Melanie Haines

Melanie Haines raises Tunis sheep and preserves a small family flock in Westminster, MD, in Carroll County near Baltimore. She follows established breed club guidelines, performs routine health screening, and works with a local veterinarian to monitor flock wellness.

Her flock grazes on rotational pastures and returns to cozy barn pens each evening, where careful monitoring helps maintain robust health. Lambs are handled tenderly daily to encourage calm temperaments and ease their transition to new homes. With a background rooted in family farming, she brings a practical approach that honors the breed’s traits and adapts to each sheep’s needs. She regularly participates in local agricultural fairs each year, sharing insights on Tunis sheep husbandry and breeding quality stock. Local buyers praise the even temperaments and sturdy constitution of her lambs. Dedicated lambing pens and a managed grazing orchard support year-round forage for the flock.