Helianthus Farm
Breeding British Guernseys and breed ups with the goal of strong, hardy, productive, and conformationally correct animals that stay true to original breed character, and multi-breed cross dairy sheep focusing on production and udder conformation.
My first Guernsey kids were purchased in summer 2022, and soon after that I started a breed up line with Toggenburg foundation does. Spring 2024 I am bringing home additional Guernseys as well as Oberhasli and PB Toggenburg doe kids to start two more breed up lines.
I am still building my herd and other than extra breed up kids I do not expect to have doelings available until 2026.
Tested herd -
Latest Johnes fecal PCR 4/4/24
Previous Johnes PCR 10/16/23
Latest CAE/OPP ELISA 4/4/24
I have never had ORF, footrot, or abscesses of any kind in the herd or on the property.
Kids and lambs are pulled at birth and raised on pasteurized milk, free choice until 8 weeks and then all they want twice a day until weaning. I vaccinate for CD&T only, deworm rarely, and do my best to treat any health issues as naturally as possible.