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Limited Edition Brecknock Hill Cheviot Wool – Natural Spinning Fiber one ounce ONLY 95 cents an ounce!
Cheviot wool is a prominent breed from Britain, featuring a stunning natural white hue. The wool top is airy yet not slippery, making it an ideal choice for novice spinners. This fiber has "tooth" and it's an easy spin for beginners and experienced alike.
The Brecknock Hill Cheviot sheep is a very old breed of domestic sheep which was originated from Wales.
It is also known by some other names such as Brecon Cheviot and Sennybridge Cheviot. It is a very old breed and actually originated approximately 400 years ago, but only recognize in the mid 1850s.
The Brecknock Hill Cheviot sheep is a result of crosses with Welsh Mountain, Cheviot and Leicester sheep breeds. These crosses made the Brecknock Hill & Sennybridge sheep what they are today.
Purebred Brecknock Hill sheep come in all colors except spotted. They tend to be naturally small like their ancestors. And the great majority of them 23″ in height sheared.
The Brecknock Hill Cheviot sheep breed was introduced into the United States in 1838. And today the breed is raised mainly for meat production. Read some more information about this breed below.
Brecknock Hill Cheviots are considered a rare breed, and conservation efforts are underway to preserve their genetic diversity and promote their continued conservation as an important part of the agricultural heritage of the Brecon Beacons.
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