Payton Thomas

Payton Thomas, Cheviot sheep, Marshall, Indiana is a small family operation in western Indiana and the Wabash Valley near Terre Haute. They have bred Cheviots for more than ten years and hold membership in the American Sheep Industry Association with routine health screening and seasonal fecal testing. Their flock grazes on rotational pastures in a quiet rural setting that encourages natural behaviors and strong immune systems.

They practice early lamb handling to foster gentle temperaments while maintaining detailed records of lineage, medical history and performance metrics. Their breeding selections favor structural soundness and longevity, guided by transparent records and periodic veterinary evaluations. Visitors by appointment can tour barns, view grazing paddocks and discuss pasture-based management. Payton and Kendall combine hands-on care with environmentally mindful practices to maintain soil health and biodiversity.