Taos Dorper Sheep

Taos Dorper Sheep, Dorper sheep in Ranchos De Taos, NM, in Taos County and northern New Mexico near Santa Fe, are tended by Raymond and Kendra Cortez with attention to breed standards. With years of experience, they follow national guidelines for genetic health, routine veterinary screening, and performance evaluation. Their flock grazes on open pastures by day and returns to well-ventilated barns at night, ensuring both exercise and shelter throughout the seasons.

Lambs are socialized from birth with gentle handling to support calm temperaments, and ewes are selected for maternal strength and consistent lambing. Grass-based feeding and rotational grazing support sound hoof and digestive health without reliance on heavy supplementation. Visitors to the farm often comment on the sheep’s placid nature and uniform coats under local growing conditions. This approach yields hardy Dorper sheep suited for small-scale meat production and community farm partnerships.