On the heights of Kep, between the sea and the hills, our farm raises a flock of sheep in semi-freedom, as well as a farmyard of geese and guinea fowl.

This adventure was born from a simple idea: to offer high-quality local meat, raised naturally, while rediscovering a flavour we missed immensely…

A real lamb stew, just like at home.

A story born of a passion

Before being a livestock farm, Chamkar Damnak was first and foremost Chenda’s garden.

Having grown up in the countryside, she has always grown her own fruit and vegetables, favouring natural produce, far from intensive farming and chemical treatments.

Animals naturally found their place in this adventure.

We started with a few geese, then guinea fowl.

The flock of sheep came later, driven by a very simple desire: to rediscover a meat that is almost impossible to find in Cambodia.

A simple philosophy

Our approach is based on a few essential principles:

• raise few, but raise them well;
• respect the animals’ natural rhythm;
• favour a natural diet;
• produce locally;
• promote short supply chains.

We are convinced that a flock is built over time, with patience and a great deal of care.

A farmyard full of character

Our geese quickly adapted to life on the farm.

Robust, calm and particularly resilient, they are now an integral part of the estate.

The guinea fowl, on the other hand, are much more independent.

They like to explore the surroundings, sometimes lay eggs at the neighbours’ and regularly force us to go in search of their eggs.

Temperamental… but delicious.

They all roam freely among our crops:

• Kampot pepper;
• turmeric;
• ginger;
• galangal.

A rare type of farming in Cambodia

Sheep remain an uncommon animal in Cambodia.

Goats are easy to find in the countryside, but sheep farms are very rare.

Our first sheep came from a Cham neighbourhood located northwest of Phnom Penh.

We started with only about ten animals.

The climate in Kep suited them perfectly.

The flock quickly grew.

Over the years, we learned to understand their needs, protect young plantings from the greediest animals, and face the many challenges involved in a type of farming that is still uncommon in the region.

A 100% natural diet

Our sheep live in semi-freedom on the farm’s land.

They naturally feed on:

• pasture grass;
• wild flowers;
• seasonal fruit;
• local vegetation.

We do not use any industrial feed.

Kep’s mild climate allows them to live year-round in conditions close to their natural environment.

Quality meat

Grass feeding directly influences the quality of the meat.

It produces meat that is:

• tender;
• lean;
• rich in protein;
• naturally higher in omega-3;
• containing more vitamins A and E.

The result is tasty meat, appreciated by both private customers and several renowned restaurants.

A trade learned day by day

When we started, nothing existed locally for sheep farming.

Everything had to be invented.

We gradually learned:

• shearing;
• care;
• breeding;
• flock management.

Our first sheep were even shorn… with simple office scissors.

Today, our equipment has evolved, but our philosophy remains the same: to keep learning and improve our practices, season after season.

Local, responsible production

Our meat is distributed through short supply chains.

After becoming known through word of mouth, our farm now supplies both private customers and several renowned establishments.

No middleman.

No imports.

Simply from producer to consumer.

An adventure that continues

Our farm continues to grow.

Our goal is to soon reach around 150 sheep, spread across two sheepfolds, one of which is dedicated to young animals.

While deliberately remaining an artisanal operation, we want to continue showcasing the exceptional terroir of Kep-Kampot.

Alongside pepper, crab, fleur de sel and durian, our sheep are now helping to write a new chapter in local agriculture.

Order

We deliver to private customers as well as food-service professionals in the Kep-Kampot region and in Phnom Penh.

Feel free to contact us to find out what’s currently available.