BEL TINE FARM, LLC

Announcing Romeldale Top

A new product line

from

Bel Tine Farm, LLC &

Reflection Farm

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We have been working all winter processing fleeces from several Romeldale breeders to bring you Romeldale/CVM Top for your spinning pleasure.  We are able to offer 6 natural colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· The American Romeldale/CVM is one of the rarest American sheep breeds.

 

· This breed is listed as critically endangered with the American Livestock Breed Conservancy (ALBC)

 

· Romeldale sheep are white, but the classic color pattern of the CVM is the badger-face; a light body with dark belly and head.  This color pattern creates an array of different tones within a single fleece.  Selection has increased the range of colors to include grey, black, brown, and moorit.  Fleece colors darken during maturation rather than fading as the sheep ages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· Fleece: Annually, each sheep grows an average of 6 to 12 lbs. of wool with an average yield of 65%.  Staple length averages 3 to 6 inches with a Bradford count of 60 to 64 or 24.94 to 20.60 microns.  The wool is soft and can be worn next to the skin.

 

· There are only a small handful of breeders working hard to protect this wonderful breed.

 

· This fiber is not offered commercially anywhere.

 

 

Come and take it for a spin.

We will be attending the following shows this year.

 

April 19-22   The Shepherds’ Extravaganza Puyallup WA

June 22 - 24  Black Sheep Gathering, Eugene, OR

Oct. 20 & 21, 2012  Fiber Fusion Northwest, Monroe, WA

or

You can use our contact info below

 

                  To contact us:

Bel Tine Farm, LLC

Phone:   253-677-9876

E-mail: beltinefarm@hotmail.com

 

Reflection Farm

Phone: 253-380-5511

Email:  mothershepherd@juno.com