BREEDING STOCK AVAILABILITY

Kelly Corner Farm aquired its first white and natural colored longwools in 2003. We bred about 25 ewes last fall and are hoping to have a limited number of lambs available for sale for the first time late spring of 2006.

If you are interested in purchasing lambs, or for more information get in touch with Julie at julie@kellycornerfarm.com

Leicester Longwool

Also Known By: Bakewell Leicester, Dishley Leicester, English Leicester, Improved Leicester, Leicester, New Leicester

The Leicester Longwool is a sheep breed with a long and interesting history.

Physical Characteristics.

The fleece is heavy, curly, soft handling and lustrous, with a spiral-tipped staple 200-250mm in length, 32-38 micron. The fleece generally weighs from 11 to 15 pounds with some weighing as much as 20 pounds. Leicester Longwool are generally described as a medium to large breed with a large, high quality carcass. They are currently found in the US, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.