NRT's Sheep Pasture in North Easton, MA.
It's free to visit and fun for the whole family!
Sheep Pasture is free and open to individuals from the public from dawn to dusk seven days a week for people and their leashed pets to enjoy. Please note, any commercial or business use of Sheep Pasture, including for photography sessions or other small business uses, may require documentation and/or fees; please contact the NRT office for information before you would like to schedule an event.
Easily accessible at 307 Main Street in Easton, MA, NRT's Sheep Pasture has open trails, woods trails, farm animals, and more. The property is open for passive recreation, from bird watching to picnicking. Sheep Pasture is also the location of the many NRT events, programs, and educational opportunities that the organization offers for children and adults throughout the year.
Since 1967 the NRT of Easton, an approved 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has owned and operated Sheep Pasture for the benefit of the people and animals who live in the community. The NRT of Easton relies on grants, endowments, donations, and the generosity of our members to support the work of our staff and volunteers.
Easily accessible at 307 Main Street in Easton, MA, NRT's Sheep Pasture has open trails, woods trails, farm animals, and more. The property is open for passive recreation, from bird watching to picnicking. Sheep Pasture is also the location of the many NRT events, programs, and educational opportunities that the organization offers for children and adults throughout the year.
Since 1967 the NRT of Easton, an approved 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has owned and operated Sheep Pasture for the benefit of the people and animals who live in the community. The NRT of Easton relies on grants, endowments, donations, and the generosity of our members to support the work of our staff and volunteers.
Sheep Pasture Animals
All of the animals at Sheep Pasture are properly cared for by a dedicated staff. They are on a very special diet, which keeps them healthy and happy. Please do not feed any of our animals (except the chickens, which can be fed with food from the feeders only).
Too many treats from strangers can actually make our animals sick- it's like a child being given too much candy!
Too many treats from strangers can actually make our animals sick- it's like a child being given too much candy!
Simba is a male Jersey cow. Female Jersey cows are typically used for milk and butterfat production. He is fed grain, grass, and hay by our farmer. He was born in April 2011 and loves visitors!
The chickens at Sheep Pasture produce fresh eggs for sale at the Carriage House. Some chickens can lay over 300 eggs in one year! At Sheep Pasture, we have many different breeds, come take a look! Want to buy farm fresh & local eggs? $4.00/dozen. Due to seasonal changes in production, call the main office for availability M-F at 508-238-6049. Fun fact: The Sheep Pasture has many kinds of chickens on display, and also 2 ringneck pheasants! 
There are geese at Sheep Pasture! Geese are the protectors of the farm. They use their loud squawking to scare away danger.
Fun fact: With their loud voices, geese are often used on farms to warn other animals (and the farmers!) of intruders or predators in the fields. |
Jacobs Sheep are located in the sheep paddock. These spotted sheep are the newest additions to Sheep Pasture. We get many questions asking if they are goats, but they are truly sheep and they have multiple horns on their heads!
Fun fact: Although they appear to be brown and white when they have their wool on, when they get sheared each spring, you will see that they are actually black and white. (The sun bleaches their dark wool a lighter color.) 
Cheviot Sheep are often used for meat and wool. They average a lifespan of 10 years. They are very alert, active, and friendly. A professional shearer cuts the wool once a year in the late spring.
Fun fact: The Cheviot flock at Sheep Pasture has sheep that range in age from 10 years old to over 15! |
Sheep Pasture is also home to a number of reptiles, insects, birds, and amphibians that are used by the naturalists in the NRT Education Department. These animals are generally not available to the public for general viewing, except during scheduled programs. However, throughout the year you may also find other animals at Sheep Pasture's public farm areas, including different chickens, geese, and other birds, in addition to the farm animals on site throughout the year. We hope you visit often.
