[Jacob-list] Lamb fleece types

[Debbie Bennett]

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I have one mother line that produces lambs with the type of fleeces 
you're describing. As adults there is more of a crimp pattern to their 
fleeces than most Jacobs have. The fleece is still open with little 
grease, grows longer than most (6 to 6 1/2 inches). I had the oldest dam 
in that line micron tested. At 6 years of age, she had an average fiber 
diameter of 33.2 microns with a standard deviation of 5.3 microns. All 
this means is that her fiber is slightly coarser than the majority of my 
ewes. The difference between the black and white fibers is negligent. 
Even though her fiber is coarser, it is still within the accepted range. 
None of this tells you anything about handle - her fleece feels very 
soft. Color - hasn't faded much, has crisp lines between the black and 
white. Spins like a dream - I always keep her fleece for myself.
She's also an excellent mother, etc,. I will have two of her offspring 
for sale later this year - a yearling ewe and this year's lilac ram lamb.
Debbie Bennett
  Feral Fibre
Oakland, Oregon
> These twin girls have soft wavy fleeces. Black and white are of equal
> length and texture. No kemp fibers. They look a little like they have
> short finger waves (remember the Marcelle?).
>
> Any commment on this?
>
> Susan
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