Frost

"Frost" our little wether, born 4/24/08

Homozygous grey/black

Every flock should have a friendly wether or two! A neutered male plays an important role in flock management. He can keep a new or sick animal company during a quarantine period, thus avoiding a health risk of your breeding flock. A wether can also be used as a “teaser ram”, so you’ll know when your ewes are cycling, or ready to be bred. He will put all of his energy into producing a gorgeous, abundant fleece without that “rammy” odor, and lacking the natural hormone cycle, he can be relied upon to remain an enjoyable pet and lawn mower.

Frost is homozygous grey, meaning he inherited a grey pattern gene from each parent (Anna & Espen). I really love the coloring in his fleece, and it seems to be ever-changing. Because he was neutered, he's lacking the hormones to grow big, ram horns.

If you see a ram on our sales list, and would prefer him a wether, let us know. Maybe we can work something out! Wethers are always very reasonably priced.

Lost lambs

In our seven years of raising Icelandic sheep, we've never had any miscarriages or abortions. This year, we've had two, Ellysa and Drea. Summer 08 was very wet, and I'm afraid our hay had just too much mold in it. I tried to sort the hay, but I'm sure they got some, so I feel badly. The girls will feel so sad when lambs start arriving. Shepherding certainly has it's ups and downs.

Fresh snow today. Hopefully the last of the season!

Fern

Fern RBR87U, born 5/14/08

Black horned ewe

For Sale $400

Poor Fern! Last born of our 08 lambs didn't get many photos, just like the last born of most families. Here she is with her mama Emily RBR 39T, a yearling ewe. Sire is Echo HMRR917T. Fern was pretty shy last summer, but has warmed up this winter. She should mature into a real beauty. Her fleece has stayed nice and black.

Felicia

Felicia, RBR80U, born 4/20/08

Black horned twin ewe

For Sale $400

Felicia is a really lovely twin out of a first time yearling ewe. A big girl, nice horns and non-silvering fleece (so far!). Dam is Ella RBR40T and sire is LF114R.

Fiona

Fiona, RBR 81U, born 4/21/08

White horned ewe

Fiona was born a single out of 11 month old Elodie RBR RBR50T. Sire is Echo HMRR917T. Nice long body, beautiful white fleece, heavy wide horns and a sweet disposition. An easy keeper!

Feta

Feta RBR69U, born 4/15/08

Black Scurred twin ewe

(SOLD)

Feta grew an incredibly long, heavy fleece as a lamb. She silvered heavily, which added a lot of character to the wool. She will mature into a big ewe, nice long body. She developed tiny scurs this winter. Quiet, friendly disposition. Since we are concentrating on a horned flock, she is for sale. Dam is Dottie RBR30S, sire is Echo HMRR917T.

Flora

Flora RBR63U, born 4/10/08

Black spotted badgerface horned ewe

Correct conformation, heavy cottony fleece, a nice little ewe with an interesting pattern. Horns are rather narrow. We didn't breed any of our ewe lambs this year, so she will have another year to mature. Dam is Delilah RBR 28S and sire is Echo HMRR 917T.