Unsure if there would be interest, we decided to offer an Adopt-a-Sheep Program, just to try it, and we have been amazed by the enthuastic response. People just love it! Many of our customers dream of owning a farm in the country someday and having their very own flock of sheep. Now a personal experience is possible through Adopt-a-Sheep.

Look at what customers say about our Adopt-a-Sheep program:

This is just a unique and wonderful opportunity! I am so excited to receive a fleece to work with from one of my very own "girls". Thank you so much for all of your hard work!
- Jennifer M, North Carolina, adoptive mother of Miss Mary

This program means so much to me. I love to spin but just do not have a means of keeping my own flock of sheep. The processed roving is just beautiful!
- Maggie R, New York, adoptive mother of Pretty Pearl

There are several choices to be made when adopting a sheep.....

1. Think about the color of wool you would like to work with.

2. What form do you want the fiber to arrive in? Would you like to wash and card it yourself or have it arrive ready to spin (roving)? Read the Program Descriptions & Details below to find out what options are available.

3. Consider the the project that you have in mind for the fiber. Are you wanting to use lamb fleece or an adult fleece? Some participants of our program have elected to adopt a mature ewe and purchase a lamb fleece to be processed with it.

4. Also, consider what experiences you want to share with your adopted sheep. Would you rather hear about the lambs your mature ewe is raising or watch your adopted lamb grow up?

There are several ways to Adopt-a-Sheep.....

Adopt-a-Sheep for Children
This option allows the child to pick the sheep they want to adopt. They will receive an adoption certificate and an illustrated book written by Schacht Fleece Farm capturing life on our sheep farm. Quarterly, Quaker Anne will write a letter to the child describing the recent happenings of the adopted sheep on the farm. A picture of the adopted sheep will be sent with each letter along with a bar of our unique sheepmilk soap. Shipping included. $55

Adopt-a-Sheep for Spinners (Raw Fleece)
This option allows the individual to pick the sheep they want to adopt who has the fleece they would like to work with. They receive the entire raw fall fleece. The fleece is skirted and then sent directly to the individuals home. This is a great option for those who enjoy doing the washing and processing themselves. The individual will receive an adoption certificate and four times a year, Quaker Anne will write a letter to the individual describing the recent happenings of the adopted sheep. A picture of the adopted sheep will be sent with each letter along with a bar of our unique sheepmilk soap. Shipping included. $115

Adopt-a-Sheep for Spinners (Processed Fleece)
This option allows the individual to pick the sheep they want to adopt who has the fleece they would like to work with. They receive the entire fall fleece that has been skirted and then sent to a fiber mill to be washed and carded into roving. The roving will be sent from the fiber mill directly to the individual after processing. The individual will receive an adoption certificate and four times a year, Quaker Anne will write a letter to the individual describing the recent happenings of the adopted sheep. A picture of the adopted sheep will be sent with each letter along with a bar of our unique sheepmilk soap. Shipping included. $145

-To Adopt-a-Sheep for yourself or for someone else please print out the Adopt-a-Sheep Intake Form, fill it out and mail it along with payment (or use Paypal) to the address on the form. When we receive your intake we will contact you to let you know we received it. Contact us by phone at 989-736-7627 or e-mail at quakerfarm@hotmail.com if you have question about the program.

-Adoptions may be paid for withVisa or Mastercard through paypal or by personal check.

-Shipping is included with each adoption to anywhere in the U.S.

-Sheep adoptions last for one full year and can begin at any time.

-Adoptive parents have first option to readopt their ewe for another year.

-Occasionally animals get sick and when they do their wool may break which makes the fleece useless. In cases such as this a similar quality and color of fleece will supply the fiber.

-Yearly shearing weight of Border Liecester or Cotswold sheep is 6-7 pounds raw, processed weight will a pound or 2 less. They sheared once a year.

-The adopted sheep stay here on our farm. Scheduled visits - by appointment - to our farm to meet adopted sheep and learn more about them are always welcomed.