Sheep breeds

Learn about the different types of sheep breeds. Find out which sheep are the best for wool, for meat, for milk and how they got to be domesticated

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Guide to Shetland Sheep. Who would love to see a Shetland yarn from Bare Naked Wools?! (me!)

If you’re thinking about raising sheep, you’ll likely find yourself with many important decisions to make. One of them is the type of sheep to raise on your farm. If you’re new to sheep farming, the Racka Sheep breed can be an excellent choice. Racka is a hardy, multipurpose breed used for meat, wool, and … Racka Sheep Breed (Breed Info, Characteristics, Origin, & Uses!) Read More »

Raising sheep isn’t something I’ve ever experienced. However, I have heard many stories from my mother about how much my great grandfather enjoyed raising

The kind of sheep you get for your homestead depends on whether you want fiber, milk, meat, or all three. Here are the best sheep breeds.

The Icelandic sheep is descended from the Northern European short tail breeds and was brought to Iceland by the Vikings in the middle ages. The vigor, hardiness and variety of uses for these sheep made them a cornerstone of the Viking settlement and later development of Icelandic culture.

Hair sheep breeds don’t grow wool, but they are cheaper to raise, have delicious meat. Here are 20 breeds to choose from.