looking for a breed

[chickenlady]

My daughter is doing a sheep project for 4-H. Last year she did a sheepless sheep project but this year she is in need of sheep. We are kind of looking into a dual purpose meat/wool sheep. She wants to do a breeding project next year. We were looking into Soay, Taraghee, or I have the opertunity to get shetland. Does anyone one have any suggestions on type of shep we should get?

[Rushtawin]

I like the American Barbados or the Barbados Blackbelly - super parasite resistant with spiffy colors. I also like the Scottish Blackface heritage breed...

[GoatTech]

Have you looked into the minature ones that come in many colors? I can't remember the name off bat, but they are for meat/wool/milk and are just adorable. My boss used to have lincolns and a few other breeds and by far, these are his favorates for handling. I'll have to find the name of them and post back when I do.

[Rushtawin]

Supposedly there are miniature/small Finnish sheep (though I haven't found evidence of that online) and they were tiny and awesome. IDK if they were a Finnish cross or what, but they were fun to hang out with.

[GoatTech]

These are called Icelandic sheep. They are a true pure breed. Here's a picture of one. I think most come in solid, but this one is really cute!!

[Little Farmer Debi]

That little bugger is ADORABLE !!!!!

[chickenlady]

That is just to cute! Do they do good on wool?

[GoatTech]

They are supposed to. If you look them up on the web, you will find all the info on them. I researched them when he was getting ready to buy them and I remember that they are marketed as duel use.

[chickenlady]

Thanks, I will look into them. I have a friend who wants to buy the wool. She cleans and spins the wool then turns it into material.