This year is certainly another year of firsts for RiverSong Farm.  Our second greatest endeavor this year was to become Sheep caretakers.  We currently have 11 Shetland sheep, but check back in April/May and we should have 4 more.  Shetland, a hearty heritage breed from the Shetland Isles is known for it’s wool.

For Sale:  We have Roving!  2011 wool harvest from Calvin, Padraig, and Thistle.  Roving is used to spin into yarn, but we’ve since learned you can just spin Shetland wool straight from a clean fleece.  Check back in a couple of months for spun yarn, estimated cost $25 for 6 oz.

1 lb of Roving – $25, once spun equals 3 good sized skeins.  Natural fiber color – Cream.

Calvin – $200,  3 1/2 yr old proven sire.  Calvin is a purebred, white (crimpy fleece), horned ram.  He’s a wonderful ram, very friendly, and he’s ready for breeding.  His children include Charlotte, Padraig, and Annabelle.

Originally purchased to use as lawn mowers, we are happy to have them on the farm.  While Shetlands aren’t typically used for milk or meat production they are an interesting and entertaining breed, perfect for a first time flock.