Checking the Hay
We went out to check on the hay at Juniper Gulch today. It’s ready to bale, so it’s a go…
Desert Weyr Black Welsh
Mountain Sheep
At Desert Weyr, we breed high performance Black Welsh Mountain sheep for the discerning farmer. Our sheep require little care and thrive on forage alone. They give us superior mutton and supple black wool. Their dual-purpose nature makes them suitable for market farmers and fiber artists alike.
You can purchase our mutton and fiber from our shop.
Our Philosophy
Our small family farm produces humane, superior-quality animal products with eco-friendliness in mind. Our animals live healthy, pastured lives and receive quick deaths. They only have one “bad day.”
Our pastures are sustainably managed and our methods improve soil fertility over time. After all, the more effort we put into our farm environment, the more it gives back to us.
Black Welsh Mountain sheep are an old British breed noted for both meat and wool production. They are relatively small and easy to handle compared to other sheep breeds. In the UK, Welsh Mountain sheep are known for providing some of the best mutton. If you’d like to try some, please visit our online farm store.
Black Welsh Mountain sheep fleece is black or a reddish-black color called cuchddu. Our online store also has fleece, washed and carded rovings, spun yarn, and hiking socks for sale.
Sheep manure is an incredible fertilizer, and we sell ours to local gardeners by reservation. We also save horns from our rams to be used in crooks, buttons, knife handles, and other quality goods.
Our greatest responsibility is to use as much of each animal as we can.
Come visit and see our wonderful sheep!
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Construction and Maintenance
Animal Husbandry
We’re Back With a New Shop! Plus Conservation
Did you know that our farm property is in a conservation easement? Our land is preserved for farming…
Animal Husbandry
Fall Ewe Sales List
Our fall sheep sales list is now available. At Desert Weyr, we breed Black Welsh Mountain sheep. Our…
Community
New Farm Store Coming Soon
We’re moving to a new online system for our store. We hope to be back up by Tuesday, October 1…
Construction and Maintenance
Juniper Gulch Ranch Solar
The project to add a grid-tied solar array to the house site up at Juniper Gulch Ranch is almost com…
Farm Life
Hungry Sheep
Our pastures are now functioning as exercise lots. There’s no feed to speak of in them, so we&…
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