Do you recommend Icelandics for someone just starting out with sheep?
The short answer is, yes we do. Since they are a medium sized sheep breed, they are easier to handle than larger breeds of sheep and easier to handle than other livestock. They are a hardy breed, suitable for pasture lambing and to a large degree, capable of taking care of themselves. We have never experienced an Icelandic that was aggressive towards humans. Icelandics are called a “triple purpose breed” meaning they have been bred for meat, wool, and milk. This gives a new shepherd an opportunity to learn about all of those potential uses for a starter flock.
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