W and I Dorpers Farm

W and I Dorpers Farm breeds Dorper sheep in Byrdstown, TN, on the Cumberland Plateau region near Cookeville. They follow industry guidelines and work with veterinarians to conduct regular health checks, parasite control, and genetic selection practices. Their sheep graze on rotational pastures and have access to barn shelter, ensuring social groups and natural foraging behaviors are supported year round.

The farm emphasizes gentle handling from lambing through maturity and encourages early acclimation to noise and movement for a calm temperament. Jimmy Cope brings a family tradition of sustainable agriculture to every aspect of flock management. Sheep are registered with national breed associations when appropriate, reflecting their maintained standards. All sheep receive a balanced diet of pasture forage supplemented with hay and mineral blocks to promote optimal health. Visitors often comment on the clear record-keeping and well-maintained fencing that reflect an organized approach to flock care.