2021 Ryeland Shearling Fleece from Abel
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Ryeland fleeces available.
Description
Ryeland wool is lovely and soft - it washes to a creamy white, and the crimp means that when spun it gives a bouncy yarn.
ID
#213
Breed
Colour
white
Staple
5-8 cm
Weight
1.2kg
Collected
May 2021
Method
Sheared
State
One Piece
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Treated 14/04/2021
Condition
Raw
V.M.
There is some VM, I have tried to remove all the bits around the neck where the tiny ingrained bits of hay accumulate - the bits that are left are bigger bits because he didn't want to stay on the board when I was shearing him!
Notes
The raw wool can look disappointingly grey, but once washed is lovely and bright. Ryeland wool is very fine, which means that it spins to a lightweight bouncy yarn, a lot less dense than some fibres. The timing of fly treatment was intended to be safe when the sheep are sheared.
About the Sheep
Name
Abel
Description
Abel is my young ram - he is calm and friendly and him and his Dad spend a lot of time together.
Breed
Sex
Male
Born
2020
Age
Approx. 4 years old