2020 Boreray Fleece from Benita
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Boreray fleeces available.
Description
This is a surprisingly soft, clean, creamy coloured fleece which has a slight crimp. It has longer guard hairs, especially around the neck and legs.
ID
#80
Breed
Colour
Cream
Staple
9cm
Weight
910g
Collected
June 2020
Method
Rooed & Sheared
State
Several Pieces
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Relatively clean, some small particles
Notes
Benita has not been sheared in her previous home so there are some small patches where last year’s fleece has remained attached at the tips. This pulls off easily. There is a lot of lanolin.
About the Sheep
Name
Benita
Description
Benita is a quiet old girl who loves to hog the field shelter whether it's raining or not!
Breed
Sex
Female
Born
2011
Age
Approx. 13 years old