On Saturday, March 31st, we sheared our sheep. The weather looked hopeful but April showers soon followed. Hopefully, the sun will shine soon!
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Our First Shearing Day!
We were very nervous about our first shearing day. Thankfully, everything went well. Kristen Rosser did a great job! And a special thank you to Mother Nature who gave us a chilly day rather than a wet, snowy day as first predicted.
Shearing Day 2015
This past Sunday we spent the afternoon at Feederbrook Farm for shearing day. We also met Roland, a Shetland sheep, who will be joining our little flock along with Abner. If the weather cooperates and the ground thaws, we should be next on the list to having our fencing installed.
Abner
Abner and Roland (front)
Washing Icelandic Fleece
Icelandic Fleece
Icelandic Fleece Lock
In October, we headed to the Hudson Valley for the New York Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck, NY). I proised myself I would not purchase any fleece but I couldn’t help myself. I am very interested in the primitive breeds and I fell in love with this beautiful Icelandic fleece. The fleece is from a five month old lamb from the Common Threads Farm. Who could resist a soft, lamb fleece!
Once I got the fleece home, I started to read more about the breed. I found out the fleece felts if you look at it crossed-eyed. So, naturally, I hesitated…..hesitated for a few months worrying I might felt the fleece while trying to wash it. Finally, I got over my fear and I started to wash the fleece. I am washing it in small batches and I have a bit more to go. My husband keeps saying what smells in the kitchen, it must be the fleece but I happily ignore his protests.
I found some great information on Icelandic fleece:
Washing Instructions for Icelandic Fleece and Yarn
Stay tuned for more posts about Icelandic Fleece….
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