RAMSAY FARMS: For Sale List:

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

For Sale List: - Updated!

Below you will find a list of the current "for sale" and "evaluation" sheep. We are doing an extensive AI this fall with 12-15 ewes being AI'ed along with an additional 15-20 ewes of Cynthia's. We were able to secure the last Jericho, Holly and Jamie straws as well as most of the Timothy and Orion straws. I am also using a few Minder.

This sales list is subject to change. if you are interested in even some that are listed currently as 'being evaluated' please do not hesitate to ask about them as they may be come available sooner or later.

Ram Lambs:
All ram lambs are available for sale pending further evaluation of conformation, growth, horns, testicles, temperament etc. It is an ongoing, daily judgement. Some of these boys will be amazing sires, others are not destined to be flock sires. These prices reflect pedigree, potential worth in a flock, and current temperament, horn development (or lack of) color of fleece and SOFTNESS of fleece.

White Pine Peyton - Ag gulmoget ram - Forrest x Peep $400 reserved
White Pine Lyons - black ram - $350 - Jazz x Lavender
White Pine Rico - bersugget ram - F2 Orion - $300 Aman x Rachildas
White Pine Romeo - black ram - scurred - Barish x Rahu $250 F2 Timothy
White Pine Grover - black ram - scurred - Barish x Gracie $250 F2 Timothy
White Pine Rifle - black ram - could be modified Barish x RedBud F2 Timothy $200
Minwawe Cloud - bergsugget - $200
Minwawe Fiddler - moorit flecket yuglet ram - $300
White Pine Longmont - fawn ram - Heath x Layla, F2 Orion -Available NCWGA $150
White Pine Peterson - black ram (Forrest x Pi Lo) $125 NCWGA registerable
White Pine Masonville - black krunet ram (Jazz x Maya) $100 as a whether/fiber pet

Ewe Lambs:
Minwawe Mopsy II - black krunet ewe - $250
Minwawe Merry Go Round - Ag flecket ewe -$300 - held for evaluation
Minwawe D.C. - black krunet - $250 - held for evaluation
White Pine Silverthorne - Ag krunet burrit ewe - Jazz x Shasta - held for evaluation

Mature Ewes:
ShelteringPines Wind Sprite - shaela smirslet - $200

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Who we are

Ramsay Farms is situated in the northeastern part of Ottertail County, near Perham, Minnesota. This family farm of 320 acres has been in the Ramsay family for five generations, dating back to 1892. Today our farm prides itself on our Simmental cattle, Shetland Sheep and BlueFaced Leicester sheep. We strive to breed animals that closest match the breed standards given to them, and mindful of production, health and longevity in our animals as well.

In spring of 2016, there was a purchase of 32 acres in Green County, Wisconsin to accommodate Garrett for his work in that region. The animals have for the most part been moved to that location. Both locations will work in tandem to continue educating and promoting these animals and this way of life.

From the Shetland Sheep Society

"Shetland sheep have for generations been noted for their very soft and well crimped fleece. The wool is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and patterns. There are 11 main whole colours and 30 recognised markings.

By selecting from coloured fleeces a range of naturally coloured yarn can be produced. This eliminates the need for dyeing and therefore retains the soft feel of the natural fibre and is favoured by those who prefer a totally natural approach.

Shetland wool fibres are of a simple construction witha central cortex covered by a thin scaly cuticle, and have an average diameter of about 23 microns. However there is a range from 10-20 microns for neck and shoulder wool to 25to 35 microns for britch wool. the average staple length is 3.5 inches. The amount of crimp varies, and is most important in providing the 'bounce' required for knitwear. There is a positive correlation between fineness and crimp, with wool of the finest quality being crimped at between 8 and 12 to the inch. Wool from shetland sheep is used to produce gossamer lace, the famous 'Fair Isle' knitwear, and fine tweeds. Pure bred Shetland sheep tend to shed their fleece in sprin. The growth of new fleece can cause a rise or weak point and where this is present the fleece can sometimes be plucked or 'rooed' by hand. The timing of this can be different in each sheep, however, it is worth taking the care to get it right as rooed fleece can be amongst the softest because the fibres have no harsh cut ends as occurs with a sheared fleece.

Shetland fleece can be handspun straight from the fleece or made into rolags and then woollen spun. It can also be sorsted spun by hand, used on a peg loom or handwoven. It also felts well using either dry or wet methods. When processed commercially the wool can be made into the finest lightweight worsted cloth or heavier weight, harder wearing fabrics and tweeds."

RAMSAY FARMS

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

For Sale List: - Updated!

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