Salzer Mtn Farms

Salzer Mtn Farms, Dorper sheep, Spencer, Tennessee, lies in Van Buren County on the Cumberland Plateau near Nashville. This family-run operation is managed by Sarah Lawrence, who cares for each flock member from pasture through weaning around twelve weeks, tracking growth and health metrics individually.

She follows best practices in flock management and adheres to recommended health screening protocols, maintaining membership in a regional sheep growers association. Lambs graze on rotational pasture and benefit from gentle handling and early socialization that foster calm temperaments. Shelters include ventilated barns and run-in sheds designed to adapt to seasonal weather.

The flock demonstrates the breed’s signature hardiness, requiring no shearing and thriving on mixed grasses supplemented with a balanced mineral mix. Local farmers note consistently uniform growth rates and strong bone structure among lambs. Drawing on a background in agricultural science, Sarah refines breeding selections with careful record-keeping and attention to maternal traits.