2024 Shetland Fleece from Cindy
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Shetland fleeces available.
Description
This very open moorit (brown) fleece is very fine with a fairly tight crimp. The fleece is a darker chocolate reddish brown at the base with faded tips.
ID
#653
Breed
Colour
Brown
Staple
5cm
Weight
780g
Collected
May 2024
Method
Rooed (Plucked)
State
One Piece
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Low VM
Notes
As it was rooed it contains a lot of lanolin flakes from next to the sheep’s skin. This will come out during washing/processing.
About the Sheep
Name
Cindy
Description
Cindy is a moorit Shetland ewe who joined the Marlfield flock in 2019. She's quite small yet always seems to have twin lambs!
Breed
Sex
Female
Born
2017
Age
Approx. 7 years old