Nora: According to "In Sheep's clothing ", "Barbados Blackbelly are raised exclusively for their meat", "The Fleece of these animals is of no commercial value and in most cases is Simply shed each year "The wool is usually very short, coarse, and hairy with no clearly defined staple or crimp. Its only value to hand spinners may be as a blend with other fleeces to produce a hairy, tweed like texture" A direct quote page 149 "Hair Sheep" happened to have the book in front of me because I am researching. Scottish Breeds of sheep! Nancy
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