Registered icelandic sheep breeding stock
the flock
From the original starter flock that began in the fall of 2020, sheep came from registered flocks in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As the flock at Grand Valley Icelandics has grown over the past few years, sheep have joined us from registered flocks out of Iowa, Wyoming, and even Oregon.
Breeding goals
Our primary breeding purpose is to maintain and create a sustainable breed for our location, with the added benefits of grass utilization, meat production, fiber collection, and creation of long-lasting heirloom items.
We practice minimal medical interference, meaning that we only treat or assist animals when necessary. Deworming is only done when FAMACHA scores recommend doing so, and when that occurs, we use dewormers. Records are taken on each sheep to document all interventions for future decision making, and for full transparency when transferring to new owners.
At the end of the day, we strive for a sheep that requires no extra assistance outside of routine maintenance such as twice per year shearings, twice per year hoof trimmings, and free-choice minerals throughout the year.
standards
At the bare minimum, we want to provide quality. With that, we chose to maintain a purebred, registered Icelandic sheep flock that is also biosecurity tested for Johnes, CL, OPP/CAE, and Brucella Ovis (for rams). The flock at Grand Valley Icelandics was tested clean in June of 2025. All new sheep that were purchased and brought to Grand Valley Icelandics after that date were quarantined and tested clean as well.
We maintain purebred, registered breeding stock through ISBONA, Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America, under the CLRC, Canadian Livestock Records Corporation.
You can check out our current registered breeding stock here!
2026 Pricing & what to expect
Registered/unregistered Ewe Lamb - $450/$400
Registered/unregistered Ram Lamb - $400/$350
Registered Ewe/Ram - TBD by individual sheep
These prices are based on our value of a quality lamb that has shown great health, conformation, and reflects our breeding goals that were intended for that specific sheep. These prices also reflect regional breeding stock values with similar standards.
We are currently operating on a Waitlist for available sheep, so if you have an interest in being added to the Waitlist, please send an email with your contact information and what qualities you are looking for!
All sheep that become available will be shared in order of folks on the Waitlist. To reserve sheep, there will be a $100 nonrefundable deposit on each sheep. Sheep can be picked up between August 1 - September 30. If pickup is after September 30, there will be a boarding fee of $1/day for each sheep. Remainder of purchase price will be paid in full upon pickup.
If you are traveling with sheep out of North Dakota and want a Veterinary Travel Certificate, please let me know and I can have that done for you upon your request and at your expense.