[Jacob-list] crimpy fleece

[Mary Hansson]

Most people in the sheep industry make a large distinction between lamb
fleece and adult fleece. I have never understood why it would be
different for this breed of sheep.  There is a wide variation in fleeces
from crimpy to not crimpy.  Of course, if a particular registry accepts
certain traits and does not accept others for registry.....and your
animal is displaying traits that are not accepted, it would be failed.
That would be the time to ask what you are registering.  It is a valid
means of solidifying traits in any breed and to make the animals in a
recognized breed more uniform.

Mary Ellen Hansson, ISeeSpots Farm 
Jacob Sheep:  Those horny, fuzzy critters 
Shop:  Knitting, crochet, spinning supplies 
www.iseespots.com (336) 854-6209 

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Subject: [Jacob-list] crimpy fleece


Hi all,
I was collecting a ram fleece sample for JSBA registration and was
really surprised to find that close to the skin the fleece is really
crimpy.  I wasn't expecting this as the "surface" wool does not appear
crimped at all.  He is about 8 months old.  I'm afraid this might be a
problem for registration.  

Is this likely to be a problem? Is the fleece likely to change
significantly as he gets older?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Lia Belanger Book
Hickory Hill Farm
Elizabethtown, PA  

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