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Stony Knoll Farm

Stony Knoll Farm is a Clun Forest sheep breeder in Linville, VA, located in Rockingham County and the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg. Owner Blair Strawderman upholds breed standards and maintains flock health through regular veterinary checks and pasture rotations. The sheep graze on mixed grasses and are sheltered in a barn fitted with natural ventilation, giving lambs room to socialize with gentle handling from an early age.

Stony Knoll Farm emphasizes welfare and sustainable land management, reflecting traditional farming practices in the region. Clun Forest sheep are known for their hardy constitution and fine fleece quality, and Blair focuses on breeding lines that exhibit consistent fertility and mothering instincts.

The farm’s small flock size allows Blair to monitor individual sheep closely and select breeding pairs that maintain the aptitude for both meat and fiber production common to the Clun Forest lineage. Seasonal lambing aligns with spring growth patterns, ensuring ewes and lambs have access to fresh forage during prime grazing months.