Quarry Farms of Illinois, LLC

06/12/2026

The rain the last two days has done wonders!

We hope everyone was safe in the storms!

06/08/2026

We are so excited to announce that our Gascony Blue Griffon, Dolly, one of the French Scent hounds, is due with puppies any day now!!

These will be are our first puppies on the farm and we are beyond thrilled!

Whether you’re looking for your next hunting partner or cuddle buddy, these dogs are for you. This breed is an all around joy to be around. They have all the great qualities we love about hounds and more! ❤️

These dogs are light on their toes, athletic, stamina junkies- they’ll track and chase scents for hours!! It takes a special dog to run coyotes and these dogs excel. They’d be great for c**n or other furbearers and for those in deer hunting states- these dogs would do amazing for you!

They’re loyal, beautiful, gentle, friendly… you name it. They’ll learn to track and chase anything your heart desires OR they’ll be happy to hang around the yard with you as well.

Don’t miss out on your chance to own a rare French Scent Hound!!

06/08/2026

Limited stock, but we have a few 2026 ram lambs looking for their new homes. Now’s a great time to sn**ch up a ram and then you can add some ewes next season. Reach out, let’s talk sheep!!

06/08/2026

We have a few 2026 ram lambs still looking for their new homes, but we don’t expect them to be available much longer.

Reach out today if you’re interested in starting your own flock or or adding to your existing!

06/07/2026

Late spring growth!!

Tart cherries, peaches and potatoes are looking good.

Even our little plum trees were trying for us, until the birds stole the fruit. Lol

So excited for all the amazing harvests ahead.

🍑 🍒 🥔

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!