This year brings some new possibilities for the Icelandic and Shetland lambs!
Icelandics: This year, we were able to get a new import of frozen semen from Iceland, so I was able introduce some genetics new to North America. Those sires, as well as ones stockpiled in my nitrogen tank and some farm rams, have given me a terrific mix of AI sires and AI farm rams. This year, I will have lambs from new horned AI sire Kurdo; from polled AI sires Brusi, Dulli, and Gullmoli; and from AI Leader sires Frakki, Kjartan, Strumpur, and Torfi. Additional substantial amounts of AI genetics were contributed by Burkni, Gandur, Gramann and Jonas, (horned); Aladin, Grafeldur, Hnaller, Höttur, Skrauti, and Vodvi (polled); Geri, Golsi, Joakim, Karl Philip, Loftur. Nikulas, and Ungi (leader), represented in the breeding ewes and farm rams. I’m excited to see what these AI genetics will bring to the flock, and the new possibilities from new and mature farm sires!
And so…..My “Who is Bred to Whom” list, can be found below. As a note – listings of crosses are based on the sire (e.g.: Raxi, horned; Bliki, polled; Strumpur, Leadersheep).
Shetlands: This year I added two rams to the Shetland breeding line up. So this winter I bred a number of ewes, using a selection of four sires, each with different colors, patterns and markings. I’m looking for a great variety of colors and patterns, and fleece types from very fine to intermediate. There should be some exciting offspring!
You can check out the possibilities on my “Who is Bred to Whom.” list, below.
THE GRAND “WHO IS BRED TO WHOM” LIST
HORNED ICELANDICS
Frakki (AI sire) x Surtsey CISC 7C
Frakki is spotted moorit; Surtsey is a black SGGM, carrying moorit and possibly spotting.
Lambs will be 1/2 Frakki, 1/8 Blettur, and 1/16+ Dropi, 1/32+ Grimur, 1/32 Skumur; with some Udi, Heli, Hunn, Bambi, Blaevar, Laekur, Fengur, Rektor, Flotti, Morro, Molur, Austri, Dalur, Vestri, Horvi, Pruni, Peili, Askur and Ljori (~85% AI; 53% Leadersheep genetics)
Lambs will be SGGM or solid pattern,may be black or moorit, and must carry spotting.
Kurdo (AI Sire) x Fláa (F1 AI) BEL 026F
Kurdo is moorit mouflon, carrying spotting; Fláa is my Burkni daughter, who is white, carrying solid, but probably not moorit or spotting.
Lambs will be 1/2 Kurdo, 1/4 Burkni,1/8 Drifandi, with some Kani, Flotti, and Aboti (~92% AI)
Lambs will be white, mouflon, or solid pattern and will carry moorit.
Kurdo (AI Sire) x Skjalda (F1 AI) BEL 001F
Kurdo is moorit mouflon, carrying spotting; Skjalda is my Jonas daughter, and is spotted black, also carrying moorit.
Lambs will be 1/2 Kurdo. 1/4 Jonas and 1/32 Flotti, with some Haenger, Bambi, Kani and Aboti (~83% AI).
Lambs will be black or moorit, either solid or mouflon, and if not spotted, they must carry spotting.
ICELANDIC LEADERSHEEP (HORNED)
Frakki (AI sire) x Kirkju (F1 AI) BEL 024F
Frakki is moorit with classic Leader markings; Kirkju is my black spotted Ungi daughter in the classic pattern, possibly carrying moorit.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Frakki, 1/4 Ungi, 1/8 Geri, 1/32 Tigull; with Biskup, Ari, land some Moli and Yeoman Blessa (~94% AI; ~94% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be solid pattern, and will most likely have the classic leader markings, in black or perhaps moorit,
Frakki (AI sire) x Jora (F1 AI) BEL 204H
Frakki is moorit with classic Leader markings; Jora is a black spotted Nikulas daughter with classical Leader markings, possibly carrying morrit.
