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California Reds: Wool Educational Material for the Clothing Industry Breeds of Sheep Wool Apparel & Textile Education Textile Industry Research Fashion Schools The educational information listed in this section has graciously been provided by the American Sheep Industry Association Hair and Double-Coated Breeds: California Reds MATURE BODY WEIGHT Ram 175-220 lb.
In Brief
YIELD 50% STAPLE LENGTH 3-5" California Reds originated in 1970 at the University of California at Davis and are a cross between Tunis and Barbados breeds.
Hair and Double-Coated Breeds: California Reds
MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 175-220 lb.
Ewe 120-150 lb.
AVERAGE fiber DIAMETER
Micron 31-28
Spinning Count 54-50
GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 5-7 lb.
YIELD
50%
STAPLE LENGTH
3-5"
California Reds originated in 1970 at the University of California at Davis and are a cross between Tunis and Barbados breeds. They are almost deer-like in appearance but respond very well to quite handling. They have a gentle disposition and are good mothers and milkers. The lambs are born all red but change in color as adults. Mature California Reds turn a light tan color but retain the red color on their legs and head. Rams possess a full mane of hair growing down the chest and are hornless.
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YIELD 50% STAPLE LENGTH 3-5" California Reds originated in 1970 at the University of California at Davis and are a cross between Tunis and Barbados breeds.
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