Iron Age sheep
Iron Age sheep
An ancient, hardy sheep breed that roams freely – and a local taste of the mountains.
About the breed
One of the oldest sheep breeds we have
The Iron Age sheep – also known as the Old Norwegian Spælsau – is a small, hardy breed with deep roots in Norwegian nature. It lives outdoors for much of the year and grazes freely in the outfields and mountains.
At Søya the animals live in free, hardy flocks in a landscape shaped by generations of grazing. Roaming freely on varied pasture gives the meat a natural, mild taste of the mountains – and fine wool for our SØYA yarn.
From farm to table
What the Iron Age sheep gives us
Pinnekjøt, fenalår and cured meats from our own lambs – with a natural taste of the mountains.
Soft wool spun into yarn from Old Norwegian Spælsau sheep.
Natural sheepskins for the cabin, the living room and cosy moments.
The animals graze freely in the hills and mountains for much of the year.
An ancient breed that copes with weather, wind and barren terrain.
The grazing keeps the cultural landscape open and alive.
Photos
The animals and what they give
A taste of the farm
Meat, yarn and sheepskins in the shop
You will find the products from the Iron Age sheep in the farm shop – from cured meats and fenalår to SØYA yarn and sheepskins.