White Farms

White Farms, Dorper sheep, Bonfield, IL, operates as a family-run farm in Kankakee County near the Chicago area. It has raised Dorper sheep for several years and is a member of the American Dorper Sheep Association, maintaining detailed pedigrees, health screenings, and parasite monitoring. Flocks graze on year-round rotational pastures carefully managed to encourage natural foraging and balanced nutritional intake.

Tate White emphasizes consistent gentle handling and early socialization to foster calm temperaments and strong maternal instincts. Lambing pens are designed for comfort and safety, with daily wellness checks to monitor growth and well-being. Visitors often note the sheep’s lustrous coats and steady weight gains as signs of thoughtful care. Selective focus on structural soundness and resilience helps ensure sheep suited to both meat and fiber production. The farm’s open-shed shelters and shaded loafing areas support comfort throughout seasonal changes.