Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Superb Breed, Superb Meat

Your number one source for fullblood Dorper sheep and lambs

Superb Breed, Superb Meat

Your number one source for fullblood Dorper sheep and lambs

Your One-Stop Shop for Exceptional Dorper Sheep and Market Lamb

Texas Dorper Lamb from Terrapin Farms in Center Point, TX provides the highest quality of breeding stock and market lamb meat. Since 2009, we have been raising  fullblood Dorper sheep that are registered with the American Dorper Sheep Breeders Association.

Your One-Stop Shop for Exceptional Dorper Sheep and Market Lamb

Texas Dorper Lamb From Terrapin Farms in Center Point, TX provides the highest quality of breeding stock and market lamb meat. Since 2009, we have been raising  fullblood Dorper sheep that are registered with the American Dorper Sheep Breeders Association.

Why Choose Us

Terrapin Farms is a small, family run business. We do not consider ourselves a “factory farm” or a meat assembly-line.
Every day, we take a hands-on approach to the care of our animals and our pastures. Each animal gets the attention it needs for their particular age and stage of their development.
You can get high-grade fullblood Dorper lamb meat through us as well as quality breeding sheep at a fair price. That way you know exactly what you're getting rather than buying an animal at auction.

A Superior Breed

Choosing Dorper lambs can be extremely beneficial for you. Here are some of the reasons why:

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Strong and Adaptable

Dorpers are a highly adaptable breed of sheep. They can survive harsh, extensive conditions as well as more intensive operations.

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Great Maternal Qualities

Ewes can be excellent mothers and heavy milkers. That is why lambs are vigorous and have a high survivability rate.

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Long Breeding Season

Dorpers can be managed to produce three lamb crops in two years. That is because they are non-seasonal, which means that they can breed year-round.

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Reproductive Efficiency

Dorper sheep are fertile and prolific. Lambing rates over 150% are typical.

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Hybrid Vigor

These marvelous sheep cross well with commercial ewes of other breeds. As terminal sires, they produce lambs that are muscular and grow fast.

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Non-Selective Grazers

Dorper sheep are superb converters of various types of forage. They can also be a great option for grazing or weed control operations.

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Tolerant to Heat and Insects

Because of their Blackhead Persian origin, Dorper sheep have a natural tolerance to high temperatures and insect populations. They are productive in areas where other breeds have a hard time surviving.

Contact Us

If you are interested in our products, feel free to get in touch by visiting us at the Pearl Farmer’s Market
We look forward to hearing from you!

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Local Food Businesses offering Dorper Lamb near Dallas, Texas 75223 (6)

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Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Capra Premium Dorper Lamb

Farm & Ranch in Goldthwaite - 141.21 mi

The owners of Capra Premium Dorper Lamb started the business in March of 2009. They believed that real food starts with a real rancher. Therefore, they take care of their lambs seriously. They only produce premium-quality lamb. In fact, out of the 150 ranches in Texas producing lamb, only them is certified and verified. Fresh and all-natural, their lambs are 100% pasture-raised where no antibiotics or growth hormones were ever used to support the lamb. A lot of local restaurants and chefs now get lambs from them, and everyone is slowly catching up. Now, this is what they call lamb revolution, and if you want to be part of it, go to their website now to inquire.

(888) 472-5552

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Hackamore Ranch

Farm & Ranch in Thorndale - 152.84 mi

Hackamore Ranch in Thorndale, Texas is 800 acres of pasture land dedicated to the raising of pasture-raised Dorper ewes, cross of Blackhead Persian ewe with Dorset Horn, without any hormones, antibiotics,or or animal byproducts. .This breed of lamb produces much more mild and sweet flavor than traditional lamb or mutton, which makes it more desirable than other breeds. Part of their goal is to make pasture raised lamb meat available to everyone by offering delivery straight to your door!  

