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Old 03-01-2009, 10:28 AM
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Well thought I would add in we also have registered Icelandic sheep . We will have a few lambs forsale this year . We are tested cl free. I will also have a few non reg but purbred babies forsale.

Icelandic sheep are a triple purpose breed in Iceland . They are used for milk , fiber and meat .

meat from Icelandics is very mild compared to other breeds. There wool is sought after by hand spinners also.

They are calm and easy to handle . They are more worm resistant .

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Oh, very cool. Is this a relatively rare breed here in the States? I'm not familiar with Icelandic sheep at all, so it's exciting to have someone here with experience. How long have you had them?
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There is not alot of Icelandic in the US .

We have had them about 6 years now and love them.


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Here is one of my ewes {brown} and the ram {white} looking over there new baby
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For more information on Icelandics go to

http://www.isbona.com/

some other good breeding farms with lots of info

http://www.jager-icelandics.com/

http://www.icelandicsheepworld.com/whyicelandics.htm

http://www.icelandicsheep.com/
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