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Lamb

Sheep have been a part of the farming operation since 2008.  Cave Springs Farm currently has a breeding flock of Katahdin and Dorper hair sheep.  Because the "sheepy" taste is rooted in the lanolin of wool, hair sheep, with their absence of wool, are known for their milder flavor.  Hair sheep also shed their coats naturally every year, which eliminates the need for shearing, which in turn lessens the workload for the farmer.
 
The sheep are an important part of overall pasture health as they will eat the broad leaf plants that the horses and cattle will not.  While sheep are more subject to predation than our larger herbivores, we manage the farm to include wildlife as part of an overall healthy ecosystem.  We take a holistic approach to predator control through the use of lights and keeping the flock close to the barn at night when necessary. 
 
The lambs are taken to an inspected processing facility when they weigh approximately 80 - 100 lbs.  A whole lamb will produce about 35 lbs of meat for the table and half lamb, 18 lbs.