Finnsheep are well known for their high lambing rate - we often get triplets and quadruplets from our ewes. We’ve even heard that this breed can have as many as 7 in a litter! We select for strong mothering traits, good milk production, high lambing rates, and calm (even friendly!) disposition. One of our breeding lines is selected primarily for fleece quality. Our breeding stock includes black piebald and white individuals.
Finnsheep fleece has a nice lustre and ranges from medium to very soft. It has a well defined crimp and felts very well. Finnsheep fleece is ideal for felt-making as well as hand spinning.
We are experimenting with crossbreeding our Finn ram with Arcott, Suffolk and Romney ewes. Thus far we have been very pleased with the results.
Above: Finnsheep locks and hand-spun yarn
Above: Maggie (furthest back) and her 2.5 month old quadruplets. Maggie fed them all well without any need for milk supplements.
We’re sorry... Aspen Croft Heritage Farm is no longer operating. We had several successful years of operation but have decided for personal reasons to change directions.
We thank all of our loyal customers and dozens of generous volunteers who helped make Aspen Croft such a special place over the years.