Finnsheep Breeders Association, Inc.
Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Finnish Landrace Sheep
Welcome to the Finnsheep Breeders Association website! Our association provides record keeping for registrations and transfers of Finnsheep, also known as Finnish Landrace Sheep, in North America, works to promote and preserve the breed and serves as a communication link for its members and others interested in the breed.
Finnsheep are a multi-purpose breed, native to Finland. Arriving in the United States in 1968, for the express purpose of increasing prolificacy in existing breeds, their genetics can still be found in many modern commercial flocks. Finnsheep are very docile and easy to manage, making them extremely popular for family farms and
children. Their outstanding fleece qualities and varied colors make their wool
some of the most sought after in the world by spinners and fiber artists and Finn
sheepskins are popular choices for those seeking therapeutic and protective
products for use in businesses and in the home. Finn meat is exceptionally lean
and tender and is highly desired by a variety of specialty markets and those
searching for healthy lamb cuisine.
Heidi Trimbur - Secretary
FBA Board Director
Webmaster
TrimburField Finnsheep
58 Bitting Road
Alburtis, PA 18011
610-845-3607
Board of Directors:
Leanne Hughes, President
Triple L Finnsheep
89202 N. Harrignton, Rd.
West Richland, WA 99353
509-539-6745
Clark BreDahl, Vice-President
Mormon Trail Farm
1911 290th Street
Greenfield, IA 50849
641-745-2323
Grant W. Blackburn-Treasurer
Anzar Sheep
142 Gravel Lane
Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-4594
Joe Smith - FBA Director
House Mountain Finnsheep
765 Jacktown Road
Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-6062
Elizabeth Kinne Gossner
FBA Director
Stillmeadow Finnsheep
5883 Randall Hill Rd.
DeRuyter, NY 13052
315-852-3344
Grey-Piebald Ram
Photo: Triple L Finnsheep
Registry
Finnsheep Breeders Assn., Inc.
15603 173rd Street
Milo, IA 50166
641-942-6402
Grace Hatton - FBA Director
Newsletter Editor
Hatton Finnsheep
177 Hatton Road
Hawley, PA 18428
570-775-9136
Finnsheep are one of the best foraging sheep breeds. They are willing to
consume a variety of natural roughages in addition to traditionally grazed
grasses. They can be used effectively to clear out underbrush and growth
in woods in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Their unique
genetic hardiness and ability to adapt to a wide range of conditions makes Finnsheep uniquely capable of consuming a more varied diet than other breeds of sheep and still maintain excellent condition.
Photo: Stillmeadow Finnsheep
Unlike many other breeds, Finnsheep come in an array of colors! The most common color is white but you may also find black, brown, fawn, the piebald spotting and badger faced patterns as well. The wide variety, coupled with the outstanding quality characteristics of Finn wool, is what makes a clean Finn fleece capable of selling at the very top of the market. We have carefully selected the photos on this site so that you can get a first hand look at the variety of colors available within the breed. If you love soft, sparkling wool in an artist's palette of colors, this is the breed for you!
If, after visiting our site, you would like more information, please feel free to contact one of our breeders
listed in the Breeders Directory, our secretary or any other member of our Board of Directors. We look forward to speaking with you!
Newborn Grey Ewe Lamb
Photo: Firefly Fields Finnsheep
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White
Brown
Fawn
Grey
Black
There are many shades within a color. The colors shown to the right represent
the five main colors of Finn wool. Note the color goes to the skin line. Outer tips may fade but the actual color is found at the skin line. Unlike the fleeces of other
Scandinavian-origin breeds, Finn fleece
is not dual-coated and should have a
very obvious crimp in it. Patterns, such
as the Piebald and Badger-Face are
also found among the breed. Samples
of these patterns can be found through-
out the site.
Photo:Trimburfield Finnsheep
The typical Finn ewe matures early, breeds out of season and lambs easily. A mature ewe can average three or more lambs per lambing, is an excellent mother and produces large quantities of milk when on an appropriate nutritional program. Sheep milk has one of the highest CLA values in the world today, making the milk much more nutritious than traditional North American sources. Finns and Finn
genetics are also found in today's top-producing sheep dairies.
Finnsheep genetics are desirable for use in improving reproductive characteristics of other breeds and the Finn
and Finn-cross can often be found in breeding programs which are focused on improving Litter Weight Weaned
percentages.
2nd Term Ends in 2012
First Term Ends in 2012
First Term Ends in 2011
First Term Ends in 2010
First Term Ends in 2011
First Term Ends in 2010
Black Piebald Ewe