Mcelwee Farm

Mcelwee Farm raises Barbados blackbelly sheep in Alexandria, LA, in Central Louisiana near Monroe. Karl Mcelwee has been breeding these hardy sheep for over a decade and the farm participates in national registry programs with routine health screenings for all lambs. The flock lives on well-managed pastures alongside vegetable plots and shelter is provided in classic barn stalls where they receive daily care. The farm’s roots go back generations, blending traditional farmstead practices with thoughtful rotations to support soil health and animal well-being.

The sheep are socialized from birth under attentive hands, helping them adapt calmly to new environments. Lambing takes place each spring in heated pens to ensure warm, dry starts for the newborns and ewes recover under supervision. Visitors often note the calm temperament of the flock and the farm’s commitment to gentle handling and sustainable land use. They offer both feeder lambs and registered breeding stock, each with clear pedigree documentation.