“We’re a small family farm that raises Animal-Welfare-Approved and Grass-fed certified sheep and goats.”
We love our animals and treating them ethically is our greatest priority. We name them; we pet them; we hand-feed them cantaloupe. They have never been given any type of hormones, steroids, or antibiotics, and their pastures have never been sprayed, planted, or treated. They have a valley of woods to bed down in, and their water comes from our well. It is important for us to know exactly what we’re eating, and we believe our customers feel the same way. There is a great deal of pride that goes along with offering a product that is not only delicious and healthy, but also the highest quality of meat possible. We think it’s the way things should be.
Visit our Farm!
Location
460 McDuffee Lane, Anna, IL, 62906
Visiting Hours
Tours available by appointment. Email info@theflockfarm.com for more information.
Shop with us.
Carbondale Community Farmers Market (an indoor winter market)
1237 E Main St, Carbondale, IL
Saturdays from Dec-March 10am-1pm
The Farmers Market of Carbondale
2001 W. Main St, Carbondale, IL
Saturdays from Apr-Nov 8am-12pm
Contact us.
April Glays
info@theflockfarm.com
618-833-0402
More About our Farm
Farm Size
We own 20 acres and have access to an additional 15 acres of pasture and 30 acres of woods.
Herd Size
- 45 ewes
- 12 goats
- 100 broiler chickens
- 12 egg-laying chickens
Animal Feed
Sheep: pasture supplemented with free-choice minerals and hay (winter)
Goats: Pasture supplemented with free-choice minerals and hay (winter)
Chickens: Pastured supplemented with non-GMO feed
Animal Rotation
All animals: Approximately twice per week
Conservation Practices
- Grazing Management Plan
- Field border
- Nutrient Management Plan
Additional Practices
Goats are allowed to naturally wean their kids
Ewes are allowed to naturally wean their lambs