How we raise our sheep

We raise Icelandic sheep in Portland, Or and Estacada, Or. Our sheep spend the summer in  Estacada where they grow and thrive on plenty of fresh grass and black berries. In the fall we bring them home to set up our breeding groups. After breeding the rams go back to Estacada and the girls stay in Portland to lamb. The Portland place actually belongs to a friend just down the road from my house. It's only about 3 minutes away so we can spend alot of time there with the sheep. The Estacada place also belongs to a friend. It's a lot farther from home but in the summer grazing period we don't need to be around as often. We do go out once or twice a week just to visit with them and check on their condition. My friends who live there also help keep an eye on them. I couldn't do it without either friend. We are looking for our own property to move to but in the mean time this set up works well for all concerned. I get free grass and they get help with keeping down the grass and blackberries. Seems to be a win win situation.