2022 North Ronaldsay Fleece from Gizmo

This fleece is no longer available but we may have other North Ronaldsay fleeces available.
Price
£10.80
Stock
Out of stock
Description

This grey fleece has been rooed and is very loose. It is mostly in one piece, but some small bits have come away. There is a soft undercoat and a longer, wavy outer coat.

ID
#448
Colour
Grey
Staple
10cm
Weight
840g
Collected
June 2022
Method
Rooed (Plucked)
State
Several Pieces
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Some small bits of VM throughout
Notes
There are some larger flakes of lanolin at the base of the fibres due to the fleece having been rooed. These should wash out or generally break down into tiny pieces during processing.
About the Sheep
Picture of sheep
Name
Gizmo
Description
Gizmo is a typical friendly North Ronaldsay sheep. She was the first North Ronaldsay to be born at Marlfield Farm. Here she is browsing the diverse vegetation we have on the farm.
Sex
Female
Born
2017
Age
Approx. 7 years old
Price
£10.80
Stock
Out of stock