Thank You for visiting us at the Market
this year, see you next spring!
this year, see you next spring!
| Natural sheep milk soap Come clean with us! |
Miniature Hereford and Miniature Irish
Dexter's crossed produce a wonderful
little bovine with incredible vigor, and
nice temperaments.
Dexter's crossed produce a wonderful
little bovine with incredible vigor, and
nice temperaments.
Dorper Ewes
Intruder and
Predator Patrol
Reg German
Shepherd
Predator Patrol
Reg German
Shepherd
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| SUNRAZED FARM ~ Miniature Cattle - Dorper Hair Sheep-Farm Fresh Produce-Natural Milk Soap |
| A small working farm striving to become self sustaining with an Ecological Approach... We have always grown our own vegetables, canning and freezing when the garden's are producing well some years better then others. Many years ago we began raising our own meats, starting with pork, progressing to beef and now lamb. Several years ago we began selling produce, and this past year we have added grass fed lamb and beef in limited quantities. We have had a wonderful response from those that visit our stand at the local farmer's markets. We continue to strive to become more self-sustaining utilizing compost to grow our vegetables which involves much more work and effort. Using little to no chemical fertilizer's is good for us and the environment. At the same time we grow our vegetables on a rotation cycle to limit the need for chemical sprays and insecticides. This rotational method controls the bad or pest insects and plant diseases which in turn allows the good bugs and bees to naturally control the pest bugs and pollinate in a natural and healthy way which nature intended. We eat what we grow and grow what we sell. This past year we have also added our natural hand made sheep milk soaps to our farmers market produce selection. This addition will help us become more self sustaining in the sense the sheep will supply the milk which we use for our wonderful rich moisturizing soaps and will in turn help them pay for their winter hay, minerals and general vet care ect.. We strive to raise our animals as natural as possible on pasture grass and hay purchased locally. We feed a corn, oat, and wheat mixture to expecting mothers to help them with milk production as needed. We enjoy working with the animals and believe having a hands on approach provides a more humane stress free environment for our animals. All of our foundation breeding stock was purchased from reputable association member breeders most of which are out of state. All of our stock have been vet inspected and health checked before transport. We are working on maintaining a closed flock and herd by retaining quality breeding stock from animals born on the farm which allows us to better control the amount of exposure to outside sources therefore providing a healthy more natural environment. We don't show our livestock nor do we allow or bring new animals to our farm. On occasion when we need to add or upgrade our breeding stock we always quarantine to isolate any issues before exposing our stock. We think we have the perfect small farm or homestead livestock with minimal care and input for the all natural beef, lamb, pork and produce we receive for our efforts. ~Why Miniature Cattle ~ We chose the Miniature Irish Dexter cattle for their natural small size and hardiness. They are a dual purpose breed for milk and beef which makes them perfect for the small farm. We have recently began crossing our Dexter's with the miniature Hereford to produce a heavier more beefy little bovine, which will provide a family just the right amount of meat versus a half or quarter. We are very happy with this cross and should have calves available this spring. These are truly unique little bovines any one can raise with just a few acres. No special care or food is needed. We compare them to miniature horses or ponies as far as care and uniqueness in the way of a pet type animal, much easier to keep fenced then standard sized cattle or goats. Miniature cattle are a wonderful way to raise your own healthy drug and chemical free milk, beef and produce as they will provide you with plenty of black gold for your garden. We truly enjoy raising these small cattle for us they are considered unique lawn ornaments, or organic lawn mowers as well as all natural beef for our freezer. ~Why Hair Sheep~ We chose hair sheep for their mild delicate sweet flavor. Because they are self shedding and do not retain the lanolin as do the wool breeds they tend to produce an exceptionally mild flavored meat. Dorper sheep are a great addition to our farm as they eat weeds and brush the cattle leave behind. We are working towards a natural parasite resistant flock therefore we do not worm routinely but rather on a as needed only basis. We use feeders in a way so the flock is not eating what they are walking or making a mess in. On a rotational grazing system with our cattle we are able to control the parasite problems that can occur which in are view makes for a more maintenance free and all around healthy flock. These incredible sheep are great mothers lambing in both spring and fall best of all they are self shedding no shearing required a truly low maintenance breed. If you haven't tried SunRazed lamb you are in for a treat as it is much different then store bought lamb. We love the mild flavor, tenderness and slightly sweet taste it has. We offer breeding stock and fresh wholesome farm raised produce as well as lamb and beef when available. We will post where and what we will have available at the local markets as the season gets closer so check back often. |
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Dorpers are Winter Hardy with
their winter coats. Michigan
winter's are no problem for these
low maintenance Dorper's.
their winter coats. Michigan
winter's are no problem for these
low maintenance Dorper's.
Docile
easy to
work
with, and
will lamb
out of
season.
easy to
work
with, and
will lamb
out of
season.
4 H lambs
A Perfect chance to experience the
incredibly mild flavor and tenderness of
the Dorper lamb.
Supporting local 4-H kids is always a
good thing! Kalkaska county Fair 2008 !
Thank You to the Send Family for
purchasing the Reserve Champion
Dorper.
incredibly mild flavor and tenderness of
the Dorper lamb.
Supporting local 4-H kids is always a
good thing! Kalkaska county Fair 2008 !
Thank You to the Send Family for
purchasing the Reserve Champion
Dorper.
| SUPPORTING LOCAL 4H |
We are very fortunate Mandy and Hunter chose to raise our lambs in the 4 H program. This was the first
year the Dorper's have been entered in a fair in Northern lower Michigan or perhaps the State of
Michigan. They did an outstanding job bringing these lambs to weight with wonderful handling and
showmanship. We attended the judging and showmanship and was very proud at how Mandy and Hunter
handled these lambs. When looking at the Dorper's compared to other breeds they are not as leggy or tall
therefore they have a shorter neck which allows them to put the growth or weight to the loin, and leg areas.
These Dorpers weigh out at the same or within a pound or two of any lambs they were competing with.
year the Dorper's have been entered in a fair in Northern lower Michigan or perhaps the State of
Michigan. They did an outstanding job bringing these lambs to weight with wonderful handling and
showmanship. We attended the judging and showmanship and was very proud at how Mandy and Hunter
handled these lambs. When looking at the Dorper's compared to other breeds they are not as leggy or tall
therefore they have a shorter neck which allows them to put the growth or weight to the loin, and leg areas.
These Dorpers weigh out at the same or within a pound or two of any lambs they were competing with.
A Special Thank You to Kristi and Jim, for all the time and guidence they have given to get their kids
involved in the 4 H program. We all know parents provide the encouragement to keep their kids involved
teaching daily responsibility and life long lessons.
Thank You Mandy and Hunter for making SunRazed
Dorper's look so good!
involved in the 4 H program. We all know parents provide the encouragement to keep their kids involved
teaching daily responsibility and life long lessons.
Thank You Mandy and Hunter for making SunRazed
Dorper's look so good!
