2024 North Ronaldsay Shearling Fleece from Timmy
Description
This is a typical North Ronaldsay tup fleece, with longer staple around the neck. It is a lovely mix of rich brown and grey shades. It is beautifully soft and wavy.
ID
#656
Breed
Colour
Brown
Staple
8-12cm
Weight
630g
Collected
May 2024
Method
Hand Sheared
State
One Piece
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
Slightly (see notes)
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Low VM
Notes
The fleece is cotted along the spine. There are also quite a lot of lanolin flakes at the base of the fibre which should come out during washing/processing.
About the Sheep
Name
Timmy
Description
Tiramisu is a young North Ronaldsay tup who we call Timmy for short (after the character in Shaun the Sheep).
Breed
Sex
Male
Born
2023
Age
Shearling (Between 12 and 24 months old)