Our Story

Lazy Daizy Farm began in 2017 out of necessity when my daughter became lactose sensitive. We bought our first 2 dairy goats, Nigerian Dwarfs, so we could have milk. Isn’t this how it always starts? By 2019 we had increased our herd to 8 does (a mix of Nigerians and Nubians) and 3 bucks to not only accommodate our milk needs, but to also meet the customer demand for raw goat’s milk.

I can’t remember when I first found out about dairy sheep. The idea intrigued me, but I didn’t pursue the idea UNTIL… In the fall of 2019, I was asked to help a friend (Daryl) of a friend find a dairy ram for his dairy sheep (his ram had recently died). It was a fun search, and I finally picked Green Dirt Farm (in Weston, MO) as the best place to buy Daryl’s ram. Daryl loved his new ram. His ewes were bred and due to lamb around April. Then, unexpectedly, Daryl passed away before he could ever see his new lambs. I was asked if I wanted to purchase any of his bred ewes. I bought 2, Maa and Baa. Thus began the passion for dairy sheep and the luscious milk they produce.

It has been a great road to travel. My sheep mentor is Eliza Spertus from Green Dirt Farm. I’ve done so much research and formed great connections with small ruminant advisors and institutions. Becoming a member of DSANA (Dairy Sheep Association of North America) was a great decision.

The farm is growing, 12 milking ewes this coming year. We’re setting up to become a part of DSANA’s genetic improvement program and to become RAWMI (Raw Milk Institute) certified.

I welcome your questions and am always willing to pass on what I know to help you in your goat or sheep endeavors.