Marsh Creek Farms

Marsh Creek Farms, Shetland sheep, Clayton, California, in Contra Costa County and the East Bay near Oakland.

Gwen Dailey works with registered bloodlines and arranges routine health screenings for fleece quality and overall well-being. The flock grazes on rolling pasture shaded by valley oaks and receives daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and strong social bonds.

Several sheep from Marsh Creek Farms have earned ribbons at county fairs, and their fleeces are valued by local fiber artists for fine texture and luster. Gwen maintains detailed lineage records and shares breeding insights through community workshops and 4-H events, emphasizing transparency and sustainable practices. Visitors remark on the farm’s serene environment and the thoughtful care evident in every aspect of the operation. Pasture rotations support soil health and deliver diverse forage year-round, reflecting the farm’s commitment to animal welfare and land stewardship.