13 November 2024

Welcome Our New Shetland Sheep!

We’re excited to introduce a new addition to the Caisson Garden family—a small flock of purebred Shetland sheep! After years of borrowing sheep from local farmers, we decided it was time to raise a hardy, heritage flock of our own, and the Shetland sheep, with their small size, resilience, and excellent health, were the perfect fit. So welcome to Toffee Apple, Ravishing, Relish, Regina, Boleyn, Hughina, and Meridien

Why Shetland Sheep? Originating from the rugged Shetland Islands, these sheep are renowned for their toughness. They’re a “primitive” or landrace breed, meaning they’ve stayed close to their natural state without extensive modern breeding, unlike many commercial sheep breeds. They’ve adapted to thrive in wild, challenging environments, from coastal hillsides to open meadows.

Our Sheep and Wildflower Meadows This winter, the Shetland’s will graze in our paddocks. Their grazing plays a key role in maintaining and rejuvenating our wildflower meadows, helping to control grass and encourage the diversity of wildflowers. This is crucial for both the health of our land and local wildlife.

Meet Them Next Summer when the weather warms up, we’ll bring our flock closer to the studio, where they’ll be mingling with our alpacas. We’re excited for you to meet them up close next year—these clever, resilient sheep are a delight to watch!