2024 Shetland Fleece from Patch
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Shetland fleeces available.
Description
This black fleece is sun bleached to brown, and has some small white areas and some white fibres mixed in. Some of the fleece is tightly crimped, other areas are more loosely crimped.
ID
#697
Breed
Colour
Black/Brown
Staple
8cm
Weight
1.7kg
Collected
June 2024
Method
Sheared
State
One Piece
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
Slightly (see notes)
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Fairly average amount of VM
Notes
There is a small cotted patch on the neck/top of spine.
About the Sheep
Name
Patch
Description
Patch is a very chatty ewe who is always wandering off and forgetting her lamb!
Breed
Sex
Female
Born
2016
Age
Approx. 8 years old