Our Avondale sheep are bred for—and by—the weather and pastures of the Pacific Northwest.
We raise our flock on diverse pastures across Whatcom County, pairing generations of carefully selected genetics with innovative, intentional pasture management—all in pursuit of producing the best possible lamb Western Washington can grow.
For us, pasture isn’t passive. What sheep eat matters. Grazing is the heart of what we do, the reason for a sheep to frolic, corkscrew and buck when fresh pasture opens up, and the foundation of clean-tasting, sweet, beautifully finished lamb, hogget, and mutton.
Great sheep. Good grass. Really good food.
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Link Lamb
Raised with flavor & your table in mind--our pasture-perfect lamb is available in limited quantities year-round. Shop by the cut or curated box, with recipes to inspire your next meal. Pickup or delivery throughout Whatcom County, or find us seasonally at the Skagit Valley Farmer’s Market.
For wholesale inquiries, drop us a line here.
Wool Goods
This is a quintessential Avondale fleece & a beautiful example of what Nine Lives Ranch does to bring out the “sheepiness” of each hide. The curls practically shine on this vibrant cream hide; light & fluffy on the haunches and stunning fine, springy locks across the back. Just gorgeous & perfectly shaped with super-soft leather backing. Drape this over the back of your favorite chair and prepare for all your journaling habits to transform, your art to become unstoppable, and your every thought to become publishable eloquence. Approximately 4’ x 2’.
Avondale wool is something special and we value the entirety of the sheep. Bringing a sheepskin in to your home is a wonderful way to bring the peace of the pasture indoors.
Our sheepskins are locally and naturally bark tanned at Nine Lives Ranch & Microtannery in Bellingham; each hide is unique as the sheep itself.
As a composite breed Avondale’s produce wonderfully variable wool in shades of cream, oatmeal, and off-white—some come long and fluffy, others tightly crimped with a thick, bouncy undercoat. All lustrous, bright, and meant to last a lifetime.
For raw fleeces or Avondale wool goods available on a limited basis, please reach out to Fog & Fleece Sheepery.