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Sale Barn - Rams
We're so excited you're interested in our rams! Below are listed the currently available rams in our flock, ranging from proven adult rams, to yearling rams that have the conformation and pedigree to justify their use as a breeder. We don't generally sell ram lambs because we like to take them through their first winter to verify that our fall assessment was correct. If you see a ram lamb on our lamb pages and are particularly taken with him, reach out and we can chat. Additionally, if there's something specific you're looking for to support your breeding goals, feel free to reach out!
If you're looking for a starter flock, check out the "compatible ewes" section under each of the ram descriptions. Depending on your level and skill as a breeder, there may be additional ewes that we could suggest selling with each ram.
Proven
Proven rams are rarely available, and are highly valuable. They have already had lambs, and we've seen what they throw.
$750+
Adults (un-proven)
These are boys we've had for at least two years. We know a lot more about how they have matured.
$650+
Yearlings
Yearlings are the age group we sell from the most. They have gone through a year, been rood, and we can see how their frames turned out.
$600-$700
Lambs
Lambs are more rarely available. We only sell ram lambs we're really liking the look of, because we haven't seen them rood yet.
$450-$550
Eduard
Breed: Icelandic
Breeding Farm: Peaceful Valley
Gender: Ram
Birth: April 9, 2021
Sire: Aldercreek Luther
Dam: Peaceful Valley Flower
Horns: Horned
Color/Pattern: Black Mouflon, carrying solid and possibly spotting and moorit (B4H)
Registration: Registering
Eduard is a well balanced ram who can strengthen most traits. He's proven, and threw two beautiful ewe lambs this spring.
- Frame: He is very muscled and stocky, with squared (very wide set) legs, wide shoulders, and muscled hips. He has great body depth. His shoulders are a little more rough, but not bad (the picture makes it look worse than it is). He has very nicely constructed horns that won't grow into his face.
- Fleece: He has incredibly thick fleece that's curly and long. He rooes fairly well, although he won't bring that trait as strongly as some other rams.
- Dairy Genetics: He comes from incredible dairy lines on both sides, and will definitely throw impressive udders! His sire has thrown some of the best first freshener udders in our flock, with high and tight attachments, good fore connection, strong ligaments, and great hand-milking teats. His dam has a much looser udder, with very rounded shape, nice teats, and strong ligaments. She has much weaker attachments, and bred to Luther that will be corrected.
- Temperament: He can get a bit more hyper during breeding time (although not aggressive), but the rest of the year he is friendly and pretty gentle.
Compatable Ewes
- Sadie's ewe: They are distantly related, but it's far enough back that they're compatible. They are both horned, so this would be an ideal pair.
- There are several other ewes who are heterozygous polled who would be compatible from a genetic perspective, but to pair them a breeder would need to be prepared to identify and cull imperfectly horned offspring.
$700
2024 ram lambs
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We are in the process of deciding who to retain for observation from this year's lamb crop. We are especially careful when deciding if a ram lamb can be sold, since they have a significant impact on a flock's future. Selecting a ram can truly make or break you. By fall we have a good idea of which ram lambs we think will be superior, but they haven't fully developed their muscling or conformation and it's hard to see under all that fleece. We generally hold onto possible breeders for a year to see how they grow out. If a ram lamb does end up on the sales list, we are confidant that he is going to be good. If you are interested in a ram of ours and don't see one you like above, please reach out and we can chat about prospects from this year's up and coming crew.
- Frame: We've been selecting for strong, well-balanced frames with good muscling and straight legs.
- Fleece: We select for fleece that has a balanced ratio of thel and tog, has micron tested fine thel, long and lustrous tog, and overall density, luster, and curl. We also select for rooing ability, which is becoming quite a strong trait in our younger generations.
- Dairy Genetics: Popular opinion is that dairy udders should be loose, low, and large, which isn't accurate. That leads to udder longevity issues and can affect the health of the ewe. We have been selecting for high and tight udders with nice hand-milking teats, rounded shape, and good capacity.
- Temperament: We try to humanize our lambs as much as possible, so that none of our sheep bolt away whenever you come near. Not all jump over themselves for attention, but no one is wild.
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