Dream Catcher Farm

DreamCatcher Farm specializes in producing top quality wool for handspinners. We are focusing on using heritage sheep breeds that include Bluefaced Leicester, Shetland, Cheviot as well as crosses including Border Leicester, Cottswold, Romney and Scottish Blackface. To some extent we are using the UK system of breeding hill sheep (ie Cheviot, Shetland, Blackface) with the Bluefaced Leicester creating a crossbred progeny called a "Mule". The Mules then inherit vigor and hardiness from its dam as well as an improved wool clip, increased body size and capacity, higher prolificy (some flocks exceed 200%), early maturity (it is common to breed the Mule ewe lamb in her first year) and milkiness from the Bluefaced Leicester. Currently our main focus is improved wool production but we are also interested in increasing the meat production side as we grow our flock.

We will also be offering registered Bluefaced Leicester breeding stock in 2010. We will be selecting for excellent wool, both white and natural colored, good mothers, worm resistance as well as quality prime lamb production. We also look for hardiness and the ability to grow fast on pasture without the supplementation of grain.

We strive to produce beautiful, clean fleece, perfect for hand spinners and fiber artists. Each of the breeds we've chosen have one or more of the qualities that we desire; long staple, nice crimp, softness and beautiful luster.

The Leicester and Cheviot are also considered "dual purpose" in that they produce a flavorful meat allowing us to also offer lamb and mutton. Lambs will also be available for 4H projects and breeding stock. Handspun wool and products made from wool will also be offered straight from the farm!

Check back often to see how things are going and what new products we'll have to offer. If there is something specific you're looking for such as wool comforters, custom yarns or lamb for a special family dinner, just let us know and we'll do what we can to provide it for you!