The Shetland sheep is very much a native of the islands, and was, until recently, not found in many places elsewhere except in the mainland of Great Britain.
Since Shetland sheep were imported to the US in 1986, an
increasing number of flocks have been formed in North
America. These sheep have not greatly changed in the
last 100 years and are therefore considered "primitive."
Shetland wool is some of the finest wool in the world. It is soft, yet strong and durable and is a delight to spin. The finest of the Shetland yarns were knitted into lace shawls; so fine they could be drawn through a wedding ring. Garments made from Shetland wool are unexcelled for their softness and warmth.
Laurie's Lambs is pleased to
announce that we have F1 ewes and rams out of Island
Skeld SSBG No. 033805
from our 2006 lambing
Fleeces For Sale
Fleeces usually weigh between 2 and 4 lbs, but 5 and 6 lbs is not uncommon. Staple length is usually 2-4” with an outer coat reaching to 6”. Shetland wool has a micron count of 20-25 with a spin count in the upper 50’s to low 60’s
Shetland wool comes in the widest ranges of colors. 11 colors and 30 different patterns are recognized by the North American Shetland Sheepbreeders Society
(NASSA).
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