Whites Creek Farm

Whites Creek Farm breeds Shetland sheep in Confluence, PA, serving Somerset County and the Laurel Highlands near Pittsburgh. It adheres to health testing protocols recommended by sheep breeding associations, logs each lamb’s growth and vaccinations, and registers breeding stock with the national Shetland sheep association. Its sheep graze on open pasture with shelter barns available, and lambs receive early handling to foster calm temperaments. During winter, it provides hay and mineral supplements to maintain flock health through colder months.

The Shafer household brings decades of farming experience to each season’s breeding decisions, focusing on flock health and wool quality. The flock’s especially fine fleece is prized by hand spinners for its softness and durability. Its approach emphasizes pasture rotation and gentle handling to support natural behavior and herd health. Community members appreciate the Shafer family’s transparency and the consistent quality of its lambs and wool.