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Welcome to the Ranch
Hello! We are so glad you took the time to be here! We are the Brown Family- fourth generation Rambouillet and Targhee sheep ranchers in northern Colorado. Along with raising sheep, we also farm hay for ourselves and our neighboring ranchers as well as share a little of our life with you through our country store.
Our mission here at Ewe and Me Farms is to raise wholesome livestock with the utmost respect and transparency. We want to bring awareness about ranching as well as share our passion of raising livestock with you.
Whether you are here to learn more about this life, hear about upcoming events, or shop our store we are so glad you are here! Thank you for supporting our dream and allowing us to share our journey.
ABOUT EWE & ME FARMS
Tom and I met in high school and have been together ever since. We have been through it all from high school dances, long distance in college, marriage, remodeling an old farm house, raising two boys, and starting our own businesses.
Tom’s great- great grandparents homesteaded in Manville, WY and ran sheep and cattle, this lifestyle was soon taken over by the following generations. Our Junior year of college Tom asked how I would feel about diving into sheep ranching. That year, we bought our little farm in Northern Colorado and had our first 36 ewes. Ever since, we decided turning back was not an option for us. Our herd grew through the years as well as our knowledge of livestock and the love of this lifestyle. We now get to share this life with our two sons, Emery and Walter, and daughter, Adeline. We could not imagine raising them any other way.
Meet the Animals
When you come take a visit of the farm there are many faces you will see ans well as many different kinds of animals. we also offer different activities depending upon the season.
Farm Dog
Luke- The Boarder Collie
Luke is a Boarder Collie and was the first dog to join out crew. He was a wedding gift to Tom and Emily, and they have been inseparable ever since. Luke's job is to herd the sheep and guide them to different locations around the farm.
Farm Dog
Kona- The Boarder Collie
Kone is a Boarder Collie and the second dog to be added to the Sheep Ranch Family. Like Luke, Kona is trained to listen to the command of certain words and her the sheep wherever we need the sheep to be.
Farm Dog
Hank- Mix Ackbash
Hank is a mix between Ackbash and Marima breeds. He is the guard dog on the farm and his job is to live with the sheep and protect them from predators.
Farm Animals
Commercial Sheep
We raise Rambouillet and Targhee sheep for their wool as well as their meat. We take great pride in the care of these animals from their diet/health to their living conditions. We give them the best quality of feed to ensure their health and growth as well as to offer out consumers the best quality of meat.
Farm Animals
Registered Sheep
We have been very blessed to partner with one the best, Clyde Peterson, and continue his legacy of the registered sheep. There sheep have been bred very specifically for many years in order to produce the desired look, wool quality, health, horn shape/length, and ability to gain weight. The buck lambs are sent to the University of Wyoming every year for 140 days to undergo a series of tests and observations before boing sold at National Ram Sales in Wyoming.
Farm Animals
Bottle Lambs
A Bum Lamb, also know as a bottle fed lamb, are lambs that have been rejected by their mother for multiple reasons. We take there lambs and raise them ourselves.
Farm Animals
Goats
The Boer Goats are our newest additions to the ranch. They are mild in temperament and very friendly. The saying "there are two things goats will never do are go hungry and be homeless" holds very true with this bunch. They love to explore, eat, and make new friends!
Farming
Alfalfa Hay is one of our primary food sources during the winter months. We feed out roughly 31,000 pounds of hay during the 4 months the sheep are home in Colorado. Because of this, we are very fortunate to be able to farm our own hay as well as sell it to our neighbors. As well as Alfalfa, we also plant peas, turnips, and mixed greens for our sheep to pasture on during their time here at home. We use 3 different types of irrigation systems to water our crops.