Whetstone Prairie Dorper and Soay Sheep Ranch

We are dedicated to the production high quality breeding stock for those interested in sheep of the future (Dorper) and those interested in heritage sheep from the Bronze Age (Soay) in central Missouri.   Grassfed lamb will also be available as we expand these flocks. 

Both breeds need minimal (if any) supplementation, are adaptable to a variety of climates, and neither require shearing (as dorpers are a hair sheep and Soays shed their wool fleece annually).   

Our new Stud Dorper Ram from Riverwood Farms.  This buck was the reserve champion ram at the 08 Cornbelt Show and Sale. This yearling is really packing some muscle.

About our foundation flocks

We have started our Dorper and Soay flocks with excellent genetic stock. 

Our Dorper flock is comprised of Fullblood, Purebred, and a couple percentage sheep.  We started with top genetics from throughout the United States.  

Our Soay sheep are of British/American ancestry.  We started with an excellent set of genetics purchased from top breeders on the West Coast including Saltmarsh and Blue Mountain.

(A group of Soays and guardian donkey grazing on a brisk April day.) 

What We Do

We provide seed/replacement Dorper rams and ewes for commercial breeders to enhance the vigor of their flocks. We also provide project/show lambs for organizations such as FFA and 4H.  For individuals interested in the preservation and genetic diversity of rare Soay sheep, we provide starter flocks. Natural grass-fed Dorper and Soay lamb is also available.

At Whetstone we particpate in the VSFCP (Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program). 

Whether snow or ice, rain or shine Soay and Dorper sheep can handle the elements.  Dec. 07 at Whetstone Prairie

What's New? We recently added several very nice fullblood Dorper ewes to our flock introducing excellent genetics and the R codon.