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Elliottdale sheep
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Elliottdale sheep

Place of Origin Tazmania
Origin The Elliottdale is a breed of domestic sheep originating from Tasmania. It is a carpet wool breed raised primarily for its wool. Due to the amount of wool grown by the Eliottdale, it needs to be shorn twice per year.
Purpose Fiber
Characteristics The wool has a fibre diameter of 38 - 40 microns. At each shearing, the wool is approximately 120 to 200 mm (4.7 to 7.9 in) in length and weighs about 6.0 kg (13.2 lb). On average, rams weigh 70 kg (150 lb) and ewes weigh 58 kg (128 lb) at maturity. Rams can be horned or polled (hornless). Ewes are always polled. The breed is uni-coloured and white.
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