Start or expand Your Flock

I sell purebred registered Icelandic breeding stock (~6 month old lambs) at $650-$700 per lamb. Occasionally I also sell proven breeding ewes and rams over 6 months old.

Sticker shock?

Pricing is firm, and accurately reflects my inputs. This isn’t highway robbery — small U.S. farmers are facing input cost increases of up to 40% in the last four years.

The upfront cost of quality breeding stock reflects years of selective breeding, health testing, and excellent flock care and management. Registered breeding stock is a major investment in the future of your flock — I completely understand that this is not an impulse buy!

My goal is to raise hardy, correct, functional, and beautiful sheep that will thrive long-term and set you and your flock up for success for years to come.

You absolutely can — and depending on your goals, that may be the right fit for you.

Auction animals or Facebook listings are often priced low because they may not come with registration, health testing, known genetics, selective breeding goals, or breeder support. In many cases, you’re also taking on unknowns around disease exposure, parasite resistance, structural soundness, fertility, temperament, and overall flock health history.

My sheep are priced the way they are because a great deal of time, testing, record-keeping, and intentional selection goes into them before they ever leave the farm. Every breeding animal is annually biosecurity tested, selectively bred for parasite resistance, thriftiness, good mothering, and more — and registered to preserve the integrity of the Icelandic breed.

You’re not just purchasing a sheep — you’re investing in:

• Documented genetics and registration

• Annual biosecurity screening

• Carefully selected breeding traits

• Healthier long-term flock foundations

• Breeder transparency and support

Cheap sheep can become very expensive very quickly if they introduce disease, chronic parasite problems, poor mothering traits, or structural unsoundness into your flock.

There’s nothing wrong with choosing a lower-cost animal if it matches your goals and budget. But if you are building a breeding program or investing in the long-term health of your flock, starting with well-bred, health-tested stock often saves money, heartbreak, and setbacks down the road.

I don’t. Here’s why: it would be a shame to put in the substantial amount of work shepherding requires only to send sub-par animals to other farms — rather than setting them up for success with strong, healthy stock.

I’m dedicated to preserving the unique characteristics of this ancient breed. I’m a proud member of the Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America, and I only sell animals that exemplify ISBONA’s breed standards.

Pricing includes:

• Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC) registration and ownership transfer paperwork

• Annual biosecurity blood screening

• CDT vaccinations/ boosters

• Local delivery within Whatcom County

Biosecurity is one of the most important parts of my work as a shepherd. My flock undergoes annual blood screening through the WADDL Small Ruminant Biosecurity Panel, which includes testing for:

• OPP

• CAE

• Johne’s

• CL ELISA

All lambs are CDT vaccinated, and annual biosecurity testing is completed before sheep leave for their new homes.

My breeding goals prioritize:

• High parasite resistance

• Strong growth rates and carcass size

• Sound conformation

• Wool quality

• Functional, hardy sheep suited for a management program with minimal interventions

I typically have a variety of Icelandic colors and patterns available each season.

Generally, no. Sheep are highly social animals and do not thrive alone.

If you are starting a new flock, I recommend beginning with at least 3 ewes or ewe lambs (4 is best). If you already have sheep, I prefer that at least 2 sheep go together so they have a familiar companion while settling into their new home.

Yes, ram lambs (and occasionally, adult rams) are available individually or as part of a starter flock.

Breeding rams require additional considerations for fencing, handling, breeding season, and flock management. Buyers should have a management plan in place so the ram will not live alone. I’m happy to help first-time shepherds discuss preparations before bringing a ram home.

My sheep are registered with the Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America (ISBONA).

ISBONA records are housed with the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC). You can view my CLRC profile here.

A $200 non-refundable deposit per animal holds your spot on my waiting list and will be applied toward your final purchase price.

Contact me for current availability and payment details.

Pickup typically happens in early September. Unless we’ve made other arrangements, sheep purchased before September 1 should be picked up by Labor Day weekend.

Limited local delivery within the Whatcom/Skagit area may be available with advance planning.

No. For flock health and biosecurity reasons, I do not offer ram rentals (aka stud services).