Meet the Sheep

Doris and Dudley joined MMFS in the spring of 2024 after they had a traumatic birth at a southern Vermont farm where they both almost died during their delivery. Their birth was rough and they both had extreme soft tissue damage from being yanked out. Dudley had more damage occur, or his positioning in the womb was a bit off, but he had a much harder time rehabbing. We went through many rounds of antibiotics because both of them had "failure to thrive syndrome". Today they both are full of love, and we celebrate each day we have with them as they graze out in the big fields with the rest of our sheep. We love you D&D!

Kermit joined MMFS in the spring of 2023 along with two other sheep. He is an affection-loving boy who could not walk when he was born. A NOFA intern worked with him to regain his ability to walk. Many male lambs are harvested for meat, but not special Kermit who was rescued after working so hard to get well. Seeing his zoomies around the barn will put a smile on anyone’s face. He is a very social sheep who loves humans and getting pets.

Luca came with Kermit MMFS. Sheep are herd animals an should not live alone. Luca and Kermit are best buddies. Most male lambs are harvested for meat, but not Kermit and Luca, they will stay with us and be happy farm animals. They are very social and love people which is unique for a sheep. Luca has grown to be a big, healthy boy who is friendly and social with people.

Hawthorn was rescued from a local Vermont farm as a 6 month old lamb. Hawthorn sadly contracted a meningeal parasite as a little one. Even thought it was treated, it caused permanent nerve damage. Hawthorn walks a little funny, but does amazingly well! He walks, runs, grazes, and hangs out with his herd just like a sheep should. Because Hawthorn is differently abled, he is monitored closely and sometimes has acupuncture to help stimulate the muscles/nerves in his hind legs.

Priscilla is a two year old ewe who found herself living in a less than ideal condition in Spring 2025. Her owner had lost both companion goats due to inappropriate conditions, and Pricilla certainly has a history of being tied to a tree. Although she has a past that has not been great, she has a funny little personality that we are beginning to get to know. She even loves to walk on the leash!

Milka was born as a triplet. She would likely not have survived if she were not removed from her mother and hand raised. She was bottle fed and gently cared for by a friend of MMFS look her under her wing and nursed her back to health. She is now with MMFS and our little flock of sheep as a permanent home. Milka is a sensitive little sheep with beautiful coloring. We love her sweet spirit.

Thumbalina is a 4 year old ewe who was rescued from a local Vermont farm in 2024. After giving birth to her most recent lamb her udder was only functional on one side and therefore she was deemed not a good breeding candidate. This meant that she was going to be culled because she wasn't "perfect". Luckily Thumbalina had a guardian angel that asked us to take her and her baby Ramona in. Thumbalina is the boss lady of the group, making sure all the ewes are staying in line. Don't let her bossy exterior fool you though she also loves attention.

Ember Jane is a 4 year old Ewe who came to MMFS as part of our "fiery five" in March of 2025. She was rescued locally after some concerned citziens became aware of their situation. She was destined for slaughter, starving and pregnant. Ember Jane is a gentle matriarch who loves to snuggle and will never say no to head scratches. She is now also the proud mama of Phoenix. Read more about Ember Jane

Peggy is a finnsheep cross who has lovely curly fleece. She is a cute, fuzzy girl who broke her leg early in life. Normally lambs who have such a severe injury do not survive. A friend of MMFS raised her with tender care in her home. Peggy has been all around Burlington, VT as a little lamb and would bring a smile to any face seeing her in the car happy to join along with her foster mom. She grew big enough and healthy enough to join our flock.

Ramona is a 1 1/2 year old ewe who came to MMFS with her mother Thumbalina in Summer 2024. Ramona was rescued from a local farm when her mother was going to be culled. Ramona came in still a young lamb and nursing. Ramona is an energetic little girl who is found never far from her mom. Her fluffy tight curled white wool makes her extra soft and extra cute!

Coal is a 4 year old Ewe who came to MMFS as part of our "fiery five". She was rescued locally in March 2025 after some concerned citizens became aware of their situation. She was destined for slaughter, starving and a brand new mom. Coal was rescued along with her 1 month old lamb Cinder. She is a gentle quiet prescences, who will often silently appear by your side. Coal does not believe in personal space and is probably the most affectionate of our Ewe group.

Phoenix is the newest resident of MMFS born to rescue Ember Jane on 6/25/25. Phoenix is already the apple of the Ewes eyes. Shes a spunky little girl eager to explore the world, even if it stresses her mother out. Phoenix is showing very quickly that like her mom she loves scratches and pets. She will get to grow up only knowning sanctuary life. More Phoenix

Coco was a very impressively tall ewe with a beautiful dark face. She was hand raised because she was thought to have no chance of living. A woman offered to take her from the farm and try to nurse her back to health. And it worked! She grew and grew, and later joined us at MMFS to live out her retirement. She now is free to graze with her BFF Mildred.

Mildred arrived with Coco to MMFS in October 2023. Mildred’s creamy white face and fleece were so endearing. She was around longer than Coco, and became the matriarch of the sheep herd. She had many, many lambs over the years and is free to rest all she wants now, with her good friend.