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Dahl Sheep*

Bighorn Sheep*

We at Northern Maine Icelandics have decided to adopt the system of record keeping  and evaluation used in Iceland  which we (the 'Group of 12' that took the Nov. 2003 AI trip to Iceland) were taught, a complete and objective evaluation  system which successfully pinpoints the finest animals.  Like in Iceland, each important body part is evaluated for muscling, as well as the bredth of chest, width of the shoulders and hips, correctness of hoof structure, stance, and growth rate.  Like in Iceland, we measure backfat and loin muscle thickness using ultrasound technology, comparing those results with the finest Iceland has to offer.  In all this, we do not forget about the fineness and density of the wool, or the milkiness and motherliness that the line has demonstrated previously.  The greater the number of excellent characteristics the lamb displays, the higher the price.   Using the Icelandic system of measuring gives the customer who understands the statistics a more accurate picture of the usefulness of a particular animal in improving his own flock, as well as holding expenses down by not choosing (and paying for) an animal which...upon arriving at the buyers farm, proves to not be an improvement to the buyer's flock after all.***  It is the opinion of this shepherd that the Icelandic system of measuring is the critical element necessary to maintain and improve the quality of this breed in North America, and if widely known and used,  would serve to create a much more satisfying relationship between breeders, as well as build credibility for the breed in the eyes of the North American agricultural community.

To reserve a lamb from the 2005 pre-lambing "Breedings List,"  email us with your choice.  If that lamb (or lambs) is available, then mail us a certified bank check, Teller's check, or money order in the amount of $300 for each lamb that is to be reserved.  The final price of the "Breedings List"animals will be determined at their first evaluation at 60 days of age.  The  balance due is to be paid before the animal leaves our farm.      Lambs that have not been reserved as of the 60 day evaluation will be priced, listed,  and can be reserved by sending  a bank check or money order for 1/3 of the listed price.  Again, the balance due must be paid before the lamb leaves the farm.   Lambs may be picked up beginning the last week of August, or if you prefer, we will deliver for an additional fee.  Ramlambs MUST be picked up by the first week of October!!   If you would like to buy a ram** to see how wonderfully they improve the breed you have, a ram may be purchased unregistered for half price.  Upon seeing the excellent results, if it is desired to register the ram, it can be done by paying the other half of the ram's original price, then the registration papers can be completed and mailed.  First generation AI animals can ONLY be sold to flocks participating in the USDA (APHIS) Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program.  Second generation AI animals can be sold into any flock.                                 We offer a 10% discount with the purchase of 3 lambs.                           A 25% discount will be applied with the purchase of 4 or more lambs.

Warrantee If you have maintained good animal husbandry practices, if any ram purchased from us fails to be fertile it's first breeding season, or any ewelamb purchased from us fails to produce a viable lamb by it's 2nd breeding season, we will, at our discretion, refund the animals purchase price or supply an equivalent animal.

*The Bighorn and Dahl sheep pictures are for your entertainment only, we sell only Icelandics. **Limited to NON-AI rams and 2nd generation AI rams. ***In the excellent Icelandic scoring system, the SCORING of some bodyparts ends up being a personal judgement call because in our 2003 AI and evaluation training, certain criteria necessary to authoritively assign scores to the body parts was not given.  Nonetheless, even without the specific SCORING criteria, those who have been taught  what 'excellent' really looks and feels like are in a far better position to offer an opinion on the true worth of an animal.   However, we WERE taught how to take the MEASUREMENTS for various parts of the body, and those measuresments can indeed be used to directly compare the quality of your own animals to the finest Icelandic sheep in Iceland, enabling you to judge the progress in your attempts to improve your own flock.  Going to Iceland yourself to learn how to evaluate your own animals is highly suggested for anyone truly serious about developing and offering real quality.  (Or taking the Vaginal AI class offered at the Reinbeck, NY Wool Festival this October, 2005!)

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