The Willow Homestead

The Willow Homestead, Shetland sheep, RedGranite, WI, is a family-run flock in central Wisconsin near Oshkosh. Martin and Sarah Schimke have focused on registered stock for several years and follow breed club guidelines for routine health testing. Their sheep graze on diverse pasture rotations and receive daily handling from birth to promote calm temperaments.

The homestead’s rustic barns and open fields provide a low-stress environment, with breeding plans guided by wool quality and functional traits. Many customers note the consistency of fleece texture and friendly nature of lambs at first handling. As part of a heritage breed conservation effort, the homestead collaborates with neighboring farms to maintain genetic diversity. Lambs are introduced to household routines early, strengthening their social skills alongside a balanced diet of hay, grain, and pasture forage.