Icelandic
Sheep, Icelandic Fleece, Icelandic Roving & Wool Yarn...
Welcome to our Maine Icelandic Sheep Farm!
Our Next Clinic:
Our 2007 spring clinic "Raising Icelandic Sheep"
was a wonderful success. Everyone had the opportunity to handle
sheep, learn about the unique features of the Icelandic Sheep,
and gain confidence in their abilities before their new flocks
arrived. Our next clinic will be April 5-6 2008
and cover similar topics, with an emphasis on handling sheep
and the care of ewes and their lambs. As with previous
years the cost is only $75pp/day, or $125/day for a couple.
We started this program after we received numerous complaints
from people interested in bringing small flocks to their small
farms: other programs (and books) are designed for the large,
commercial, operator, and don't focus on what a first time,
and small flock, owner needs to know. We've been there,
done that, and are happy to share what we've learned so you
don't have to make some of the more expensive mistakes we
did!
And again this fall we'll be having a shearing day at the
farm, an opportunity to pick your fleece out right as it comes
off the sheep. We'll help you skirt it, weigh it, and give
you tips on handling, washing, dying, and spinning your new
treasure. Icelandic fleeces make the most delightful yarn,
and having the opportunity to work with it right from the
sheep is worth the adventure of a drive to Maine during foliage
season.
Contact
Us Regarding The April 5-6 Spring "So Ewe Want to Keep
Sheep" Clinic
Local Lodging:
The
Cornish Inn
The
Jeremiah Mason House
MaineMidwayLodging.com/
Go
to Our Lamb List
Go to Our Store:
Icelandic Fleece, Roving,
Wool Yarn
Knitting Books and Patterns
Additional Reading: in addition
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