Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep
Summary
A sheep shearer in Lincolnshire removed an unusually large 8-foot by 8-foot wool fleece from a Lincoln Longwool sheep, one of the largest native sheep breeds in the UK. The sheep felt better after being sheared, and the fleece was one of the biggest the shearer had ever seen.Key Facts
- The fleece measured about 8 feet by 8 feet (2.4 meters by 2.4 meters).
- The sheep was a Lincoln Longwool, a large heritage sheep breed in the UK.
- Lincoln Longwool sheep have wool covering their entire body, from nose to tail.
- Mature rams of this breed can weigh between 120 to 150 kilograms (19 to 24 stone).
- The breed was mainly raised for its wool but has become less common.
- Sheep shearer Carl Sutton worked in Lincolnshire and said this was the largest fleece he had ever shorn.
- Angie Beale from the Black Barn Therapy Farm uses Lincoln Longwool sheep for therapy.
- The shearing took place on a hot day, and the fleece was removed in one piece.
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