Pat Ashcraft

Pat Ashcraft, Dorper sheep, Stephenville, TX, has been raising registered Dorper sheep for several years in Erath County and central Texas near Fort Worth. A member of the American Dorper Sheep Breeders Society, Pat follows health testing protocols and documents lineage pedigrees for sustainable stock.

The flock grazes on pasture rotationally fenced and benefits from daily social interaction, with lambs handled gently from birth. On the family’s small ranch, breeding decisions emphasize balanced conformation and temperament suited for fiber and meat production. Lambing takes place in a climate-controlled barn that meets industry standards for ventilation and comfort, and lamb turnout begins once weather conditions stabilize.

Reviewers often note the approachable advice Pat shares about transitioning ewes between seasons and proper nutritional plans. Pat’s background includes decades of experience in animal husbandry and a commitment to rotational grazing that enriches the pasture ecosystem.