2024 Boreray Shearling Fleece from Opal
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Boreray fleeces available.
Description
This small Boreray fleece is soft and wavy in a neutral creamy-white.
ID
#661
Breed
Colour
Cream
Staple
13cm
Weight
520g
Collected
May 2024
Method
Sheared
State
One Piece
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Lots of little bits of VM
Notes
There is a layer of new growth at the base of the fleece. This can be plucked out to make the fleece suitable for spinning.
About the Sheep
Name
Opal
Description
Opal is a feisty little Boreray ewe!
Breed
Sex
Female
Born
2023
Age
Shearling (Between 12 and 24 months old)