Cullis Family Flock

08/14/2026

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08/12/2026

Congratulations Paige Morrison !
Champion Showman and 5th overall Market lamb.

05/20/2026

04/25/2026

Keeping the new project lambs warm and cozy during this chilly weather.

04/25/2026

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PAY IT FORWARD — 2026 💙💚

First off… we owe you all an apology for the delay in getting this posted. As many of you know, we’ve been dealing with some hacking issues on our social media accounts, and it’s taken a little time to get everything back in order. We truly appreciate your patience and grace through it.

But today, we’re excited to finally share something that means so much to our family…

Giving back.

Many of you know our story with Jagger. The long days, the unknowns, and the time we spent in the hospital. But what stands out more than anything from that season… is the overwhelming support, love, and generosity we were shown by this industry. It changed us. It carried us.

And because of that, we made a promise to ourselves:
We will continue to pay it forward.

For 2026, we are honored to once again offer 5 head to youth in our industry—whether that’s to help start a flock, continue a breeding program, or simply give a kid the opportunity to show a sheep without the financial burden.

This isn’t just about sheep to us.
This is about opportunity, faith, and investing in the next generation.

If you—or someone you know—could benefit from this, we encourage you to apply. Be creative, be real, and most importantly… be YOU.

We are incredibly excited to bless others the same way we were once blessed.
Because at the end of the day…

“Paying it forward” isn’t an expense—
it’s something this world can’t afford to live without.

With love,
Nathan Club Lambs
Justin, Torie, Jagger, Stryker & Banner 💙
Ethan Bontrager & Gordon Moncier

04/23/2026

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Gary was very excited this morning to be part of this hay discussion!

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Understanding that many show families are not from livestock production backgrounds, I think this is a valuable discussion….

When we first receive an animal in, they are on full “free choice” hay for at least a week or so until they’ve settled in and acclimated to their surroundings. Age pending, this new structure for them can be quite different and very stressful.

This large “dodgeball size” handful of good clean grass hay is what we provide per sheep per feeding (twice a day). We give it to them once they finish their grain. On Sundays, we probably increase this amount by 2-3 times at least to fill them up when we skip the evening grain feeding. (We personally do not raise goats, but I understand this amount is probably double what they require.)

Some people will feed less.
Some people will feed more.
It’s only one piece to the puzzle and your goal is to find what works for you. 🧩

One thing to remember…. If your sheep have a hay belly at home, it. is. okay. That typically means their rumen is doing its job and they’re healthy and happy!

By the time you haul to a show, start your show feeding / drenching and pull back the hay (if applicable), they will have the rib shape they need to have for the ring.

Why hay? 👉🏻 Sheep & their other ruminant counterparts have 4 compartments in their stomach. When they eat long stem forges, it stimulates cud chewing, promotes saliva production (buffering ph in the rumen) and maintains a healthy gut microbiome.

What’s more… the actual texture and length of the forage “scratches” or stimulates the walls of the rumen. This step is essential for nutrient absorption. Fiber supplements help, but the actual length and texture of hay is important.

Added bonus ➡️ it actually helps prevent bloat by action as an anti-foaming agent in the digestive tract!

Things to be careful of…. Too much energy in your hay. I’ve had some people say to find the lowest quality but still clean grass hay they will eat. Alfalfa can be a little risky from a frothy bloat standpoint and also providing excess nutrients since we’re relying on their grain / concentrate diet for that.

If you have other tips or food for thought on the hay front, drop them in ⤵️

Always willing to help guide you in the right direction if you prefer sending a private message!

(Disclaimer… I am NOT an animal nutritionist! I do have a degree in Animal Sciences from a LONG time ago 😉 and worked in the nutrition field for several years but most of my thoughts and advice are derived from trial and error of raising livestock!)

04/19/2026

Thank you to all the families for supporting our sale. Looking forward to some great lamb/ handler partnerships.

04/13/2026