Meadows Family

Meadows Family, Dorper sheep, Terre Haute, IN, Wabash Valley near Evansville. It has been raising Dorper sheep on its family farm for more than a decade, focusing on strong maternal traits, adaptability, and easy lambing.

As a long-standing member of the American Dorper Sheep Breeders Association and the Indiana Sheep Producers Cooperative, it conducts regular health screenings and adheres to parasite control protocols. The flock grazes rotationally across fenced pastures with access to fresh water and mineral supplements, and returns each evening to a sheltered barn for rest and attentive monitoring. The farm operates on sustainable principles, using rotational grazing cycles to preserve soil health, support native vegetation and encourage biodiversity across the property.

Its breeding decisions prioritize consistent weight gain, structural soundness and uniform fleece quality, supporting both smallholders and larger commercial operations. Lambs are gently handled from birth, introduced early to human interaction and routine health checks to encourage calm temperaments and social confidence. One local farmer comments on steady weight gains, easy herd management and friendly behavior during community workshops.