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Old 06/05/11, 05:24 PM
 
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Wool Was Flying Today
Today was shearing day - finally. 35 sheep lost their wool today. Its amazing what wool covers in animals. About half a dozen needed worming as their body condition was definitely down - others are PIGS (dominant females mostly) in the feed trough. The PIGS will get penned together so they can compete for reduced rations and slim down. AHH - its nice to see what the animals really look like for a change.

I have 3 large plastic bags of California Red Fleece (about 4 fleeces per bag) that someone needs to come and claim. It can be had for FREE. I live in the Kerrville, TX area if you are interested. Please don't ask me about what the specifics of wool are - to me wool is a waste product - too expensive to process.
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Old 06/05/11, 05:35 PM
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check out this website - you might be giving $$$ away! LOL $32 a lb???
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Old 06/05/11, 05:35 PM
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check out this website - you might be giving $$$ away! LOL $32 a lb???
http://www.applerose.com/Sales%20Red.html
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Old 06/05/11, 05:44 PM
 
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Aaaak! Too far to drive! If you could mail it I'd pay postage!!!

(and some for your time!!!)
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Old 06/05/11, 05:47 PM
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That per pound price is for processed roving, not raw fleece.
Wool weighs a lot less once it is washed and carded.

If I were closer, I would be right over to pick out one of your fleeces to try.
Surely some lucky person will take you up on them.
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Old 06/05/11, 10:01 PM
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I wish I had a trip planned to see my son in San Antonio this summer!!!!
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