
Shetland Icelandic crosses - Homesteading Forum
Jun 3, 2007 · I have an icelandic /jacob ram with beatiful fleece. I am hoping to sell him because if he stays here he will be eaten. His twin sister looks 100 % jacob and has more of a Jacob …
Expert Advice on Icelandic Sheep Under a Year Old | JustAnswer
Icelandic Sheep Under 1 Year: Hair Loss on Head Icelandic sheep may experience wool loss due to parasites or fungal infections affecting skin health. Localized hair loss in young Icelandic …
New to Icelandic sheep - Homesteading Forum
Jul 24, 2013 · So, I'm thinking of starting a small ( hobby) flock of sheep, and after a bit of research, I've landed on Icelandic sheep. Mostly for their wool and meat. I'd like to here some …
Icelandic sheep? - Homesteading Forum
Sep 8, 2005 · Here's to the sheep! These sheep are so hardy it is a standing joke in the Icelandic sheep breeder's community that one farm lists their lambing equipment as "binoculars" so they …
Icelandic or Shetland sheep for a beginner hobby farmer?
Oct 30, 2013 · For a beginner to raising sheep, would you recommend Icelandic or shetland sheep? Or some other fiber sheep? What about for spinning? I am interested in a soft wool …
Icelandic Sheep: Who raises them? - Homesteading Forum
Dec 14, 2020 · So doing some research, I've been looking into Icelandic Sheep. From my reading they are good for fiber, meat, and even dairy. (although I could find no one who actually milked …
Do Icelandics reliably roo? - Homesteading Forum
Jan 20, 2015 · All the Icelandic sheep owners I know... even friends in Iceland, Shear their Icelandics. Only sheep I know in the US that naturally roo.. are the Soay, and some of the …
Icelandic sheep for part time farmer? - Homesteading Forum
Jan 29, 2009 · We are looking to raise sheep partially for profit and partially for a hobby. Unfortunately we don't have the money jump into farming full time, but hope to someday. For …
Update on my Icelandic sheep - Homesteading Forum
Oct 3, 2021 · Just a quick update on my icelandic sheep. Winter is well in force here in northern Minnesota. We've had plenty of snow and the temps have been in the "minus" digits for a bit. …
How much hay? - Homesteading Forum
Sep 13, 2013 · Icelandic sheep have NOT been bred to only eat 1lb of hay a day. If they only weighed 50lbs that *might* be appropriate for a non-pregnant, non-lactating, non-growing …