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Fine Wool Breeds: Debouillet

The Debouillet was developed in New Mexico in 1920 from Delaine Merino x Rambouillet crosses. Well adapted for southwest range sheep production, the Debouillet is medium-sized, white-faced with wool on the legs, hardy and can lamb unassisted under range conditions. They have a well-developed flocking instinct and produce a high-quality, long-stapled, fine-wool fleece.
 

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 220-275 lb
Ewe 125-150 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 18-22
USDA Wool Grade 64s-80s
  
GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 9 1/2 - 14 lb

YIELD
45-55%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-5"