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Sylvanmore

Sylvanmore, Shetland sheep, Bloomingdale, IN in western Indiana near Terre Haute offers breeding with a focus on health and temperament. It has been breeding Shetland sheep for several years, participating in national and regional sheep associations, and conducting routine health screening for all ewes and rams. Its flock grazes on pasture with round-the-clock shelter access, and lambs receive early handling to encourage calm and curiosity.

Sylvanmore is family run by Elise and Jeff Koning on a century-old homestead, where attention to breeding goals meets a respect for traditional farm practices. It tracks each animal’s lineage to maintain clarity in pedigrees and chooses breeding pairs based on temperament and wool quality. Shetland sheep from Sylvanmore are known for gentle dispositions and fiber prized in local craft circles. Visitors often comment on the peaceful pasture setting and the Konings’ caring approach to animal welfare.