Mella Belle Farm

Mella Belle Farm, Shetland sheep, Everson, WA, Whatcom County and the Puget Sound near Bellingham. Dorothy Rutherford-Wickert has focused on maintaining genetic diversity through careful stock selection and routine health evaluations. The farm follows industry-standard health protocols, including regular fecal testing and timely foot trimming under veterinary guidance. The farm aligns with conservation breeding principles endorsed by national breed societies and maintains high welfare standards.

Shetland sheep are valued for their fine fleece and hardy temperament, making them well suited to small farm operations. Flocks graze across rotational pastures, and lambs are gently handled from birth to foster trust and calm behavior. Sheltered barns with straw bedding offer a clean, dry environment, and supplementary winter feeding is tailored to nutritional needs. Mella Belle Farm combines hands-on husbandry with a quiet rural setting to support the well-being of Shetland sheep year-round.