Shepherd Farms

Shepherd Farms, Dorper sheep, Emmalena, KY, is situated in Knott County and the Appalachian region near Pikeville. It has been raising Dorper sheep for several years with a focus on health and registration through a national breed registry and on DNA testing for genetic soundness.

The flock grazes on managed pasture rotations and receives seasonal mineral supplementation while lambs grow alongside the family homestead. Winters are spent in a well ventilated barn that provides shelter and easy access to quality hay and routine veterinary care. Stock are selected for hardy temperament and steady growth rates to align with sustainable farming goals and community standards.

Doris Shepherd treats the animals as part of an ongoing land stewardship project guided by respect for traditional husbandry methods. Visitors comment on the sheep’s calm demeanor and the careful attention each animal receives throughout the seasons.