This is the view from our kitchen window in the morning!

Firethorn Farm...expect the best

Firethorn Farm, established in 1979, is located on 180 acres in the beautiful, rolling hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania. We raise White Dorper sheep and have a small herd of retired llamas. Our goal has always been to produce healthy, hardy, productive animals. Health is a priority for us.

Our White Dorper sheep are in the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program and have tested negative for CL, CAE, OPP and Johne's. We maintain a closed ewe flock and occasionally introduce a new ram.

Our dogs are an integral part of our farm and our lives. Our livestock guard dogs protect our livestock while our Border Collies manage them. Our dogs also give us endless hours of enjoyment and companionship.

Our Canada goose management business, www.wildgoosechase.biz allows us to work with our dogs at our sides.

What more could we ask?

The year 2002 brought changes to our farm. We decided to get down to business and reduce production costs and increase profits. After considerable research, we dispersed our flock of Border Leicesters and replaced them with White Dorpers. We are very happy with the results. Check out our White Dorper page for more information about these incredible sheep.

We specialize in first time buyers. So if you just purchased your farm and you are trying to make some important decisions...give us a call. We will be glad to assist you.

Jim Marsteller and Gretta MacIntyre
129 Beech Knob
Avella, PA 15312

(724) 356-2284

geese@hky.com