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Windy Knob Farms
Fleece and More...
Windy
Knob Farms is excited to announce the arrival of its Corriedale
sheep in June of 2009.
An original cross between Lincolns and Merinos, the Corriedale
is a true dual purpose sheep that does well on pasture and excels in
its quality of fleece that is coveted by hand spinners for its
softness and durability, in addition to producing a flavorful quality
meat carcass. The
fleeces will be protected throughout the year due to the sheep being
jacketed; this helps to keep out vegetable matter and protects the
fleece from fading due to UV exposure.
This maintains the durability and rich color achieved through
premium breeding and genetics from across the country.
Our fleeces are then skirted and inspected to provide only the
best raw fleece to our customers; satisfaction guaranteed.
Windy
Knob Farms was able to purchase several bloodlines from proven
winners. The quality of
our fleece shows the value of good genetics and proper flock
management. Our flock
contains a wide variety of Corriedales from the registered Whites to
the grays and variegated browns, all the way to the truly special and
rare Moorit fleeces. Staple
length ranges from 3.5 to 6 inches and spinning numbers range from 54
up to 60 skeins.
In
addition to the fine fleeces we offer, we will have a variety of other
products available including quality pasture raised lamb, sheep hides
perfect for a bedside rug, and perhaps even a few finished fleece
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