WIND RIDGE FARM
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OUR SHEEP
Our breeding philosophy helps us recognize the traits and characteristics of the sheep and their fiber that will promote improvement in our flock.
BREEDING
WOOL
Fiber quality reflects good breeding and nutrition. At Wind Ridge Farm we strive to have our flock produce strong and lustrous wool - as fleeces, roving, yarn and blankets.
MEAT
Our breeding philosophy helps us recognize the traits and characteristics of the sheep and their fiber that will promote improvement in our flock.
TEESWATER
Teeswater sheep are listed as Critical by The Livestock Conservancy. They are an old breed named after the river Tees in England. They were introduced to the US for an upbreeding program. Compared to most English longwools their fleeces are finer. Their locks are long and wavy and their luster makes them well-loved by dyers. Their fiber is strong and durable and is easily spun.
These sheep have a tremendous amount of presence and can be quite personable.
CROSSES
Teeswater & Bluefaced Leicester "crosses" are bred thoughtfully, keeping in mind the characteristics of the sheep & their fiber. My "crosses" tend to be hardy & healthy & good sized which means good market lambs. When crossing a fine with a long wool the resulting fiber has loft, is soft yet silky and has luster, length & strength.
The "crosses" are strong and welcome members of my flock.
OUR FLOCK
Our flock includes both registered Teeswaters and Bluefaced Leicesters. We blend our wool through cross-breeding - right on the sheep - and not at a mill.
Wind Ridge Farm has developed a healthy flock of Teeswater and other sheep with amazing wool. Read about our philosophy and each breed or skip to a slide show of the whole process —> from sheep to locks to roving to yarn. The rest is up to you! Email us to find out more.
