Red Clay Farm

Red Clay Farm, Shetland sheep breeder in Cleveland, Tennessee, is located in Southeast Tennessee near Chattanooga. Owners Esther Shaffer and Seth Shaffer have been raising Shetland sheep for several years and maintain membership with national sheep associations. They follow comprehensive health protocols, arranging routine veterinary screenings and genetic testing to support a thriving flock. The Shaffers apply their background in small-scale farming to careful selection, favoring resilient bloodlines with fine fleece characteristics.

On their grass-based farm, the sheep graze daily on well-managed pastures with access to shelter and clean water year-round. Esther and Seth focus on gentle husbandry and early socialization, ensuring lambs are comfortable around families and other animals. Their ewes produce lambs known for friendly temperaments and a soft fleece prized by spinners. Their commitment to the breed’s heritage and fiber quality has earned them a loyal community of fiber artists and homesteaders.