Region: Wiltshire and Northumberland
modern rarebreed bred in Britain but not heritage or RBST listed
Medium bodied, long staple extra white fleece
Average Fleece Weight: 2-3 kg raw weight
Average Staple length: 4-6 inches.
Micron Range: 32-35
Recommended Craft Areas - Peg Loom Rug Making, Coarse wool Spinning, needle felting
Unique features: a large, long staple lustrous white fleece so craft needing a natural but very white fleece. Milky sheep, milky coloured fleece.
As the name suggests this breed was developed to be extremely milky! The breed was developed by a man called Lawrence Alderson between 1960-1970. They have been bred over the years to be extremely prolific sheep. They are more likely to have triplets and quads than any other breed! The breed is modern and it is a blend of British and continental breeds.
They have a white/ creamy fleece which covers their body only. They don't have horns but do have long ears which usually sit horizontally from their heads!
Their fleece is considered demi-lustrous and is usually quite heavy in weight. We find its best purpose is for stronger knitting and spinning yarn. It could also be blended nicely with other wools to improve its softness.
Region: Wiltshire and Northumberland
modern rarebreed bred in Britain but not heritage or RBST listed
Medium bodied, long staple extra white fleece
Average Fleece Weight: 2-3 kg raw weight
Average Staple length: 4-6 inches.
Micron Range: 32-35
Recommended Craft Areas - Peg Loom Rug Making, Coarse wool Spinning, needle felting
Unique features: a large, long staple lustrous white fleece so craft needing a natural but very white fleece. Milky sheep, milky coloured fleece.
As the name suggests this breed was developed to be extremely milky! The breed was developed by a man called Lawrence Alderson between 1960-1970. They have been bred over the years to be extremely prolific sheep. They are more likely to have triplets and quads than any other breed! The breed is modern and it is a blend of British and continental breeds.
They have a white/ creamy fleece which covers their body only. They don't have horns but do have long ears which usually sit horizontally from their heads!
Their fleece is considered demi-lustrous and is usually quite heavy in weight. We find its best purpose is for stronger knitting and spinning yarn. It could also be blended nicely with other wools to improve its softness.