Product Description
The Livestock Conservancy was launched in 2019 as a three year program to help save endangered sheep breeds. The response was staggering that they extended the program indefinitely.
By purchasing an endangered sheep breeds wool you are helping to save heritage breeds that are at risk of extinction. As a celebration of heritage breeds, we are offering 30% off retail prices.
We are a proud fiber provider for the Livestock Conservancy Institute, Shave em to save em program helping to prevent heritage breeds from extinction.
With your purchase you will receive an official passport sticker. You can read more about the Livestock Conservatory and get a passport book here >>> CLICK HERE
The Southdown sheep has a dense, resilient medium grade white fleece. These are versatile, medium handling wools which dye nicely and are ideal for hand-spinning. 28-30 micron. Bulky top!
Southdown sheep are an excellent choice for homesteads and small farm flocks. They are early maturing and prolific with a lambing rate of about 150 percent, meaning shepherds can typically anticipate a total of three lambs from two pregnancies. They adapt well to a variety of climates including wet regions. Naturally polled with calm and affectionate dispositions, Southdowns are also a popular breed for youth exhibition. This has significantly contributed to the more than 5,000 annual registrations.
Southdown wool is an excellent choice for socks and mittens as it resists felting. The wool can be spun for lofty, warm sweaters and strong, long-lasting blankets. Southdown is one of the few wools from breeds on the CPL that is both machine washable and dryable. The popularity of Southdowns has held steady over the last twenty years. The breed is now the sixth or seventh most popular sheep breed in the U.S. accounting for 80% of the global population of Southdowns. Significant numbers of Southdowns are also found in England, Australia and France.
Resistant to felting
Great for dying, needle felting, wet felting, and spinning.
Microns: 28-30mic
Fibre Length: 80mm
Top/Roving Length: 4 metres per 100g
Top/Roving Width: 1 inch
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