Shaggy Bear Farms Soay Sheep

Soay Sheep Facts: The Soay sheep on the North American continent descend from the primitive Soay sheep orignially foudn on the island of Soay, in the archipelago of St. Kilda, 110 miles off the coast of Scotland. Although it is generally thought that the Vikings named the islands "Soay," meaning "sheep island;" it is not yet known how the primitive Soay sheep came to the island. Soay sheep are remnants of Neolithic times; whether their introduction to the St. Kildan islands occured during the Stone Age or the Bronze Age, we know that they have survived alone and unassisted in the harsh environment for millennia. Soay sheep were originially imported into North America in 1970, and our sheep descend from this importation, retaining the variations in both color and horn types found on Soay and Hirta, as well as good health and hardiness. One of the many postive attributes of the Soay sheep is a high resistance to disease, intestinal worms, and hoof ailments. Their tails are naturally short and do not require docking. The wool from these sheep may naturally shed each summer, negating any need for shearing equipment. For truly hardy and low maintenance small livestock, the Soay sheep is an excellent choice. Excerpted from the Soay Sheep of America: www.soaysofamerica.org

Interested in adding Shaggy Bear Farms sheep to your flock? We have lambs and ewes (bred or open) available for sale.  Please contact us (shaggybearfarms@yahoo.com) for pictures and/or more information.  Delivery may also be available.

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