2022 Boreray Fleece from Dahila
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Boreray fleeces available.
Description
Dahila's fleece is very loose. It has a very soft undercoat and a moderate amount of hair. The colour is creamy white with darker patches on the neck and legs. The staple is quite long for a Boreray and has very wavy tips.
ID
#467
Breed
Colour
Creamy white
Staple
10-14cm
Weight
800g
Collected
June 2022
Method
Rooed (Plucked)
State
One Piece
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Quite a lot of VM
Notes
There is quite a bit of lanolin at the base.
About the Sheep
Name
Dahila
Description
Dahila joined the Marlfield Flock in 2020 from the Isle of Man. She is a dark faced Boreray and has lovely horns.
Breed
Sex
Female
Born
2016
Age
Approx. 8 years old