Lambs will be 1/2 Frakki, 1/4 Nikulas, 1/16 Joakim, 1/32 Leifur, with Biskup, Tigull, Ari and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa (~87% AI; 87% Leader genetics)
Lambs will be solid, will likely be black, but must carry moorit, and will be spotted.
Frakki (AI sire) x Myra (F1 AI) BEL 413K
Frakki is solid moorit with the classical Leader markings; Stora, my Kjartan daughter, is a spotted moorit.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Frakki, 1/4 Kjartan, 1/8 Strumpur, 1/16 Florgodi, 1/32 Geri; with Tigull, Biskup, Ari, and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa. (98.5% AI and 98.5% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be moorit in either solid or badger pattern, and must be spotted.
Frakki (AI sire) x Stora (F1 AI) BEL 218H
Frakki is solid moorit with the classical Leader markings; Stora, my Strumpur daughter, is a spotted moorit badger.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Frakki, 1/4 Strumpur, 1/8 Florgodi, 1/16 Geri; with Tigull, Biskup, Ari, and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa. (97% AI and 97% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be moorit in either solid or badger pattern, and must be spotted.
Kjartan (AI sire) x Frida (F1 AI) BEL 405K
Kjartan is spotted moorit, son of Strumpur; Frida, my Nikulas daughter, is a spotted black-gray.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Kjartan, 1/4 Nikulas, 1/16 Joakim, 1/32 Leifur; with Tigull, Biskup;, Bambi, Hynkill, with some Morro, Ari, Moli and Yeoman Blessa (~92% AI; 89% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will likely be black, may be gray or solid pattern, and must be spotted.
Strumpur (AI sire) x Presta (F2 AI) BEL 134G
Strumpur is a dark moorit – described as the color of the Arctic fox with the classic blaze and socks markings; Presta is my spotted black Karl Philip grand-daughter, possibly carrying moorit.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Strumpur, 1/8 Karl Philip, 1/16 Blesi, and Joakim, ~1/32 Tigulli and Prestur; with Ari, Biskup, and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa (88% AI and ~88% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be black or possibly moorit in the classic leader pattern.
Torfi (AI sire) x Theista (F1 AI) BEL 716C
Torfi is moorit badger, carrying spotting; Theista, my Florgodi daughter, is a spotted moorit badger.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Torfi, 1/4 Florgodi, 1/8 Geri, 1/32 Tigul; with Biskup Ari, and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa (94% AI and 94% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be moorit in either solid or badger pattern, and if not spotted, they must carry spotting.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Blahn (F1 AI) BEL 622B
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Blahn a spotted black Loftur daughter, possibly carrying moorit.
Lambs will be 1/4 each Loftur and Nikulas, 3/16 Geri, 1/8 Florgodi, 3/64 Tigull; with Biskup, Ari, and some Moli, and Yeoman Blessa. (91% AI; 91% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be the classic leader pattern in black or possibly moorit.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Brana (F2 AI) BEL 132G
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Brana is my spotted moorit mouflon grand-daughter of Golsi.
Lambs will be 1/4 Nikulas, 1/8 Golsi, 1/8 Florgodi, 1/16 Karl Philip, 1/16+ Geri, 1/32 Leifur; with Tigull, Ari, Blesi, Biskup, Hynkill, Bambi, and some Prestur, Moli, Morro, and Yeoman Blessa. (82.5% AI and ~80.5% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be badgerface, mouflon, badger-mouflon or solid pattern, and must at least carry moorit and spotting.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Branfina (F2 AI) SSW 341D
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit, and Branfina is a spotted black-gray Joakim grand-daughter, possibly carrying moorit.
Lambs will be 1/4 Nikulas, 1/8 Florgodi, 1/8 Joakim, 1/16 Leifur, 1/16 Geri, 3/64 Tigull 1/32 Biskup; with Bambi, Hynkill, with some Morro, Ari, Moli, and Yeoman Blessa (79.5% AI; ~79.5% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be spotted black-gray or moorit with the classic leader markings.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Brenna (F2 AI) BEL 234H
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Brenna is spotted black, carrying moorit, and is the granddaughter of both Loftur and Golsi.
