About Babydolls
Amazing Pets
Babydoll Southdowns are a miniature breed that will be 18" to 24" at the shoulder. Their happy smiles and gentle nature’s make them excellent companions for all ages.
Natural gardeners
Lawn mowing, weed eating, and fertilizing are a lamb's specialty. Since they will not eat the fruits, nibble trunks of trees, or harm shrubs, babydolls are used with great success in wine vineyards as well as fruit and berry orchards. They leave the grounds well groomed and fertilized as they graze.
Wool
Babydoll fleece is prized, generally running in the 19 to 22 micron range, which puts the fleece in the class of cashmere. Babydoll fleece also has more barbs per inch than any other wool type, making it ideal for blending with other fibers.
Livestock showing
Their manageable size and calm demeanor make them perfect for younger children to show in 4H.
oebmssr registered
All of our babydolls are registered in the Old English "Babydoll" Miniature Southdown Sheep Reregistry. This registry ensures you’ll be getting a 100% pure-bred Babydoll Southdown sheep.
The Herd
Arnold
Born: 02/08/202o
All of the 2023 lambs are my babies!
ROSE
Born: 02/08/2020
Single
Lambs:
2022-Single easily with assistance.
2023 Twins easily with out assistance.
LIBBY
Born: 02/24/2021
Twin
Lambs:
2023-Single passed away without assistance.
Maggie
Born: 02/20/2020
Twin
Lambs:
2022-Single easily with assistance.
2023-Twins easily with out assistance.
Bridget
Born: 02/20/2020
Twin
Lambs:
2022-Single easily with out assistance.
2023-Single easily with out assistance.
amber Suzie
Born:02/19/2021
Triplet
Lambs:
2023-Single easily with out assistance.
OL' 3 LEGS
I'm not a babydoll, but a rescue hair sheep! I have 2 half babydoll half hair sheep babies.
Lambs:
2023-Twins easily with out assistance.
Freddy & ally
We protect our flock from coyotes
Lambs
Available soon!
You can still reserve a lamb now
Dahlia
Ewe
Twin
Born:04/11/2023
Without assistance
Parents: Arnold and Rose
$900
peonY
Ewe
Twin
Born:04/11/2023
Easily without assistance
Parents: Arnold & Rose
$900
GOOSeY
Wether
Single
Born:04/25/2023
Easily without assistance
Parents Amber Suzie & Arnold
$800
HONEY
Ewe
Twin
Born:04/24/2023
Easily with assistance
Parents Maggie & Arnold
$900
BEE
Ewe
Twin
Born:04/24/2023
Easily with assistance
Parents Maggie & Arnold
$900
Mammoth
Wether
Single
Born:05/05/2023
Parents Luna & Arnold
$800
lovely
Ewe
Single
Born:04/27/2023
Easily without assistance
Parents Bridget & Arnold
$900
BUD
Ram
Single
Born:04/20/2022
Parents:Rose &---
$800
Our Mission
Ethical Farming
We strive to cultivate
health and longevity within
a dwindling breed.
Here's how we do it
Ethical Breeding
Many livestock animals are bred for having greater body mass; often, this leads to dangerous births, causing long term damage and potentially death. In our practice, we strive for health and transparency! For this reason, we give healthy ewes the chance at a successful pregnancy twice. If she has had a difficult or damaging birth two consecutive times, she will be retired from breeding. For each ewe we will disclose how many successful pregnancies and births there have been. We believe this is the only way to ethically raise and sell livestock. Our practices will help ensure that you are getting the right animal to add to your successful flock. Together, we can grow a healthier bread of Babydoll Southdowns!
Parasite Management
Parasitic worms are a common issue when raising any livestock. Routine de-worming is a common practice, but it can create parasites that are resistant to medication. For this reason, we utilize rotational grazing and de-worming when needed. Parasite eggs live within the soil, and when sheep eat them, they become infected. An infected sheep perpetuates a parasite’s life cycle by remaining in an infected field; continuously hosting and growing the population. Rotational grazing gives the soil time for the parasites to die off by not giving them a host.
Other grazing techniques can also reduce ground-borne parasites over time. In our situation, we pair a donkey with our flock because they host different types of parasites. When a parasite (even medication-resistant ones) is ingested by an inappropriate host, it cannot survive and does not produce another generation. Over time, the parasitic community dwindles and infections decreese.
What Sheep Need
Housing
Each sheep needs at least 2250 square feet for grazing to prevent consuming the grass entirely.
During the winter, they will need access to an enclosure out of the elements, and a heat lamp is needed if the temperature goes below 30 degrees.
Friends
Sheep are flock animals and need companionship to be happy. If you don't already have sheep, we prefer to sell lambs in pairs. If that’s not an option, sheep can get along wonderfully with some other animals, if they have the disposition. Our babydolls live happily with our guard dog and donkey. Some sheep enjoy the company of goats and cows as well.
HEALTH UPKEEP
Sheep need a hoof check or trim, and they need to be shorn once a year in the spring as it warms up.
They should see veterinarian once a year.
Once every two weeks, their eyelids need to be checked for anemia caused by parasites.
Use the link below to see the FAMACHA education chart.
The Shepards
OWNER
CO/OWNERS
Toye Harrison, throughout my childhood, I raised market and show lambs with my family. I grew up following my dad on emergency veterinary calls and I worked as a veterinary assistant for 5 years. Working in animal medicine, raising market lambs, and seeing the good and bad aspects of livestock raising has inspired me to raise sheep as ethically as possible. In 2021, I started building my flock, and now finally our lambs are ready!
Sheep have been some of my dearest friends throughout my life, and I’m eager to help others experience just how wonderful they are.
My father, David Harrison, has been a large and small animal veterinarian specializing in livestock for 36 years. His mother, Betty Ann, had a flock for as long as he can remember. Her love of sheep ignited his passion for all livestock, and he’s had a flock of sheep ever since.
My mother, Jan Harrison, and my siblings, Mark and Lacy, also assist when needed, and it is truly a full family business.
contact us
Mailing Address
Po Box, 69
Lindsay OK, 73052
Email Address
toye@littlelotfarm.com
Phone Number
1(405)428-6633
Policies
Before purchasing, there will be a small questionnaire to ensure you are adequately equipped to care for your sheep.
There will be a nonrefundable $100 deposit that can be submitted remotely, and the purchase of the animal will be done in person.
Return Policy:
Our Babydolls come with Olde English "babydoll" Southdown Sheep Registry papers and a certificate of health. After purchasing, the health and care of the sheep are your responsibility; for this reason, there will be no refunds. If you become dissatisfied with your purchase, please let us know before you re-home, and we can offer suggestions.
Pricing
Ewes: $900
Wethers: $800
Deposit: $100
Delivery:
We can deliver up
to 200 miles from
Lindsay, Oklahoma
Transportation fee: $150 +$2 per mile
We accept payment in the form of Checks, Venmo, Cashapp, credit cards and cash
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.