Windblest Farm, located near the hamlet of Ferguson’s Falls in the picturesque Lanark County region of eastern Ontario, specializes in Leicester sheep: white, natural - coloured and Blue Faced, raised in a healthy, caring environment.

The farm focuses on the multi-purpose nature of the Leicester. It produces quality breeding stock and markets tender young lamb. From the recently opened Wool Shop, exclusive wool products are available, including unique “limited edition” knitting yarns, cozy blankets and luxurious sheepskins.

Shepherds Bryan and Janice Lever welcome visitors to the farm .

Border Leicester sheep were selected in 1997 for Windblest Farm because of their friendly dispositions, distinctive appearance, and ease of handling, important factors for then beginning shepherds.  The breed came to Canada with the early British settlers.  Its dual purpose nature, producing tender meat and warm fleece, made it a useful addition to the pioneer farm where utility was essential.  Later, the fibre was critical to the fibre industry.  Now Border Leicesters are found in small purebred flocks and on hobby farms.  Progressive commercial breeders  look to the Border Leicester for fast growing market lambs.  The ewes have excellent mothering characteristics.  The lambs are vigourous at birth and grow quickly.  They adapt well to pasture conditions, needing grain supplementation only during breeding season and at lambing. … Read more

Shepherds are faced with two choices: almost give away the wool clip to the cooperative, or develop a niche market.  Longwool sheep and an interest in fibre arts prompted the decision to try the later.

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At Windblest Farm, we provide a healthy, comfortable environment for our sheep: adequate shelter, good food and proper care.

During the summer months, the sheep rotate through a series of paddocks protected from predators by electric fencing, and from the elements by moveable shelters . … Read more