Pepperidge Acres

Pepperidge Acres, Katahdin sheep, Middlefield, OH, in Geauga County near Cleveland, is a family-run farm where each animal receives personalized attention. Owned by Wallace Byler, the farm blends traditional practices with thoughtful innovations in breed selection. With years of breeding experience, it follows recommended health screenings and maintains relationships with recognized sheep associations.

Lambs are raised on rotational grazing pastures that mirror natural habitats and are handled daily to support early socialization and calm temperaments. Breeding stock comes from lines selected for resilience and maternal instincts, reflecting a farm philosophy centered on herd welfare and sustainable land management. Seasonal pasture rotation helps protect the land and encourages healthy foraging habits.

A multigenerational approach to sheep farming infuses each season’s lamb crop with traditions of careful husbandry. Visitors often note the gentle nature of the flock as a testament to the farm’s consistent, hands-on care.