Raw fleece
Sheep shearing
We sheer our sheep twice a year, once in September and once in April.
About our fleeces:
- All of our raw fleece are sold out for spring 2021. Our next shearing will be in the fall of 2021. (Gotland sheep)
- Our next lamb fleeces (Blue faced Border Leicester) will be available in the fall of 2021.
- Crosses: Gotlands also cross well with other wool breads.
- Babydoll sheep fleece will be available in the spring of 2022.
- Please contact us for more info.
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Raw fleece
Raw unprocessed fleece, unwashed freshly shorn off the sheep. Lightly skirted and bagged. Fleece are sold by weight with a 4 oz. minimum.
Gotland fleece
Gotland fleece is fine, long, lustrous and dense. It can be varying shades of grey, from pale silver to a rich blue-gray to a dark charcoal or almost black. The fleece is typically 29-34 microns.
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Babydoll fleece
Babydoll fleece is springy and soft. About 2 to 3 inches long, it is relatively short. It runs in the 19 to 22 micron range, which means it’s very similar to cashmere and can be worn next to the skin without being itchy and uncomfortable.
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colored bluefaced leicester
Bluefaced Leicester is a longwool breed with a staple length of 3-6 inches, and 24-28 microns. It creates high-quality semi-luster yarns with soft hand, beautiful drape, and excellent dyeing properties.
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About shearing
Modern fine wool sheep will grow wool continuously, so it is important to shear them at least once sometimes twice per year depending on their breed genetics. Shearing is usually done in the spring, as to help the sheep regulate their body temperature and prevent overheating in the hot summer months. Sheep can also be shorn prior to winter however they will require good nutrition and shelter from the cold weather.
Shearing is a specialized skill and physically demanding. Shearing requires skill so that sheep are shorn properly without cuts or injuries to the sheep and shearer. Always hire a good professional shearer to shear sheep.
Wool fibers are renewable, durable and breathable.
Video with permission from Right Choice Shearing.
