McHenry Farms

McHenry Farms, Dorper sheep, Petersburg, IL, breeds lambs suited to small farms and homesteads in central Illinois near Springfield. The farm has over a decade of experience and follows association health testing standards for structural soundness and parasite resistance. Lambs and adult sheep are raised in pasture based systems with well managed rotational grazing and receive daily attention to encourage calm temperaments.

Maternal care and early handling help ensure consistent growth and adaptability to local conditions. McHenry Farms is registered with national sheep breeder organizations and keeps detailed records of lineage and health history. Their commitment to low stress livestock management is reflected in the flock’s steady rates of weight gain and resilience.

They apply selective breeding to emphasize meat quality and reproductive efficiency while maintaining hardiness for variable weather. Fellow breeders have noted the flock’s uniformity and ease of care during shearing and lambing seasons.