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Long Wool Breeds: Romney

The Romney, developed in England's Romney Marsh region to withstand cold and wet conditions, was imported into the U.S. in 1904. They are a medium-sized, white-faced breed with wool extending on the legs. They are good mothers with average or better prolificacy and milking ability and produce a coarse, long-stapled fleece that is well suited for spinning 


 

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

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 32-39
USDA Wool Grade 36’s-48’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT

Ewe 10-18 lb

YIELD
55-70%

STAPLE LENGTH
5-8"