Underwood Dorpers

Underwood Dorpers, Dorper sheep, North Manchester, Indiana, are dedicated breeders serving Northeast Indiana and the Fort Wayne area. They have been raising hardy hair sheep for more than a decade and maintain membership in the American Dorper Sheep Breeders Society while following scrapie monitoring guidelines. Lambs are raised on pasture with rotational grazing, socialized from birth and handled daily to encourage calm temperaments.

Their farmstead features simple shelter and a herd management approach that emphasizes low-maintenance care and ease of lambing. Underwood Dorpers places value on sustainable practices and a supportive network of buyers and fellow breeders. Many local farmers appreciate the uniformity of their stock and the gentle nature of adult sheep.

Their breeding program focuses on selecting for natural parasite resistance and feed efficiency. The flock grazes on certified grass pastures with clean water access and regular hoof inspections.