Schrock Hampshires

Welcome to our website. We hope you get the chance to
enjoy our website and learn a little about our flock and
what we have done.

Our goal is to produce quality Hampshire sheep that are
both productive and competitive in state and national
shows. We raise and show both Hampshire Breeding
Sheep and Club Lambs.

Schrock Hampshires started in 1974 when Mark bought
his first ewe for his 4-H project. Through the 1980's and
early 1990's Mark concentrated on breeding for club
lambs. He sold his ewe flock in 1993, however kept back
three wether type ewes as his 3 boys would soon be old
enough to show in 4-H.

In 1997, we started our Breeding Sheep flock with the
purchase of 3 bred ewes from Dale Steffens. Our flock
size has increased since then and we try to keep around
12 Purebred Breeding ewes and around 12 Wether type
ewes.

One thing that we try to do is maintain a solid ewe base.
This allows us to raise nearly all of the lambs that we
show. In fact, a number of our current wether dams
trace back to Mark's first ewe that he bought back in
1974.

Our Champion Ewe at the 2007 Illinois State Fair Jr. Show
goes back the the first ewe that we bought from Dale
Steffens in 1997.

From the beginning, we have strived to raise quality,
productive show sheep while still keeping numbers at a low
managable amount. Thus far, we have been fortunate
enough to have success in both the show and sale ring. We
have learned a lot, worked very hard to get where we are
and look forward to what the future holds.

Also, we would like to thank anyone that has helped us,
given us advice, or bought sheep from us. It is nice to be
involved in an industry with so many great people.

As always, if you have any questions, dont hesitate to call or
e-mail us. Visits and inquiries are always welcome.