Lambs will be 1/4 Nikulas, 1/8 each Florgodi, Loftur, Golsi and Geri, 1/16 Karl Philip. ~1/32 Tigull; with Biskup; Ari, and some Moli, and Yeoman Blessa (~92.5% AI; ~92.5% Leadersheep genetics)
Lambs will be black or moorit, solid or badger pattern, and must be spotted.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Klaufa (F2 AI) BEL 939E
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit Klaufa, a Florgodi grand-daughter, is moorit-gray and must carry spotting.
Lambs will be 1/4 Nikulas, 1/4 Florgodi, 1/8 Geri, 1/32+ Flotti, 1/32 Tigull with some Aboti, Biskup, Ari, and Moli (75.5% AI; 70% Leader genetics)
Lambs will be gray, badgerface, gray-badger, or solid pattern, and must at least carry moorit and spotting.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Krafla (F1 AI) BEL 416K
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Krafla is a spotted black Torfi daughter, carrying moorit.
Lambs will be 1/4 Nikulas, 1/4 Torfi, 1/8 Ungi, 1/8+Florgodi, 1/16+ Geri, with Tigull, Bskup, Ari, and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa. (~95.5% AI; 95.5% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs may black or possibly moorit, will be solid or badgerface, and must be spotted
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Nuna (F1 AI) BEL 410K
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Nuna, a Nikuas daughter, is black spotted, perhaps carrying morrit.
Lambs will be; 1/2 Nikulas, 1/8 Florgodi , 1/8 Ungi, 1/8 Geri, 1/32 Tigull; with Biskup, Ari, and some Moli land Yeoman Blessa (~94% AI; ~94% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be badgerface or solid pattern, spotted, and probably black, but perhaps moorit.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Surtla (F2 AI) SSW 319D
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Surtla is spotted black, possibly carrying moorit, a grand-daughter of Joakim and of Blesi.
Lambs will be 1/4 Nikulas, 1/8 each Florgodi, Blesi, and Joakim, 1/16 Geri, 1/32 Prestur, 3/64 Tigull; with Biskup, Ari, and some Moli, and Yeoman Blessa (84.5% AI; 84.5% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be badger or the classic leader pattern most likely in black, but possibly moorit.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Thoris (F1 AI) BEL 408K
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Thoris is my moorit badger Torfi daughter.
Lambs will be 1/4 Torfi, 1/4 Nikulas, 1/8 Florgodi, 1/16 each Karl Philip and Geri, 1/32 Blesi, Tigull, and Joakim; with Biskup, Ari and Prestur; and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa (91% AI; 91% Leadersheep genetics)
Lambs will be black or moorit, badgerface or solid, and if not spotted, must carry spotting.
Askja (F1 AI) BEL 206H x Vestra (F1 AI) BEL 130G
Askja is a spotted black badger Nikulas son, possibly carrying moorit; Vestra is spotted black Ungi daughter possibly carrying moorit.
Lambs will be 1/4 Nikulas, 1/4 Ungi, 1/4 Florgodi, 1/8 Geri, 1/32 Tigull; with Biskup, Ari, and some Moli and Yeoman Blessa (~94% AI; ~94% Leadersheep genetics).
Lambs will be spotted black or possibly moorit in either tbadgerface or the classic leader pattern.
POLLED ICELANDICS
Brusi (AI Sire) x Sota (F1 AI) BEL 803D
Brusi is heterozygous gray; Sota is a black-gray badger Grafeldur daughter, carrying spotting and possibly moorit.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Brusi, 1/4 Grafeldur, 1/32 Dalur, with some Jokull (80% AI)
Lambs will be homozygous gray, badgerface, gray badgerface, or black.
