Middle Brook Fiberworks

Middle Brook Fiberworks is a breeder of Shetland sheep in Bedminster, NJ, in Somerset County near Newark. Anne Choi has raised Shetland sheep for several years, following breed association guidelines, maintaining registration status and providing routine health screenings through a local veterinary practice.

Her flock grazes on rotational pastures near woodland edges and benefits from gentle handling to encourage even fleece growth and a calm temperament. Breeding selections are based on temperament, fleece uniformity and genetic diversity, with detailed records kept for each lamb crop. Animals are socialized from an early age, spending time inside barns designed to offer shelter during colder months. Choi often shares her knowledge at county fairs and fiber festivals throughout the region, discussing small-scale sheep husbandry. Attention to traditional practices supports the breed’s characteristic fine wool quality. The farm’s peaceful setting fosters low-stress conditions year-round for the flock.