Why Icelandic Sheep?
Icelandic sheep are a primitive breed and the only breed of sheep found in Iceland. A relative newcomer breed to the US, Icelandics are a triple purpose breed used for meat, fiber, and milk. They exist in two forms, horned or polled (hornless).
As a fiber breed, Icelandic are considered a dual coated breed. A shorter, downy Thel fiber grows next to the body and a longer Tog fiber grows to 8 or more inches in a year. Icelandic sheep are sheared twice a year. The fall shearing generally yields the top quality fiber. The unique properties of the Icelandic fleece allow it to be used in many fiber applications, including spinning, weaving, and felting. The multitude of colors allows for a wide range of natural colors, including black, white, brown, gray, and silver.
As a meat breed, Icelandic sheep are known for their mild flavor and the ability to be raised solely on grass. Efficient grazers, this breed doesn't require grain feeding and is content grazing pasture or browsing tree branches.
Our Icelandic sheep are registered through the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC).
Our breeders group, the Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America (ISBONA), is the ultimate resource for breeders or future shepherds.
Icelandic sheep are a primitive breed and the only breed of sheep found in Iceland. A relative newcomer breed to the US, Icelandics are a triple purpose breed used for meat, fiber, and milk. They exist in two forms, horned or polled (hornless).
As a fiber breed, Icelandic are considered a dual coated breed. A shorter, downy Thel fiber grows next to the body and a longer Tog fiber grows to 8 or more inches in a year. Icelandic sheep are sheared twice a year. The fall shearing generally yields the top quality fiber. The unique properties of the Icelandic fleece allow it to be used in many fiber applications, including spinning, weaving, and felting. The multitude of colors allows for a wide range of natural colors, including black, white, brown, gray, and silver.
As a meat breed, Icelandic sheep are known for their mild flavor and the ability to be raised solely on grass. Efficient grazers, this breed doesn't require grain feeding and is content grazing pasture or browsing tree branches.
Our Icelandic sheep are registered through the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC).
Our breeders group, the Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America (ISBONA), is the ultimate resource for breeders or future shepherds.
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