Dúlli x Barna (F2 AI) BEL 909E
Dúlli is heterozygous white, carrying spotting, but probably not moorit; Barna is my moorit badger grand-daughter of Höttur and Skrauti who may carry spotting..
F1 AI ambs will be 1/2 Dúlli, 1/8 Höttur, 1/8 Skrauti, , with some Dalur, and Jokull (~79% AI)
Lambs will be white, black solid, or black badger may be spotted, and must carry moorit.
Gullmoli (AI Sire) x Moa (F2 AI) BEL 902E
Gullmoli is heterozygous white; Moa is my black mouflon grand-daughter of both Aladin and Grafeldur who must carry spotting and perhaps moorit.
F1 AI lambs will be 1/2 Gullmoli, 1/8 Grafeldur, 1/8 Aladin, 1/16 Vodvi with some Hynkill, Serker, Dalur and Jokull (81% AI)
Lambs will be white, solid, or mouflon pattern, probably in black. Spotting is a possibility.
Viti (F2 AI) BEL 004H x Gæsa (F1 AI) BEL 017F
Viti, a Grafeldur grandson, is black mouflon, probably carrying neither moorit nor spotting; Gæsa is white Hnallur daughter, carrying mouflon or solid, spotting, but not moorit.
Lambs will be, 1/4 Hnallur, 1/8 Aladin, 1/8 Grafeldur, with some Hynkill, Serker, Dalur, and Jokull (~67% AI)
Lambs will be white, or solid or mouflon in black.
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SHETLANDS
I set up four breeding groups this year, two with proven boys that give gorgeous lambs with stunning fleece, and two with handsome newcomers to the flock. I’m expecting some real beauties in the spring!
** Bellwether Houney – a caped flecket katmoget ram. He’s the son of Bellwether Oiseval and Twin Springs Foula, so he must carry moorit. A very calm, respectful and friendly boy who answers to the name “Monkeyshine.”
x High Bid Foula My first white pattern Shetland! There’s a 50% chance that the lambs will be white, but if not, solid black or katmoget are possibilities. Moorit may appear as they may be hidden under the white pattern.
x Whispering Pines Perdita A fine-fleeced relative newcomer to Trinity Farm, a black gray katmoget with a wonderful personality. She must carry moorit. Lambs will be black or moorit, and may be gray, katmoget or solid pattern. If not spotted, they must carry spotting.
** Gods Gn Earth Lightning– a solid moorit ram with no indication of markings in his recent ancestors. But who knows what may be hidden!
x Whispering Pines Neda A fine-fleeced relative newcomer to the farm. Neda is fawn katmoget. Lambs will be moorit or fawn, and either katmoget or solid.
Bellwether Uyea - A striking homozygous gray yuglet flecket girl with an incredibly soft fleece, not surprising since she is the daughter of Bellwether Magnus x Bellwether Urie. Lambs will be gray or musket, and must carry spotting
** Bellwether Skerry – a black krunet boy, with a very black and very crimpy fleece who must carry moorit. He’s the son of Bellwether Magnus, a stunning gray ram and Bellwether Rysa. A very friendly boy! His markings are subtle, so it will be exciting to see what lambs he produces!
x Bellwether Hveda A striking gray yuglet flecket girl with an incredibly soft fleece, not surprising since she is the daughter of Bellwether Magnus x Bellwether Hamara. Lambs may be flashy, and could be black, gray, moorit, or musket.
x Bellwether Vaesey – A blettet black girl carrying moorit, daughter of Bellwether Soay and Bellwether Lewis. Lambs will be black or moorit.
**EbethsHaven Updraft – a musket yuglet flecket. Expecting flashy lambs from him!
x Bellwether Hamara A black yuglet sokket flecket smirslet (HST) girl with a beautiful kindly fleece, daughter of Bellwether Holm and Bellwether Mousa. A flashy lamb in solids or grays is possible!
x Whispering Pines Brienne of Torth Yet another fine-fleeced newcomer – Brienne is moorit smirslet. Lambs will be solid moorit, and will be spotted.