[shadowfax]

I have read several articles on the merits of Icelandic sheep--especially if you are keeping sheep through the soggy winters of Washington. However, I wonder if anyone here has experience with this breed...I am raising them mostly for meat.

 

[GeorgeK]

Don't know about Icelandics personally, but read they are hardy. Soay do well in Washington, and there are several breeders there www.soaysofamerica.org is the breeder site

 

[Ross]

Icelandics are making their reputation on wool mostly, but are supposed to be dual purpose fpr meat as well and I know people who are (planning on) milking them too. We had Icelandics as a breed of the month, it can be hard to find without resetting or using the search function. I did and here it is, Icelandics There were some others too but I don't recall what the topics covered but if you type in Icelandic intot he search this forum box you'll pull up some more info.

 

[mysticokra]

The people at Hawk's Mountain raise Icelandics and are very helpful in discussing whether they are a good fit for you. See http://www.hawksmountainranch.com/hmrsheeppricelist3991.html

There is also an Icelandic Sheep Breeder's list at http://www.isbona.com/Breedersbystatescroll.html

 

[shadowfax]

wow, thank you for such a detailed reponse on such an obscure topic!

 

[Shygal]

One thing I wonder about , how hard is it to separate the tog from the thel if you dont want to spin them together?