Shoulderbone Farm

Shoulderbone Farm, Dorper sheep, Madison, VA, located in Madison County and the Blue Ridge Highlands near Charlottesville. It has been raising Dorper sheep for several years with a focus on parasite resistance and structural soundness through regular health screening and adherence to national flock health standards. The animals are pasture-raised with daily handling from birth, access to shade and shelter and rotational grazing to support natural behavior and social bonding.

The farm contributes breeding stock to local 4-H projects and has received consistently positive feedback for gentle temperaments and hardy lambs suited to small-acreage operations. Its management practices emphasize sustainability and flock health with a balanced diet of forage and supplemental minerals tailored for Dorper sheep. Set amid gently rolling fields, the pasture network is fenced with wildlife-friendly netting and rotated to promote soil health and weed control. The farm’s connection to regional agricultural traditions adds a sense of place to its breeding philosophy.