BLACK SPARROW RANCH

MINIATURE HARLEQUIN & BABYDOLL SHEEP

LIFE IS BETTER WITH SHEEP.

As of 2024, there were fewer than 2000 registered Miniature Harlequin sheep in existence.

Black Sparrow Ranch was the first breeder of Harlequin sheep in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

We are honored to contribute in preserving this rare American breed.

WHY MINI SHEEP?

Harlequin Sheep - Flashy appearance, striking contrasted spots, often with blue eyes.
Babydoll Southdown - Known as the “Teddy Bear” or “Smiling Sheep” for their fuzzy, grinning faces.
Small Stature - Miniatures are easier to handle than larger breeds and require less acreage, ideal for 4-H.
Sweet Dispositions - Inquisitive demeanor, often enjoy scratches and pets, individual personalities.
Naturally Polled / Hornless - Less likely to injure themselves, others, or to be caught in fencing. Safer for children.
Excellent Mothers - Often have unassisted births, multiples are common.
Prized Wool - Fine, medium staple length, colors of black, off-white, and gray, has a variety of uses.
Ideal Grazers - Can easily maintain lawns, pastures, vineyards, and orchards.
Adorable - Need we say more?

ABOUT US

In 2017, Black Sparrow Ranch was started on 25 acres just outside of Oklahoma City with just a handful of registered Harlequin sheep. A lot has changed in the past 7 or 8 years, including moving our ranch to our beloved home state of Arkansas, expanding our flock to include the Babydoll Southdown breed, and beginning wool pellet production.

Owned by Aaron and Beth Byard, our goal is not only to improve the Harlequin and Babydoll breeds through purposeful breeding, but also to introduce these rare miniature sheep to anyone who may not have been lucky enough to cross their path.

In addition to our crazy little flock of fluffy butts, our family is also made up of our three human children: Coco, Bear, and Hawk, two livestock guardian dogs: Arthur and Tilly, and a menagerie of rescued kitties including our barn cat Finn who fancies himself a bit of a sheep midwife.

We invite you to look around our website to learn more, come visit us if you're in the area, and contact us if you have any questions or would just like to say hi. Thanks for stopping by!