Strader Dorpers

Strader Dorpers is a Dorper sheep breeder in Calvert City, KY, in Western Kentucky near Paducah. Jason Strader has been raising Dorper sheep for over a decade and maintains membership in the American Dorper Sheep Society with routine health testing for parasite resistance and genetic soundness.

Animals graze on rotational pastures and spend nights in spacious barns, where they build flock bonds and adjust to daily handling. The farm follows sustainable practices, incorporating natural roughage and seasonal forage to support steady growth and firm muscling. Many lambs from each season exhibit calm temperaments and balanced frame, reflecting consistent selection for health and temperament over generations.

Record keeping is managed through individual ear tags and performance logs, ensuring traceability across the flock. Their approach to selective breeding emphasizes sound footing and maternal instincts, traits valued by both hobbyists and small-scale producers. Strader Dorpers maintains a record of consistent lambing intervals and provides thorough health records with each registered animal.