Welcome
My name is Lynn Selby. After showing, breeding and loving Arabian horses for over 15 years, I spent time researching the different breeds of sheep as a possibility to add to my hobby farm here on the Pamlico River. I wanted something cute, docile and a little more fuzzy to compliment me as a new Grandma. I also wanted to do something worthwhile to satisfy my tremendous need to nurture animals. After getting a pony for the grandchildren, I decided to raise miniature sheep.

Why Babydolls?
I decided on Babydolls because they are really cute and fuzzy. Their look is truly unique... they smile at you, look like they have "knock knees" and their heads look too big for their bodies. Babydolls are smart and will come to you when they are called by their name. They have a calming effect on everyone around them, including people and other animals. Babydolls talk in tones that are easy to understand by humans. They speak low and sweetly to their unborn lambs just prior to birth. Like most other animals, they love getting treats and will beg for apples. But don't delay in getting their dinner because they will be sure to reprimand you! When a herd of Babydolls runs together with their collars and bells on, it sounds like Santa's sleigh... then everyone smiles!

Why Harlequins?
The Harlequin sheep, as a breed, were developed over a thirty year breeding program by Kathleen Sterling of Black Sheep Farm in Virginia. She bred for a small, polled, black and white pinto sheep with blue eyes. My interest in miniature sheep that are cute as pie with a gentle nature, attracted me to the Harlequins. In discovering their unique story, I am now committed to preserving a rare breed of sheep that originated right here in the U.S.

Getting Started
I brought my very first pair of babydoll sheep home in the back of my brand new Suburban over fifteen years ago. My husband had a fit but I explained that they loved feeling the rear air and having Reba sing to them. He said that they didn't even look like normal sheep... at least any sheep that he had ever seen. I asked him, "What do they look like to you?" and his answer was "smiling teddy bears". Of course they looked like smiling teddy bears, they're Babydolls! Now he finds them just as contagious as I do.

In 2011, I decided to expand my farm by including miniature Harlequin sheep. I had first read an article in RARE BREEDS magazine about the breed. Upon seeing their eye-popping pictures and hearing their amazing story, finding some to call my very own became a new mission in life for me. FIrst, I located "Bumblebee". This little rascal knows his name, comes when called, rides on my Gator and has followed me right into the house with those killer BLUE eyes! Next came the challenge of finding him some suitable bachelorettes. Now they're all bouncing around with their babydoll buddies in one happy flock!

Affiliations
I participate in the Volunteer SCRAPIE program with the US Dept of Agriculture and also am in the process of having all my sheep DNA tested. All sheep are registered with the Olde English Babydoll Registry and Harlequin Registry respectively. I am a past Foundation Board Member of the NCSU Vet School and have been involved with them for 25 years.

God's creatures teach us all about love, loyalty, joy and friendship. The happiness, companionship and unconditional love they give so freely are just a plus!