Here at Sauked In Farm we raise Olde English Babydoll Southdown Sheep. This naturally diminutive sheep with soft wool is perfect for the hobby farm, a spinner's flock, a 4-H project, or simply as a fun pet who can organically mow the grass while fertilizing at the same time.
Having learned to spin a few years ago, I came across an article in the May 2007 issue of Hobby Farms magazine about Babydoll sheep written by Sue Weaver. I was fascinated by their cute appearance, reports of their sweet nature, excellent mothering skills and fine wool. I learned that they were a heritage breed which originated in England in the 1700's and were first imported to America in 1803.
In 2011 after completing the necessary fencing and facilities, we were able to purchase five Babydoll lambs to start our flock. We started out in the beautiful but far away town of Concrete in northwest Washington where we had a view of Sauk Mountain (to explain the farm name.) However, in 2018 we moved to another lovely small town called Bow which is quite a bit closer to civilization, yet still out in farm country. The new acreage was not set up for livestock so we have been making do with temporary shelters and fencing, waiting for dry summer weather so that more permanent facilities can be installed. The sheep don't seem to mind though. They just go with the flow.
Lisa Lewis 360 391 7308 saukedinfarm@gmail.com Bow, Washington
Having learned to spin a few years ago, I came across an article in the May 2007 issue of Hobby Farms magazine about Babydoll sheep written by Sue Weaver. I was fascinated by their cute appearance, reports of their sweet nature, excellent mothering skills and fine wool. I learned that they were a heritage breed which originated in England in the 1700's and were first imported to America in 1803.
In 2011 after completing the necessary fencing and facilities, we were able to purchase five Babydoll lambs to start our flock. We started out in the beautiful but far away town of Concrete in northwest Washington where we had a view of Sauk Mountain (to explain the farm name.) However, in 2018 we moved to another lovely small town called Bow which is quite a bit closer to civilization, yet still out in farm country. The new acreage was not set up for livestock so we have been making do with temporary shelters and fencing, waiting for dry summer weather so that more permanent facilities can be installed. The sheep don't seem to mind though. They just go with the flow.
Lisa Lewis 360 391 7308 saukedinfarm@gmail.com Bow, Washington