Quarry Farms of Illinois, LLC

05/16/2026

Evening check on the ewes and lambs with Daisy! 🌼❤️

About 90% of the ewes have lambed so far. Hoping to do a final count over the next few days.

It’s been a great lambing season so far.
We are grateful!

05/08/2026

The girls looking extra pretty this spring morning. 🥹❤️

PRE (Pura Raza Española) Andalusian Fillies, the bays were bred and born on our farm (Cortita and Morita) and the dark grey was transported from California (Rifa.)

These girls are the future of our family farms breeding program.

05/01/2026

Spring/green garlic anyone?!
We have a few hundred pounds to sell!!

It’ll be freshly harvested prior to pickup.
It’s yummy, nutritious and a truly special spring treat!!!

Mild, sweet, and garlicky! Great is pasta, eggs, soups, salads… you name it.

Limited time offer.
Message me for details!

05/01/2026

We have the honor of partnering with Farmers Rising and are hosting a farm tour of Quarry Farms.

Join us June 7th, we would love to have you.

This is going to be a laid back event where we’ll be hanging out in the barn and around our little farm, chatting all things Barbados Blackbelly sheep.

If you’re interested in learning how to raise sheep in limited space and on a budget you’ll find our time together especially helpful!

You’ll also get the chance to mingle with some lambs and get to see this beautiful breed up close.

Kids are welcome.

Hablamos español!!

Please reach out to myself or Farmers Rising if you have any questions and be sure to sign up via the link below! All proceeds go to Farmers Rising to support all the amazing things they do for local farmers and the community.

04/27/2026

Not to scale! This is just for visual effects.

BUT-people often ask how our Blackbelly sheep compare to other breeds in size.

This seems like a pretty accurate portrayal in regards to generally largest to smallest breeds.

🐑 Comparison of Sheep Breed Sizes – Know Your Stock!
From the massive Suffolk to the tiny Ouessant, sheep breeds come in all shapes and sizes—and each one serves a different purpose on the farm. Whether you're raising for meat, milk, or adaptability, understanding breed size helps you make smarter farming decisions.

📌 Bigger breeds = higher meat yield
📌 Medium breeds = balanced performance
📌 Smaller breeds = low maintenance & great for limited space

No matter your farm size, there’s a perfect breed for you!

04/25/2026

Magnolia welcomed a ewe lamb! 🖤🤎

04/25/2026

Woohoo!!
Lambing 2026 has officially begun at Quarry Farms.

Daisy got to meet her first lamb today! 🥹❤️

Our first Barbados Blackbelly lamb of the season has hit the ground. It’s an adorable ewe lamb. 🤎🖤

Magnolia did a great job! Proud of you, mama.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

A beautiful evening together at the garlic field!

Crazy to think that our 2026 garlic harvest is right around the corner.

The growth this garlic will experience over the next 3 months is absolutely amazing.

Praying for a bountiful harvest.

I am so grateful for these views. ❤️🌱🧄

(Photographed is Daisy and Juan in our approximately 1 acre of our 5 acre gourmet garlic field from this mid-April evening.)

04/08/2026

My heart breaks for this pup, Katie, and her family! 💔

Hunting dogs are more than just hunting partners, they’re family. Praying they find whoever did this.