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The Upperville Flock

About our Kerry Hills

Originating from the Welsh border of Powys and Shropshire, the Kerry Hill is one of Britain's most distinctive and architecturally striking breeds, immediately recognizable by its bold black-and-white facial markings, clean legs, and refined carriage. Selectively bred for centuries in the uplands of mid-Wales, these sheep carry the genetic intelligence of a hardy hill breed with the temperament and frame of a true dual-purpose animal.

At Bellwether Farm, our Kerry Hill flock has been selected with the same discipline we apply to every enterprise: bred for excellence, not volume. Our animals are evaluated on structural correctness, mothering ability, and genetic consistency.

Breed-up Program

At this time, live Kerry Hill Sheep are not permitted to be imported into the United States from the UK. However, 100% KH semen is. This allows us to cross the KH genetics with ewes that have similar characteristics through artificial insemination. The result are beautiful high percentage KH lambs. Currently, our KH flock ranges from 87.5%-100%.

Our Bloodlines

We have been fortunate to partner with top Kerry Hill breeders in the UK, who have made it possible for us to bring those outstanding genetics to the United States. Our ewes are AI'd with semen from high quality, pedigree rams from top UK flocks such as Whitfield, Downwood and Hassockrigg, to name a few.

Embryo Transfers

We are proud to be one of the first breeders in the United States to import 100% Kerry Hill embryos from the UK. In July of 2024, we welcomed our first 100% Kerry Hill lambs via Embryo Transfer.

Registered stock

Our sheep are registered with the American Kerry HIll Sheep Society.

Registration Classifications

F1- 50% Kerry Hill
F2- 75% Kerry Hill
F3- 87.5% Kerry Hill
F4- 93.75% Kerry Hill
F5- 96.87%+ Kerry Hill (American Purebred)
AFB- 100% Kerry Hill (American Fullblood)

About our Breeding Program

Interested in purchasing Kerry Hills?

We would love to discuss how we can assist you in starting your Kerry Hill journey. Please fill out the form below or feel free to text Tracy at (970) 692-3015.

Six Kerry Hill sheep with white wool and black faces and legs standing inside a wooden barn with hay on the floor.

A meeting with His Majesty

As the founder of the American Kerry Hill Sheep Society, Tracy Bloom’s work is rooted in a deep commitment to preserving one of Britain's most treasured heritage breeds. the Kerry Hill. That dedication has led to some truly great moments…including the incredible honor of meeting both His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla during their royal visit to Front Royal, Virginia.

Tracy Bloom holding a lamb talking with His Majesty King Charles III.

Tracy Bloom holding a lamb talking with Her Majesty Queen Camilla.

American Kerry Hill Show

In November 2025, the American Kerry Hill Sheep Society made its debut at NAILE (North American International Livestock Exposition) with the first American Kerry Hill Show. Our Upperville Flock competed with a group of incredible Kerry Hill breeders. For more information on our show, please visit the American Kerry Hill Sheep Society and NAILE.

Tracy Bloom at the NAILE exhibition booth for the American Kerry Hill Sheep Society, with large banners showing black and white sheep behind her, and a table with promotional materials.

Group of people listening to Tracy BLoom at NAILE, at a presentation with screen showing images of sheep, table with fruit and meat in the foreground, at an indoor event space.

Tracy Bloom and her husband, at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in 2025, with a blue curtain backdrop.

A bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne chilling in a large gold ice bucket filled with ice cubes, with two glasses of champagne nearby. In the background, a wall with a sign reading 'American Kerry Hill Sheep Society' and an illustration of two sheep.