Wool-E Farm started in 1997 with two Romney ewes, one white, one natural. Producing fleeces we wanted to spin into yarn due to limited local availability.
Romney was chosen for not only the wool characteristics, but also the ease of raising the animal, great mothering instincts and healthiness of the breed.
Over the past 13 years, over 100 lambs have been born at Wool-E Farm. We try to keep a flock of about 35-40 ewes. 2010 was the first year we chose not to have lambs. While I miss it terribly, I do not miss the 2 AM barn checks in February and March to see if we have any new arrivals, or if anyone needs help wth delivery.
We do not cover our sheep. First, they seem to be able to get out of the covers faster than I can get them on them, but also Romney wool with its ease of spinning, if any small amount of chaff is left in the wool, if flicks out during spinning.
Take time to browse through our products, check out the shows we will be attending and hosting this year and let us know if there is anything we could do better to bring you some of the best Romney wool to spin.
