muleman
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They are superior shedders aren't they, superior carcass to them than a traditional shedder
Wool...what will you do with yours...
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What’s a traditional shedder? Soay?They are superior shedders aren't they, superior carcass to them than a traditional shedder
Depends who you speak to & where their loyalties lie
Skintagain
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- Location
- Perched on the Pennines
Mebbe they areThey are superior shedders aren't they, superior carcass to them than a traditional shedder
muleman
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A shedder
Please can someone explain why wool has little value as it must be one of the most sustainable,natural products on the planet!!
Is it the washing/cleaning of the wool that is a big problem as uses so much water that has to be disposed of in an environmentally way but that’s difficult due to so much lanolin in it.
Oops sorry I think the above has been partly answered before
Is it the washing/cleaning of the wool that is a big problem as uses so much water that has to be disposed of in an environmentally way but that’s difficult due to so much lanolin in it.
Oops sorry I think the above has been partly answered before
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Well, this year all my wool will be going to the wool board. Last year I saw a company in Devon that makes garden string etc. wanted Whitefaced Dartmoor wool and were paying a lot more than the wool board for it. I contacted them and they said a local farmer takes it in for them weighs it and lets them know how much each person supplying it is owed. I dropped off two sheets full ( about 150 to 200KG) at said farm and waited for my money. after a couple of months and no payment I phoned the company and they said they would come back to me and let me know what was happening. So far I have NOT heard back from the company and despite me supplying contact details and bank account details have not received any payment. So this year it will go to the wool board as it has in the past, they might only pay peanuts for it but that is better than bugger all.
- Location
- Montgomeryshire
You would think they’d want to foster ongoing relationships with suppliers, especially if they have particular requirements regarding breed, etc. Seems very shortsighted to pull a fast one like that imo.
Hilly
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- Location
- Scottish Borders.
Thats bad , theft !
muleman
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Its still far better than the wool board.....the wool board took my neighbours wool and sent him a receipt to inform him that he owed them money but they would overlook it as a goodwill gesture!
Skintagain
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- Location
- Perched on the Pennines
Have you been back to the farm ranting and raving I certainly would have done?!
i had this with scrap - 4 of us turned up one Saturday morning early (not as many lads in on Saturday) and kicked off with them got paid whilst stood there was very hair raising to say the least. Yard went bust couple of months later.
- Location
- The North
I’ve wool carpets for 15years no moth damage?
I treaded all the beams in the barn which I converted with premethrin prior to converting it perhaps it lingers, all the new wood that went in was also treated
I will prob clip and just throw the fleeces in a pile, if kids wanna sort and pack them into sheets then they can have the money I get
I treaded all the beams in the barn which I converted with premethrin prior to converting it perhaps it lingers, all the new wood that went in was also treated
I will prob clip and just throw the fleeces in a pile, if kids wanna sort and pack them into sheets then they can have the money I get
I think I might steal this idea!!I’ve wool carpets for 15years no moth damage?
I treaded all the beams in the barn which I converted with premethrin prior to converting it perhaps it lingers, all the new wood that went in was also treated
I will prob clip and just throw the fleeces in a pile, if kids wanna sort and pack them into sheets then they can have the money I get
Sow the seeds early!!
- Location
- North Wales
It'll be a valuable lesson on how working hard in farming will yield little rewardI will prob clip and just throw the fleeces in a pile, if kids wanna sort and pack them into sheets then they can have the money I get
- Location
- The North
You prob right but last time I weighed them if I remember correctly they were 1.5kg average, so at db that’s 1.35 a fleece, not a bad little earner for some 7-14 year olds, obviously I will nock off storage and delivery
- Location
- North Wales
Even better, it'll teach them how everyone else will get their cut first and they'll be left with whatever's left.You prob right but last time I weighed them if I remember correctly they were 1.5kg average, so at db that’s 1.35 a fleece, not a bad little earner for some 7-14 year olds, obviously I will nock off storage and delivery
Thinking about it you should get them to pay the shearer too
- Location
- Yorkshire
What breed are you getting 90p a kilo for?You prob right but last time I weighed them if I remember correctly they were 1.5kg average, so at db that’s 1.35 a fleece, not a bad little earner for some 7-14 year olds, obviously I will nock off storage and delivery
- Location
- The North
Ha ha my maths is way out there! Cocked it up!
.45 x 1.5 = f**k all ( .67.5p per fleece)
foobar
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- Location
- South Wales
This was on the radio the other day - Country Focus - Made with Welsh Wool (skip to 3mins in):
www.bbc.co.uk
It links to https://gwnaedagwlan.cymru/, who provide a free wool testing service to Welsh farmers who are looking to improve their wool quality.
Country Focus - Made with Welsh Wool - BBC Sounds
Exploring the versatility of a natural fibre.
www.bbc.co.uk
It links to https://gwnaedagwlan.cymru/, who provide a free wool testing service to Welsh farmers who are looking to improve their wool quality.
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- East Sussex
This was on the radio the other day - Country Focus - Made with Welsh Wool (skip to 3mins in):
Country Focus - Made with Welsh Wool - BBC Sounds
Exploring the versatility of a natural fibre.
It links to https://gwnaedagwlan.cymru/, who provide a free wool testing service to Welsh farmers who are looking to improve their wool quality.
The samples go to WTAE in Caernarfon and they will measure the micron and various other attributes. It is only really of benefit if you have lower micron wools such as LLeyn or Romney or Cheviot. Hill Welsh or Radnors won't be candidates for breeding finer wool.
It is a free service and interesting to this who would like to add value to wool.