Sheep Coats
Coating your sheep can really help in keeping the growing fleece protected from the effects of weather and clean of vegetable matter. They also require more management- tight blankets can cause the wool to felt, and your sheep will invariably find any sharp points in the pasture to catch on!
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Apple Creek Merinos are coated year-round and get their first blanket at about an hour old. The benefits of keeping them covered are clear and make for a far superior handspinning product.
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If you would like to order blankets for your sheep, keep reading below for options, then send me an email with your order. Coats will be made to order so expect 1-2 weeks' lead time to fulfill your order.
Sizing
To determine the blanket size, measure from the back of the neck to the top of the tail:
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Find the nearest even number of inches and that is the blanket size.
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The easiest time to get an accurate size measurement is right after shearing. Expect adult sheep to go through 3-4 coat sizes per year as their fleece grows out.
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Size
Price ($)
Details
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​Blankets are sized in even number increments from as small as you need to as large
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Horned sheep modification can be added to any coat for $2
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Contact me with any questions about additional customization
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Apple Creek Merinos tend to use 3-4 blanket sizes per year as their wool grows, so keep this in mind when ordering.
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The Fabric
Apple Creek Merinos sheep coats are made from an approx 300 denier polyester fabric. ​It is breathable and does not hold water.
If you have a color preference, please contact me for current options.