Home of the First Sheep Dairy in Texas!
Awassi, French Lacaune Dairy sheep & ADGA Goats and A2/A2 mini dairy cows
Home of the First Sheep Dairy in Texas!
Awassi, French Lacaune Dairy sheep & ADGA Goats and A2/A2 mini dairy cows
Dare to compare! We are a closed flock and herd and we strive for perfection in health, conformation, milk quality and production, heat, parasite and disease resistance and of course, delightful temperaments!Even though we are a closed herd and flock we test EVERY animal on our property annually, not just the ones we are selling! Our animals are and have always been CAE/OPP, CL, Johne's, Brucellosis, Q-Fever, and Tuberculous NEGATIVE.
Years ago we picked our genetics very carefully from only the best we could find, sparing no expense to make our foundational herd and flock truly amazing. We then worked with some of the finest ruminant universities to develop a multi stage feed formula that is delicately balanced for each stage of their precious lives. We mix our grain 3 =4 times per week to maintain its freshness. We love all our animals just like family and always feed Non-GMO and when accessible, organic. We believe it makes a difference and our veterinarians, ferrier and most certainly, our clients agree they are exceptional!
We took years researching the breeds we ultimately wanted to have for our farm and dairy. We wanted first, the strongest, most resistant to disease, parasites and heat and lastly but certainly very importantly, amiable dispositions. We then selected 6 breeds, 2 in each group. (2 goat, and 2 sheep and 2 miniature cows) We then looked for the best representation of their breed in health, conformation and production. We made our decision: Lamancha and Nigerian Dwarf goats and French Lacaune and Awassi. , Irish Dexter and Mini-Jersey . We are so very happy we did!! We have embarked on our own endeavor we call the Merveileux Project. We have taken these fine sheep breeds and selectively crossed the Lacaune with the Awassi in an attempt to harness the best of both breeds. Please follow along our journey! Already we have some wonderful F1 Merveileux on the ground!
Our animals are only the beginning because thats where the milk starts .. with them! What goes in will most certainly come out in the milk! As we've said, we strive to feed as organically as possible and ALWAYS Non-GMO. We drink the milk and eat the cheese and yogurt and we believe we offer truly some of the finest tasting and most nutritious dairy products! That is our mantra of our A-2 Riffic Creamery; Taste, Balance, Nutrition.
Come not only see but taste the difference.
Our amazing farm is one of 10 farms in ALL of North America that was chosen to be part of an International project to restore the pure French Lacaune breed of dairy sheep to the United States and Canada. It is because Divine Providence Farm offers one of the most meticulously maintained flocks presented for consideration. Our high percentage Lacaune combined with the NEW 100% pure rare French Lacaune imported genetics are just the beginning of this wonderful project! Along with the Lacaune Project, we are part of the pioneering effort to introduce to the US to one of the most ancient of dairy sheep, dating back to biblical times, the Awassi. The only breed known to be in the Middle East at the time of Christ's birth! Imagine getting to look upon the breed that Christ did and taste the rich milk the shepherds brought to the Holy Family in the stable!
Since there is no registry for the Awassi, We had all our Awassi DNA tested for purity through one of the most notable authorities in Sheep genetics, determining they are in fact full-blooded.
Along side of our dairy sheep flock we have our small herd of the healthiest and most beautiful ADGA registered Grand National Champion, superior genetics lines of Nigerian Dwarf and Lamancha dairy goats! The sweetest milk and sweetest dispositions!
The Awassi is one of the oldest and most regal dairy breeds still in existence. These magnificent sheep are very rare in the US and we have some of bloodlines that are from of the ancient true Awassi, we know because we had their DNA matched by the foremost authority lab in the world for sheep genetics .
This beautiful breed is the trifecta of sheep: Milk, meat and wool.
For the first time in decades a very small amount of European sheep genetics was allowed to be imported. We are privileged to be one of 10 farms in all of Northern America to be chosen to be the recipient of the 100% French Lacaune dairy Sheep genetics from none other than Roquefort ,France! The ONLY breed to authentically be allowed to make Roquefort Cheese!
Watch our products page when that will happen along with the goat milk cheeses from our dairy goats too!!
A name meaning Marvelous or wonderful and we believe they are. Like many breeds, this one is the combination of two regal breeds. We selectively crossed a few of our best famous French Lacaune ewes with 2 of our magnificent Awassi rams and we have produced some amazing sheep that we are developing an new breed from the best of both genetics. So far it is a beautiful combination. We are carefully monitoring our results for parasite resistance, lactation length, quality and volume, wool quality, meat superiority and docile temperament. Follow along and watch how it goes!
Our Lamanchas are from champion lines and superior genetics. We very selectively breed for quality, health, conformation, parasite and disease resistance and milk quality and volume in production, fertility, ease in kidding and of course, the famous sweet temperament of our ADGA Creme De La Creme herd. We have, through very selective breeding, a very small herd of only 4 does and 2 bucks. We only breed best of our best!
We have some of the most celebrated lines in our adorable Nigerians dwarf goats: Lost Valley, Dragonfly, Texas Skyz, Harlequin, Flat Rock.. the list goes on!
Our Nigies will impress you in their beauty, conformation and production!
These bloodlines tout multi Grand National Champions, superior genetics and awesome milkers!
Photo courtesy of Lost Valley Nigerians
We fondly call her Jojo. She has attained her Champion status in the show ring and a sweetheart at home. A2/A2, PHA negative always improves on herself and what a wonderful mother!
Her first calf is a bull we call "Dunny boy"
"Dunny Boy" is a handsome red dun and a super sweet bull with phenomenal Genetics: A2/A2, Non-Chondro &Non- PHA, naturally polled, Dun and carries Dun!.
Looking forward to see his offspring!
This lovely little A2/A2 mini Jersey girl was born on the
4th of July 2020 and is our newest addition
This beautiful A2/A2 mini Jersey girl is so sweet and fun!
She came to us with her little sister, Lady Liberty