Columbia Ram courtesy of Nyr100 on flickr
I was really surprised to read that Columbia sheep are an American breed. They were in fact created by the U.S. Dept of Agriculture in the early 18th century. The first cross was Lincoln Ram to a Rambouillet Ewe. They took the elite of these crosses and created the Columbia Breed.
Columbia ewe by thefullwiki.org
These sheep were made for the ranges out west. As more people became interested in the breed. They proved to be quite adaptable. Columbias’ are a large polled breed. Rams weigh in at a hefty 225-300 pds. Ewes’ come in at 150-225 pds. These are a well balanced sheep, bred to produce a dense, weighty, white fleece.
Columbia sheep thanks to baalands on flickr
The weeks contest is for some lovey handspun.This is the Redwood Colorway.in my lovely basic blend. The Basic Blend composition is 70% wool, 20% mohair and 10% firestar. This yarn is a 3-ply. It’s 126 yards of squishy, lofty yarny goodness.
Redwood yarn
To enter just reply in this post before Thursday , August 9th. Happy Fibering!
All information provided by The Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America.
As a knitter I am becoming ever more interested in Sheep lol
I like knowing the origins of my wool.
I love how you research the various breeds of sheep for us. It is so interesting.
Thank you much.
This is quite lovely yarn – both the wool and the color. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the info!
Such a pretty color!
Kenyetta on Ravelry
Thanks for the information on sheep breeds! Now that I’m a (still beginning) spindler, I’m really interested in knowing where my fiber comes from.
Thanks for keeping us informed about all the breds of sheep. The articles are so interesting to read. Lovely yarn, too.
I love the yarn and color, homage to the sheep.
Very pretty yarn, and an interesting little post 🙂
Beautiful! Love the color, it would make a beautiful hat. thanks!
I was suprised to hear that the government made a breed.
schwip on Ravelry
So cool! Thank you for posting!
Becky
Intersting read and very nice yarn too.
Thank you for a chance to win! Love all of your videos! 🙂
Just beautiful. I want it!
Interesting info about the sheep. I love the color of the yarn and it sounds like it is soft and squishy. Would love to find out for myself, so hope I am the lucky winner.
Zowmom on Ravelry
Interesting article. Love the yarn.
Beautiful yarn! Thanks for the chance to win! (cnuland on Rav)
lovely yarn.
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Love this yarn <3
I’ve learned more from you than I have from any other source! Thanks!
I love what I do!!!!
Im in love!! I love sheep! I used to have a few until I became I’ll and I miss farming so much! I enjoy all aspects of your work and soak up info like I’m thirsty.
I would love to receive some handspan wool as I am an avid knitter! Love!
Keep up the good,hard work! Bless you!
I’m sorry Lisa-Marie this contest ended August 9th but I have contests about every two weeks so stay tuned:)