Turtle Bottom Farm

Turtle Bottom Farm, Leicester longwool sheep, Lanexa, VA, New Kent County and the Virginia Peninsula near Richmond.

Emily Dreher and Greg Dreher oversee the breeding program, participating in regional livestock workshops and maintaining individual health records for each ewe and ram. The flock grazes on rotational pastures bordered by woodlands, with fallow periods to support soil health and forage diversity. From an early age, lambs learn gentle handling routines and stand calmly for brief hoof checks, reinforcing their placid temperaments.

Routine parasite screening and quarterly hoof trimming align with breed association guidelines, ensuring a hardy and sound flock. Their fleeces are prized by local fiber artists for consistent staple length, luster and resilience, thanks to balanced nutrition and careful shearing methods. Visitors often remark on the farm’s rolling meadows along Diascund Reservoir Road and the Dreher family’s approachable manner during lambing and shearing mornings.