Friendly Shetland Sheep, Perfect for UK Smallholders! Adam's Farm Diaries - Fridays with Fran Ep24

Welcome back to Adam Henson's Farm Diaries - Fridays with Fran!
When Fran is asked about the perfect sheep for UK smallholdings/homesteads, the friendly Shetlands always come to mind. Fran is also checking in the smallest of our Castlemilk Moorit newborns.
Meet Fran, a key member of our team, who knows all the ins, outs and personalities of the 50+ breeds we have on site. Fran will be here most Fridays to share stories and updates from our British farm park.
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[@tinytonymaloney7832]

What a lovely job you have there. I think if I ever get any more pet sheep a small herd of Shetlands will be my choice. Horned Dorset sheep although incredibly tame are so big and heavy you need to be quite fit to do there feet and shear. I would like to see a video for foot treatment/ trimming on sheep and goat's soon if you could 👍

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

They certainly are good for a workout! Great idea, we'll put it in the schedule 😊

[@sueg1530]

Really interesting Fran. I love the primitive breeds. Thank you

[@CotswoldFarmPark]

You're more than welcome!

[@jennifercourtemanche9793]

My second favorite breed of sheep - just behind my Icelandics.

[@nunofyourbizness5975]

How is icelandic wool for spinning?

[@jennifercourtemanche9793]

@@nunofyourbizness5975 I am such a beginner spinner that all fleeces are challenging for me (ha!) but they are a double coated breed so that can be a challenge. Short fluffy fibers and long harsher fibers. Some people spin them separately.

[@nunofyourbizness5975]

Are shetland rams very aggressive?

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Evil little things escape all the time. Alcatraz, Stalag Luft III, Colditz, Spandau ADX Florence, the Shetland would escape the lot with ease.