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Looking for Icelandic Sheep (WI/U.P./Eastern MN)

 
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Starting again with sheep either this fall (2025) or Spring of 2026.

Does anyone have any leads on smaller flocks (<20) that will be available?  Prefer grass-only, prefer as un-medicated as possible.
 
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It looks like they're not keeping their sheep for sale page up to date, but it seems like they'd be a good resource for you: http://www.davidgrote.com/icelandic-sheep.html (I follow their chickens).
 
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If you keep an eye on the Eau Claire Craigslist, there’s a guy in Fall Creek that usually has some for sale. I got some from him a couple years ago.
 
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Nate Groshek wrote:Starting again with sheep either this fall (2025) or Spring of 2026.

Does anyone have any leads on smaller flocks (<20) that will be available?  Prefer grass-only, prefer as un-medicated as possible.


Are you still looking?
My email is Manuelleith5@gmail.com for fast reply.
 
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Don't know if you already found some, but we raise purebred Icelandic sheep in Wyoming. We never vaccinate, supplement as little as possible, and rotational graze during the summer. We've got both polled and horned lines, and have worked hard to select for dairy and fleece strength in particular. We don't have many left available this year, but we should have a good number next year. You can check out our Website if you want to learn more about our farm.
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