Rookfan Heritage Farm

Rookfan Heritage Farm, Clun forest sheep, Redding, CA, Shasta County and the Sacramento Valley near Chico, raises a modest flock known for its balanced build and gentle disposition. Stephen Rooklidge & Diana Fantov have spent over a decade participating in national sheep associations and carrying out regular health screenings to support breed standards. Flock care includes rotational pasture grazing, shelter from extreme weather and daily interactions that foster calm temperaments in lambs and adults. Lambing takes place in clean, dry barns before transitioning youngsters to mixed pastures alongside heritage poultry and dairy goats.

The farm’s emphasis on sustainable practices and hands-on socialization produces wool favored by local fiber artists and smallholders seeking reliable breeding stock. Pedigrees and performance records accompany each lamb to help new owners maintain breed integrity in their own pastures. Visitors often note the approachable team and the subtle hilltop views that frame the farm’s tranquil setting.