Valley Gate Farm

Valley Gate Farm Dorper sheep, East Jordan, MI, is located in Charlevoix County near Traverse City. It follows best practices for breed-specific care, schedules regular health screenings, and keeps detailed records to support sound development.

The flock grazes on well-managed pastures by day and is sheltered overnight in roomy barns with fresh straw bedding. Lambs are handled daily to encourage calm temperaments and familiarity with human interaction. Ownership by Leaann Elliott brings an emphasis on sustainable land stewardship alongside balanced nutrition programs, including rotational grazing, mineral supplementation, and forage diversity.

Seasonal breeding aligns with spring lambing, resulting in well-weaned lambs ready to thrive in summer home flocks. Many owners note the gentle nature and adaptability of Dorper sheep raised here. The family atmosphere on the farm gives the animals room to roam and settle into new environments with ease, a quality visitors often note.