This breed of sheep was developed in the early 20th century using the Manx Loughtan, moorit Shetland, Soay and wild Mouflon stock. Coloration is light or dark brown and both males and females are horned.
Fiber Information*:
Fiber Information*:
- Staple length: 1.5-3 inches (the sample I had was less than the 1.5)
- Fiber description: 29-35 microns (can often be more fine). Locks are short and do not taper. Fleece and Fiber source book mentions that they can have tips bleached in the sun and this held true for the sample I purchased.
- Fleece size: 2-3lbs
Animal size: Rams are 120lbs with ewes weighing 85lbs. - Notes: The fleece I had was very short and springy and reminded me more of the Soay that I have than any Shetland I have spun. The exceptionally short staple made it hard to spin, but I would love to get another sample at some point to test it out again.
 Two ewes (left) and a ram of the Castlemilk Moorit breed at a sheep show. Photo credit: Evelyn Simak |  A Castlemilk Moorit ewe and her pair of lambs (at 2 days old). Photo credit: Sheepishly |
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