POTTER HOLLOW SHEEP

Our Icelandic sheep graze pastures around Potter Hollow, keeping historic farm fields open and cycling nutrients. As shepherds, we give the flock access to nutritious feed and protection from predators. Together with our animals, we take care of the land that sustains us and our community. 

We sell live animals, meat, skins, and raw wool.

See our breeding flock.

See 2026 lambs, yearlings and proven sheep for sale.

ICELANDIC SHEEP

Icelandics are medium-sized, multi-purpose, primitive sheep. Their dual-coated fleece comes in a wide variety of colors. The breed is one of the oldest and purest, descended from animals the Vikings brought when they colonized Iceland in the ninth century. Developed long before industrial agriculture, Icelandic sheep retain some adaptive traits that have been lost in more modern breeds. They are hardy, thrifty, and vigorous, with excellent mothering instincts. Well-bred Icelandic sheep can thrive with little human input apart from good pasture management.

MANAGED GRAZING

We partner with local landowners who appreciate the benefits of grazing livestock. From spring to fall, our sheep graze pastures that are free of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers. Using temporary fencing to make small grazing paddocks, we move the flock to fresh pasture every few days and rest grazed areas for at least two months. Frequent moves and long recovery periods provide high-quality forage for the flock, which in turn provides high-quality food and fiber for humans. Managed grazing also maintains meadow habitat for a diverse community of wild animals, plants, and soil organisms. 

In winter, our sheep live outside with access to shelter, and eat local hay. Composted manure and old hay from the flock's winter quarters is natural fertilizer for our garden.