Registered Shetland Sheep

Shetland lambs are due

mid April to mid May 2024

We started with Shetland sheep on our farm in 2001, from 3 sheep to over 40 now. Most of our Shetlands are registered in the North American Shetland Sheep Association - some of our flock is unregistered. We have fallen in love with this hardy, easy-to-care-for breed that is smaller in size and yields small, but exquisite, fine fleeces in a variety of colors. Shetland sheep are native to the Shetland Islands of Scotland and will thrive in most circumstances. They do well in our severe New England winters and their dual-coated fleeces mean they’re warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We breed for health and temperament first, fleece quality second. Though we are a fiber farm, if the animals are well and easily managed, that means they will have a lasting and quality life on our farm as producers. We also sell our lambs to hobby and fiber farms. They are generally very social, as we tend to spend a lot of time with our animals, and have been cared for with the upmost attention. We wean our lambs at 3 months old and they will move to new, approved farms afterward in a minimum of two or three lambs at a time. We do not sell one lamb or one sheep unless it is a unique circumstance. Sheep are flock animals and will thrive if they are with their flock mates. Settling new lambs into a new home after having weaned is much more successful if they are with their siblings or flock mates. To inquire about our Shetland lambs, fill out the Livestock Application Form and submit to hello@wingandaprayerfarm.com.