The Corriedale breed originated in New Zealand from Lincoln and Leicester x Merino crosses and was imported into the U.S. in 1914. Corriedales are a medium-sized, white-faced breed that is well adapted to the farm flock states. They are prolific, good mothers, produce good market lambs and yield heavy, medium-wool fleeces with good staple length and luster.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 220-275 lb
Ewe 150-200 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 25-31
USDA Wool Grade 50’s-58’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 10-15 lb

YIELD
50-60%

STAPLE LENGTH
3 1/2 - 6"