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Bookmark or Share- Soay sheep - WikipediaThe Soay sheep is a breed of domestic sheep (Ovis aries) descended from a population of feral sheep on the 100-hectare (250-acre) island of Soay in the St Kilda Archipelago, about 65 kilometres (40 mi) from the Western Isles of Scotland. It is one of the Northern European short-tailed sheep breeds.
- Soay SheepSoay are easy keepers and easy lambers. These lightfooted, excellent foragers improve Small sheep for small acreage pastures while grazing. Adult ewes weigh 50 lbs, rams 75 lbs.
- SOAY SHEEPThe 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.
- Soay, Inner Hebrides - WikipediaSoay (Scottish Gaelic: Sòdhaigh, pronounced [ˈs̪ɔː.aj]) is an island just off the coast of Skye, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Soay lies to the west of Loch Scavaig on the south-west coast of Skye, from which it is separated by Soay Sound. Unlike its neighbours Skye and Rùm, Soay is low-lying, reaching 141 metres (463 ft) at Beinn Bhreac.
- Soay, St Kilda - WikipediaSoay (Scottish Gaelic: Soaigh) is an uninhabited islet in the St Kilda archipelago, Scotland. The name is from Old Norse Sauðey, meaning "island of sheep". The island is part of the St Kilda World Heritage Site and home to a primitive breed of sheep. Excluding Rockall, it is the westernmost point of the United Kingdom.
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