Gotland Sheep from Ronan Country Fibers
Gotlands are a true triple purpose sheep breed.
WOOL
Lamb fleeces are fine and adult fleeces are silky and comfortable. The wool is excellent to spin and a felter’s favorite. It is a luster longwool on a compact friendly and intelligent sheep.
MEAT
Meat is fine grained and good flavored.
PELT
The pelts are lustrous and curly. They are popular for rugs, furniture drapes or for hats and trim for collars. The skins are supple and comfortable against the skin.
Gotland sheep are very prolific. Twins and triplets are common with high percentage Gotlands.
It is exciting to own Gotland sheep because they are still rare in the USA. They are very curious, friendly and calm and a good size for us to easily manage.