welcome to our farm

Grey Ghost Farm is a small family farm at Baker Creek, British Columbia. We provide naturally raised lamb, beef and produce and proudly raise registered Arabian horses.

The sheep are South African Dorpers, mixed in with a few commercial ewes. The Dorper sheep was bred by the Department of Agriculture of South Africa when they crossed Dorset Horn Rams and Blackhead Persian ewes. From this humble beginning, the breed proved itself as hardy mutton sheep with a top quality, minimal-fat carcass at a relatively early age and the most sought after sheepskin in the world. Introduced to Canada by embryo transplant in 1990 by Quickheels Ranch in Savona, British Columbia.

Known primarily for their fertility, hardiness, and long breeding season, the Dorper are a great sustainable farm breed. They’re exceptionally adaptable to various climates and environments; at our farm, the lambs grow well, in part because of the ewes’ excellent mothering skills and milk production.

The Arabian horse comes from a proud and hardy heritage, one of the world’s oldest and purest breeds. Developed by nomadic Bedouin tribes on the Arabian peninsula, they were selected for their intelligence, endurance and close bond with humans. The Arabian’s distinctive refinement, high tail carriage and incredible stamina have allowed them to influence almost all modern light horse breeds.

The cattle are purebred and commercial Limousin, with a few Angus crosses. The Limousin cattle breed originates from western France where their roots are reportedly over 20,000 years old. Used for both draft and meat, the breed book was established in 1886 and introduced in Canada in 1968. A high-yield carcass, tender beef, low fat and hardy animals with strong mothering skills round out the reasons for their popularity.

Amy

Growing up on the farm led to Amy’s love of all critters, and a tendency to rescue any animal in need of extra care. When not on the farm Amy works in the tourism industry with a passion for rural development.

Zip

Zip is the newest farm family member. He loves to eat, sleep and play. His favourite things are hang out with his ‘mom’, take long walks and herd the other farm critters.

Mage

A sweet and gentle soul, Mage is a Maremma Anatolian Shepherd cross who loves to protect the farm and have cuddles. She often is partnered with Ariel.

Athena

A young rambunctious pup, Athena is Mage’s full sister. Athena loves to run and run and run some more. Summers protecting the sheep in their pastures is her favourite.

Ariel

Our senior guardian, Ariel is a Maremma who takes her job very seriously. Ariel loves cuddles from her people, an occasional romp with the puppy and horse/sheep cookies.

The Herd

Crimen Creek Cattle are part of the family. Each gets brushed, loved and some even enjoy a horse cookie now and again. They come when called and love a good scratch while you are visiting.

The Flock

The Grey Ghost Farm sheep are part of our family as well. Every one has a name, and the ladies are quite friendly, enjoying a good scratch where they can’t reach. Beyond being the reason for our farm, they also take care of lawn mowing, weed control, and weekend entertainment.