soayandboreraysheepsociety.org
The Soay & Boreray Sheep Society
https://soayandboreraysheepsociety.org
Soay Sheep
Soay Sheep The Soay is one of the UK's primitive breeds and part of the Northern short-tailed group. They are possibly the earliest example of primitive sheep in the United Kingdom and also the smallest. Mature ewes average 25kg and rams are about 35kg. The name of the breed, Soay, is taken from the Island […]
Boreray Sheep
The feral sheep on Boreray were left behind, and with the Scottish Dunface having been recorded as extinct in 1880, the genetic findings have given them an even greater importance for Scotland. In 1971 the first small group of seven Boreray sheep (four ewes and three rams) were taken off the island and brought over to the mainland.
Membership
A member of the society can expect to receive a regular newsletter. The newsletter is produced to provide members with information on Soay and Boreray sheep, and other keepers and breeders. One of the objectives will be to help members keep in touch with other Soay or Boreray people and facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and stock.
Stock For Sale & Wanted
Soay and Boreray Sheep Society members can advertise free of charge on this site as part of their £12 annual membership fee. Adverts will be displayed in chronological order (most recent first) for no less than one month and will then be removed after three months, unless instructions to the contrary are received. ...
News
The Soay and Boreray Sheep Society is holding its Annual General Meeting at 11am on 14th October at Mudchute Park and Farm. There is very. Read More » Soays for Sale August 22, 2023 PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND PH2 7SU, MOSSOAY FLOCK:- 4 x 2023 Tup wethers; plus 2 X Tup lamb entires; and Stock Ram "Mossoay Icarus", aged 3+ and.
FAQ's
The pedigree registration of Soay and Boreray sheep is handled within the Combined Flock Book managed by Grassroots Systems Ltd on behalf of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. If you have bought sheep from a breeder or recognised sale, the vendor/breeder will give you the registration papers and inform Grassroots that they have sold the sheep to ...