Feathers And Fleece Farm

FEATHERS AND FLEECE FARM

Where "GREAT" Pyrenees Come From!

We are expecting our next litter of Great Pyrenees May 2010, CLICK HERE to be added to our waiting list

F AND F POULTRY FARM

Home of Fine "show quality" poultry!

www.fandfpoulty.com

Members of:

*American Silkie Bantam Club

*Our Show Flock is NPIP Certified ID  32-378 

As you look through the pages of our site you will notice Smile Box shows. 

 Be sure to click on the videos and enjoy the shows!   

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Thank you for visiting Feathers And Fleece Farm. 

We have chosen to raise these particular animals because they fit our life style. 

We are in no way a puppy mill or a mass kennel operation.

Living on a farm allows us space and facilities to raise these breeds.

It is important to us to do the best possible service to the dogs, sheep, and chickens that we raise. 

We feed our animals quality feeds, provide them with the best health care, and allow them plenty

of space to roam and feel independent. 

Feathers And Fleece Farm have been in the business of raising show quality Silkies for many years. 

Please visit our Poultry Barn page to learn about this wonderful breed. 

Our Great Pyrenees are more like family members then gaurdian dogs. 

They run freely on more than 12 fenced acres.  With the exception on of Mattie,

("Mattie lives where Mattie wants".  Sometimes inside - Sometimes outside).

Our Superior Old English Sheepdogs are inside dogs, but have open access to the farm

with a dog door.  Look closely you will probably see atleast one in every photo.

They are truely the fun in my life!

The Pomeranians are far more reserved.  They follow me everywhere I go. 

Even when doing simple cleaning tasks they are right by my side going from room to room. 

As for my registered babydoll sheep.  We raise tiny babydoll sheep because they are friendly, and useful. 

I have raised sheep for many years, different breeds. 

I have found the Old English Southdowns to be far less destructive to our property,

healthier, and more outgoing and excepting of people compared to other sheep breeds.

We are drawn to "low maintanence" breeds and Old English Babydoll Sheep fit that bill! 

They will eat the fruit from the ground that falls off of the tree but not the tree. 

Unlike other sheep breeds that might climb the tree to eat all of the greenery and leave the rotting fruit on the ground. 

Babydoll Sheep also birth easily, and are small enough, and gentle enough I can worm them

and trim hooves all by myself.   In addition...They are REALY CUTE!  They even Smile!

Have a look around our farm, and enjoy our site. 

Visit our Tiny Pom Page, to learn all about our tiny Poms. 

We only have a few a year, but they are still really cute and make great screen saver we are told.

                                                                                                                                                                 A Note About Our Great Pyrenees        

We first started raising Great Pyrenees Dogs several years back in hopes that they would help us protect our small babydoll sheep. 

Quickly, I realized that I only raised sheep as a cover for raising the Great Pyrenees dogs.  From my very first male I knew this was the breed for me. 

We connected in a way I cannot explain; but fellow Great Pyrenees owners know what I am talking about.  We have a mature understanding of what the other

wants and expects from one another, as well as the desire to be loved.  Me by them, and them by me.   I truely love this breed and have spent countless hours  

researching the breed and behaviors of these beautiful gentle giants.  I work with my Great Pyrenees adult dogs daily.  I spend a few minutes a day grooming them,

but the bulk of the time I am with them  is just a belly and ear rubbing fest!   ( They love ear and belly rubs). 

We have between two and three litters of puppies a year.  Each puppy is given a well balanced high protien diet until they are ready to go to new homes. 

We use Dr. Patty McDill for all of our needs on the farm.  We sought her out because of her vast knowledge of the breed and love of large breed dogs. 

In choosing our foundation stock for our Great Pyrenees we were very clear about what we were looking for in our dogs.

• A correct head shape, not too heavy and slightly rounded at the crown ( not oversized as seen in a Saint Benard).
• A muzzle that blended well with the skull ( giving the Great Pyrenees a boxed nose in apperance). 
• Lips that fit tight with the upper lip covering the lower lip.  ( some believe this to be a trait that will prevent drooling in large breed dogs. 

             There has been much written on the topic .  It is widley believed that diet and exercise are more

              likely the reason for less drool).

• Strong lower jaw. 
• A very nice full double coat. ( badger markings often fade within the first year,  Our first Great Pyrenees male was covered with the most beautiful markings which faded within 6 mo. 
• By the time he was 2 years he was solid white like the females.
• Good bone structure, with no history of hip displaysia, or joint issues. 
• Once our dogs reach the age of 2 we have them OFA certified. 

So you can rest assured you are going to have your Great Pyrenees for a long time.

                                                                Jennifer and daughter Katie, A day of chores!                                             

Let's Talk Old English Sheepdogs!

I began raising Old English Sheepdogs for the friendly, yet silly way these dogs carry themselves.  To me they are just real life oversized teddy bears.  

I have found this breed to be very rewarding.  I cannot help but smile everytime I see them.  My sheepdogs are always playful and energetic.  

Old English Sheepdogs are very eager to please and 

are very trainable.     Housebreaking my Old English was so easy.  They love to hear how good they are, so we pour on the "waytago's" here! 

Belly rubs are also an incentive for house breaking them.  

The Old English Sheepdogs require a weekly brushing which they find very relaxing. 

Since our Old English Sheepdog foundation stock was very expensive we keep them in the house with us.  

Unlike the Great Pyrenees I do not allow them free run of the property. 

Instead you find them anywhere that I.  It would be rare if not unheard of to see me at anytime on the property without atleast one

Old English Sheepdog by my side.

As you look through our farm photos you will see what I am talking about.