Soay sheep are one of the most primitive breeds of sheep in existence today. The sheep take their name from a small Scottish island. The old Scandinavian name Sauda-ey means ‘Island of sheep’, so they were probably present on the island of Soay in Viking times (9th and 10th centuries AD). A small group of these sheep have survived in a feral state, protected from cross breeding for nearly 4000 years. Until 1932 these sheep could only be found on the island of Soay,
Basic Facts
A secure paddock is a must, they will find an escape route if one is there
They need very little attention, apart from annual checking of the hooves and worming if required
No need for shearing as they moult during spring and summer
Lambing is normally trouble free and will take place without the need for any intervention
Being a small breed whey will have little impact on your land in winter
Grazing can be supplemented with ewe nuts or sugar beet and hay during winter
A handful of ewe nuts or sugar beet fed daily will soon have them running to you when you shake the food bucket
Believe it or not, if you place a football in your paddock, they will have fun knocking it around
Delivery is available, £1 a mile round trip from rh14 9ea, with a minimum cost of £50
Our lambs can usually be pre ordered from around May and are ready to go from July/August
Proof of a CPH number for your land will be required before they will be allowed to leave, please don't place an order if don't have a CPH number
You need to have a CPH No. for your land, I will not let any sheep leave without proof of you having this
