Merinos grazing near Cover- All housing -Oct 2004
Foxfire Farms Merinos
The flock was started in 1992 with four sheep purchased from Morehouse Farm in Red Hook, N. Y. Our main focus is on wool production. We try to maintain wool diameter of 20 microns ( 70s spinning count) or less, as well as good color , character and proper length .We increased our flock to a maximum of 85 sheep our present number. All of our foundation stock was purchased from Morehouse Farm and all animals are registered with the American Delaine Merino Record Association.
Breeding Stock
No breeding stock ready for sale at this time.
Wool
No wool available at this time.
Shearing
Jim had the opportunity to attend a 7 day beginner's
shearing school in 1992 taught by Alan Barker, a cetified instructor for the
New Zealand Wool Board.He attended four more NZWB schools and continues to attend
the professional shearing school in year at Cornell University taught by Doug
Rathke, an american shearer approved as instructor for the NZWB. After completing
the school he started his own custom shearing business which he continues today.
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