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As sheep age, their fleece tends to become coarser and less uniform in texture. The quality of wool may decline due to changes in the sheep's health and nutrition, leading to variations in fiber diameter and strength. Older sheep may also produce less fleece overall, and the natural oils in the wool can diminish, affecting its luster and ease of spinning. Regular shearing and proper care can help maintain fleece quality throughout a sheep's life.
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What happens to a sheeps fleece as it ages?
Black sheep normally turn gray as they age. Normally a ewe's fleece will get dryer and coarser and sometimes their wool will fall out in places especially if they're bred every year.
What is a sheeps coat of wool?
A fleece
What do you call a sheeps coat of wool?
its called a fleece
What rhymes with piece that means Sheeps wool?
The word you're looking for is 'fleece'.
What rhymes with piece and is part of a sheeps wool?
fleece
What is spuned from sheeps coat?
Wool is spun from the fleece of sheep.
Why does a sheeps fleece feel oily?
because the wool contains lanolin
What is the oil in sheeps fleece called?
The oil is known as lanolin
Why do they shear sheeps fleece?
With electric shears - they used to shear them with hand shears
Does sheeps have outer coverings?
Sheep grow wool. When the wool is shorn from a sheep it is called a fleece.
How many months does it take for a sheep to give birth?
After you cut a sheeps fleece you will want to wait at least six weeks for the new coat to grow in. You may choose to wait longer for a thicker coat, but do not cut the sheeps fleece any sooner than six weeks.
Why does a sheeps fleece feel so oily?
because they give off an oily/fatty substance called lanolin.
