This page is dedicated to our sheep and goats that are not pure, but instead are mixed or crossed.  Some say that mixed breed animals are healthier than their pure bred counterparts.  We can't vouch for that but we do notice that when a virus or other illness comes through our flock our mixed breed sheep and goats are usually immune or show minimal signs of whatever infection is currently going on.  We don't have fancy paperwork on our mixed breed sheep and goats but our prices aren't as high on them either and paperwork does not matter when it comes to having a nice, healthy pet to eat weeds, to produce milk and to make wool.  Our Kona, gives a little more milk than our Nigerians and I've noticed that the taste is a little sweeter too but she is still a nice small animal who doesn't require heavy duty fencing or a ton of food to keep her nice and fat throughout the winter.  So please take a moment to see what we have for sale on this page, all our animals receive the same high quality care no matter what their parentage is.  All our animals are wormed on a regular basis, hooves are maintained nice and trim and have their CDT shots every year.  I need to point out that when we say "crosses" we do not mean that we have bred a sheep to a goat! That is almost impossible and if it did happen we'd be very rich.  Our angoras are goats, not sheep so when we cross one with our Nigerians it is not a sheep/goat mix.  However if one of our rams did mate with one of our angoras all it would do is cause her to go out of season and we would not have a kid the next spring at all.  It can happen but we would lose an entire year of breeding on the female, she would not produce anything from the mating. 

This is Lilly with her twin ewe lambs from 2009.  She always delivers the most beautiful lambs and she is a great mom too.  Both lambs have been sold.

Lilly, our shetland/romanov cross.  Lilly is shown here with the first of her twin ewe lambs from this past summer (08).  Lilly has been bred to Bandit for a Shetland-Romanov-Babydoll lamb.  A quick note about Lilly, she is actually 1/2 shetland and 1/2 romanov.  The romanov's are known to have "litters" of lamb.  Lilly has yet to have a litter but both times she has been bred here, she has delivered twin ewe lambs, Lilly is an excellent mother to her own lambs and twice I've seen Lilly by the side of other ewes "assisting" them as they deliver their lambs too; she is smart and a great mom.  We are happy to have her as part of our flock.

Lilly is shown here again with her twins from '08.  She has delivered twin ewe lambs for us two years in a row.  Lilly is 1/2 shetland and 1/2 romanov; romanovs have been known to deliver litters of lambs. 

Lilly delivered a gorgeous pure snowy white ewe lamb for us this year.  We call her Isobelle, she is being retained. 

Lilly with her tiny lamb, spring 2010. 

Radar, our new Icelandic ram before being sheared.  4/10

April 27, 2010-We have just added one more ram to our little flock, a black and white purebred and registered Icelandic ram called Radar.  He is a year old and will be pastured with Lilly and her lamb Isobelle.  Funny thing, although we know for sure that Lilly is 1/2 Shetland and 1/2 Romanov, she looks exactly like an Icelandic.  That is probably because Romanov's and Shetlands actually are closely related to Icelandics.  Icelandics are also known to sometimes have multiple lambs but we think the best thing about our new Radar is that Icelandics are very parasite resistant and have rock solid immune systems.  Add that to their ability to produce milk, wool and meat and they are a plus to anyone's flock.  Please visit some Icelandic sheep websites, we think that you will be just as impressed with these medium sized sheep as we are.  Did you know that Icelandic sheep in their native country are literally let to graze all summer in the mountains and then brought down in the fall where they are sorted, culled and sheared?  The Icelandic people have depended on these versatile sheep for their very survival in their harsh but beautiful country.  We love our Babydolls so much and they are like pets to us but I have to admit, the Icelandic sheep come in a very close second to being our most favorite sheep breed.  We are proud to have Radar as a part of our little farm and are looking forward to seeing what he produces with Lilly and Isobelle next spring.  Radar is from Shear Joy Farm in Janesville, Wisconsin.  Thank you Joanna for trusting us with him.  We will consider offering Radar for stud service this fall since we only have two ewes for him to cover.  If you are interested in renting him, please contact us for more information. 

Kona is shown here with her kid from 08 by her side.  Sugar is on the right.  Kona is a pygmy/fainter cross but looks just like our Nigerian girls.  Same size and a great milker too.  I actually like her milk a little better than our pure Nigerians, it is a bit sweeter tasting.  Kona's kids have never been a disapointment to us, they are always strong, fast growing, intelligent and friendly. 

This is Cowboy, Kona's son from this spring.  He was born March 10, 2010 and he is one big, strong guy! I love his markings, he looks like a goat version of a Holstein cow. This little guy is for sale for $45.  He is currently still intact but we will wether him if you'd prefer.  *** Cowboy has been sold ** Thank you Anita and Tim**