2020 Shetland Shearling Fleece from Easter
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Shetland fleeces available.
Description
This is a fine, crimpy moorit fleece with small patches of white at the back end. There is crimp along the whole staple length. It comes in several pieces as it was partly rooed (plucked) and partly sheared.
ID
#6
Breed
Colour
Moorit (Brown)
Staple
10cm
Weight
760g
Collected
April 2020
Method
Sheared
State
Several Pieces
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Some minor vegetative material due to some of the fleece being plucked out. This should wash out easily.
Notes
There are some double cuts where the fleece was sheared.
About the Sheep
Name
Easter
Description
A moorit shetland ewe with a small white patch on her side. She generally sheds her fleece naturally.
Breed
Sex
Female
Born
2019
Age
Approx. 5 years old