Twisted Dogwood Farm

04/25/2026

We’re proud to be adding two quality females to our flock from the National Dorper Show and Sale. We can’t wait to watch them grow with our program.

04/25/2026

04/13/2026

Whetstone Prairie 2474 is doing exactly what we hoped for in this year’s lamb crop. He’s stamping them with extra length, good structure, and a consistent look.

We’re especially liking the head shape these lambs are showing. This group has us excited for what’s ahead.

04/12/2026

Sometimes you get more color than you expect—and that’s part of the fun! This little guy looks like he’s wearing pants, and we love it. Extra color definitely doesn’t mean anything is wrong—it just adds personality.

Meet “Dennis the Menace”… always on the lookout for his next bit of trouble.

We’re so happy with our lamb crop this year and can’t wait to watch them grow!

04/05/2026

Sunday afternoon on the farm ☀️
The sun is shining, bellies are full, and the lambs can barely keep their eyes open. Life is good.

04/01/2026

It’s that time of year! The babies are feeling good!

03/17/2026

03/11/2026

Nothing makes us smile more than when the babies get the zoomies!Watching them run, jump, and play with so much joy is the best part of the day.

03/01/2026

Just showing off one of our favorites

This standout ewe is a daughter of RR Dorpers Colonel and a granddaughter of Patriot — proven genetics stacked in her pedigree.

She combines structure, muscle, and presence in a way that makes us excited about her future in our program. We can’t wait to see what she produces this lambing season.

02/23/2026

Mark your calendars — the 2026 EweTrack Inspection & Sale will be held September 25–26, 2026, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds Swine Barn in Sedalia, Missouri.

02/23/2026

🐑🌿 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨! 🌿🐑

Did you know that 𝘿𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙥 are fantastic grazers and well suited to a wide range of veld conditions? According to research and the breed info shared on our DorperSA site:

✨ 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀: Dorpers will make use of almost any grazing — not just the best grass — helping you get the most out of your pasture.
✨ 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: They consume less herbage per metabolic size compared to some other breeds, walk less when grazing, and spend less time constantly looking for feed — meaning less trampling and better pasture health.
✨ 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Their grazing habits can actually help to improve veld conditions when managed with the right stocking rate.
✨ 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚: Dorpers are known for thriving on a variety of grazing types — from grass to shrubs — which makes them ideal for diverse environments.

If you’re passionate about sustainable sheep farming and maximizing your grazing resources, Dorper sheep are definitely worth considering! 🐑💚

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