WELCOME TO OAKLEY ACRES FARMS
Absolutely! We love sharing our farm with visitors. Our farm tours are designed to provide an educational and enjoyable experience for all ages. Tours are available by appointment to ensure a personalized experience and to maintain the health and safety of our animals and staff. Please each out to us to schedule your visit.
Merino wool is highly versatile and renowned for its numerous uses. As a premium farm product, Merino wool is sought after for its exceptional softness, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties. It is ideal for clothing, providing comfort and warmth without bulk, making it perfect for high-performance athletic wear, casual knitwear, and elegant fashion pieces. Additionally, Merino wool's natural elasticity ensures the garments maintain their shape longer, making it a sustainable choice. Beyond apparel, Merino wool is also used in home textiles like blankets, bedding, and upholstery, offering a luxurious and cozy touch. Its hypoallergenic and durable nature makes it suitable for baby products and sensitive skin. At Oakley Acres Farms, we take pride in offering high-quality Merino wool products that cater to various needs, ensuring comfort, durability, and eco-friendliness to our customers.
We take great care in ensuring that your wool reaches you in great condition. The wool is vacuumed sealed then carefully packed and shipped through reliable carriers to ensure timely and safe delivery. You will receive a tracking number once your order ships so you can monitor its progress until it arrives at your doorstep. If you have any special shipping requests or need expedited delivery, please contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Sheep manure is an excellent organic fertilizer that can greatly benefit your garden or farm. At Oakley Acres Farms, we emphasize sustainable farming practices, and utilizing sheep manure is one such eco-friendly method. The primary uses of sheep manure include:
1. Soil Enrichment: Sheep manure is rich in essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which helps in improving soil fertility and promoting robust plant growth.
2. Composting: When added to compost piles, sheep manure accelerates the decomposition process, resulting in high-quality compost that enriches the soil.
3. Mulching: Applying sheep manure as mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and gradually releases nutrients as it breaks down.
4. Liquid Fertilizer: Sheep manure can be used to create a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer, sometimes called "manure tea," which can be applied directly to plants to boost their growth and health.
By incorporating sheep manure into your farming practices, you not only enhance the productivity of your crops but also contribute to sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture.
We take great care in ensuring that your manure reaches you in great condition. The manure is packaged in plastic bags and then carefully packed and shipped through reliable carriers to ensure timely and safe delivery. You will receive a tracking number once your order ships so you can monitor its progress until it arrives at your doorstep. If you have any special shipping requests or need expedited delivery, please contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Occasionally, we offer a selection of for sale. Our farm is dedicated to providing well-bred and healthy sheep, suitable for various purposes including livestock farming, wool production, and even as pets for hobbyists. We take great care in ensuring our sheep are raised in optimal conditions, receiving proper nutrition and comprehensive care. For more information about our current sheep for sale or to schedule a visit, please contact us directly through our website or email.
At Oakley Acres Farms, the sheep wear jackets every day from shearing to shearing. This help to keep the sheep clean by protecting their wool from dirt, debris, and harsh weather conditions. By protecting the wool from external contaminants and minimizing environmental stress, we can provide higher-quality products to our customers. Overall, the use of jackets for our sheep aligns with our commitment to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices.
