Let’s talk about the ever-so-trusting-and humble Snowball!

He is famous…in the neighborhood…for being a confident traveler and instant walking companion, exploring roadsides and roads, and other people’s yards around the farm, though not intentionally. And he WILL join a walker and his dog to walk together down the road!!! This little whether (a fixed male lamb/sheep) is fearless! He is so sure there there has been some kind of misunderstanding if anyone were to lose their patience with him.

He is quick, smart, charming, and he will find a way out of pastures if he really wants to, except the boring sheep barn pen. It’s maximum security in there.

He can be found trying to get the ‘greener’ grass on the other side of the fence 🙄, hanging out with his herd of Babydoll sheep, and constantly moving his legs. He has a frienemy relationship with Ferdinand, the calf; at peace until food is brought into the picture.

Snowball was born in March 2024. He was raised with bottle-feedings, as he was unable to obtain milk from his mother. She had birthed triplets, and poor Snowball was the third and was rejected. His mother was overwhelmed. 😞. This happens sometimes to new mother ewes.

However, because of his situation, he does thoroughly thrive in bliss when people give him love and attention. He seems to feel that he is THE star of the show and that the world revolves around him!

His innocent face, long floppy ears, and attention seeking eyes look up at each of us to remind us of a trusting child (the way we ought to be so humble).

He is truly a blessing in our lives. He is up for your time and hugs any day that you visit! And he will rest against you to ensure you feel needed and wanted!🤍🪽😇

Fun Facts

• Maturity age for a wether is between 7–12 months. So he will be full-grown within a few months.
• Dorper sheep are a hearty, fast-growing meat breed developed in South Africa from a cross between Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian sheep.
• They are known for adaptability to various climates, high fertility, and low-maintenance traits, such as naturally shedding their fleece/hair mix coat (no shearing needed).
• Utah farmers really like this breed—drought, heat, extreme cold, and dryness do not detrimentally affect how well they thrive.