Perseverance Acres Heritage

Perseverance Acres Heritage, Tunis sheep, Edgewood, IL is a small family farm in southern Illinois near St. Louis. Travis and Ashli Voelker have been raising tunis for more than a decade, maintaining registrations with the American Tunis Sheep Association and conducting routine health testing to ensure flock vitality.

Its sheep are raised on rotational pasture with sheltered lambing pens and daily social interaction, reflecting the farm’s commitment to low-stress husbandry. Ewes and their offspring roam free during the day and return to secure barns at night.

Built on a passion for heritage breeds, it focuses on gentle temperaments and wool quality that suits handspinners and small-scale farmers. A recent visitor noted the even fleece texture and calm behavior of the flock. Perseverance Acres Heritage also offers guidance on pasture management and breeding practices to support the Tunis community. The farm’s open layout encourages natural behavior and easy monitoring throughout all seasons.