(512) 997-8191

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Leaning Cedar Ranch

Farm & Ranch in Brenham - 180.23 mi

Leaning Cedar Ranch raises registered Dexter and Texon cattle and registered Dorper sheep. The cattle in Leaning Cedar Ranch are dual-purpose, providing milk and meat. If you are thinking of starting a farm or raising cattle of your own, Leaning Cedar Ranch can help you because this family farm specializes in raising and selling registered Dexter and Texon seed stock. They also sell pasture-raised, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free meats like beef and lamb. Leaning Cedar Ranch is located in Brenham, Texas.

(979) 337-3103

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Terrapin Farms, Texas Dorper Lamb

Farm & Ranch in Center Point - 237.12 mi

Texas Dorper Lamb is a family-owned ranch, located near Center Point in the Texas Hill Country. A farm dedicated to selling high-quality Coastal Bermuda hay and Dorper breeding sheep livestock. Dorper is to Lamb what Angus is to Beef and they are the best breed for the meat! These are also 100% Dorper market lambs and packaged lamb cuts. Dorper is a single-purpose breed, developed specifically for premium meat characteristics. They do not produce as much lanolin as wool sheep but the flavor and aroma of the meat are milder than wool sheep meat. There are also abundant coastal hay, native grasses, and forbs on their place along the banks of the Guadalupe River which is very conducive to sheep. Raising “all-natural” lamb is the best way to achieve the highest quality product with the fewest negative impacts.

(830) 624-6558

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

PSR 1880

Farm & Ranch in Menard - 238.79 mi

PSR 1880 or the Pecan Spring Ranch was established in 1880. The ranch has been in the family for generations. They distribute premium meats and jams/relishes. They offer Wagyu beef and Dorper lamb. Also available are Jayne’s Specialties Homemade Preserves. With many flavors to choose from and only using the freshest and most natural ingredients. Zero preservatives or colorings, just old fashioned, homestyle preserves. You can browse these jams at their online store. You can also email PSR 1880 for inquiries about their products. Check out their social media page too.

Dorper sheep for sale in dallas tx

Groundswell Farm

Farm & Ranch in Cuero - 261.11 mi

Groundswell Farm is located on a historic property in Cuero. Steven and Cathy Koenig own this farm. Cathy is a retired biologist with more than 30 years of experience in handling vegetable garden and fruit orchard. Steven is a veterinarian who loves to "pastures his lambs, cattle, and goats in a management-intensive rotational grazing operation".  He also "intensively grazes the livestock, then moves them to a new paddock and lets the area rest".  Also, "the animals enjoy a rich diet of grass and forage while the landscape flowers and grows lusher". And, "this rich diet has led to a wonderful increase in lambs". They raise chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, cattle and livestock guardian dogs – along with two vegetable gardens, a fruit orchard and native-pollinator garden. They also practice Holistic Management, a system of management and decision-making designed to work with natural cycles to heal the land and to actively work towards our vision of the best possible future. You can visit their farm and inquire about their products. You can "enjoy this good food and know that it is grown with love by wonderful people!"

(361) 648-5804

How much is a Dorper sheep worth?

Purebred White Dorper (WD) ram lambs: $450 each*. I sell purebred White Dorper ram lambs, all sired by rams from Lewis White Dorper. These ram lambs are guaranteed to shed fully as adults. They start being able to breed at about five months of age.

How much do Dorpers cost?

Dorper ewe prices have seen a dramatic rise from 2019 to 2020 for both purebred and first cross categories, increasing 85% ($242/head) and 100% ($271/head), respectively. For the year to date, prices for purebred Dorper's have remained firm and first cross ewes have seen a reduction of 39% to average $166/head.

What is the difference between a Dorper and a White Dorper?

There is no difference between Dorpers and White Dorpers – the choice is really a matter of personal colour preference. Dorpers and White Dorpers are extremely economical because of their excellent feed utilisation and conversion. They do not need shearing, crutching, mulesing, or chemical fly and lice control.

Is Dorper sheep farming profitable?

While most farmers rear the breed commercially for its highly sought-after meat, many have ignored the breeding aspect that is even highly profitable given the rash by farmers to keep the breed.