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JACOB
sheep are a celebrated old world breed, thought to be one of if not the
oldest. The story of Jacob in the Book of Genesis, tells of the origin of
their unique markings, thus the name. The wool is much valued by hand
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NAVAJO-CHURRO sheep are a more recent addition to our farm.
They are likely related to the older Jacob breed and have a very interesting history
of their own. The Navajo is larger than the Jacob, and quite striking in
appearance; we brought them into our flock because of their high quality meat.
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JACOB LAMB PELTS
Each Cota Farms' lamb pelt is a unique, one of a kind product. The special tanning process allows them to be machine washable. They have many uses including medical. Sheepskins have long been used to alleviate discomfort and pressure sores from bed or chair bound persons. These skins, available in some medical supply houses, are never as beautiful as the ones from Cota Farms.
Wall hangings, floor coverings, bed and bath, clothing, these are some other popular uses for our pelts but to tell the truth, many people buy them for their pets. Our pelts are on display at the Clintonville Farmer's Market during market season, when they are available, and at the farm. Since each pelt is different, the price will vary from one to another, usually between $75 and $125.
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LAUNDERING LAMB PELTS
1) Rinse in cool water.
2) Wash with
mild soap, in warm water, on gentle cycle
for 3 minutes, or hand wash for best results.
3) Rinse in
warm water, twice, allow spin cycle.
4) Air dry
then brush. Do not use hot dryer.
5) Note: wool
+ water + soap + agitation = felt.
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YARN
$9.99/skein
BLANKETS
king(120"x90")
$229
queen(76"x104") $149
double(72"x90") $118
lap/throw(48"x60") $ 79
All wool products are made from our
own wool, grown here on the farm. Yarn is usually run in batches of
several pounds but check to see if there is enough of that shade to complete
your project. Colors are natural and will vary.
Custom processing is available for larger orders.
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Here are some of our
pelts; all are unique and you can select from what is available at the
time. These particular ones are examples and are most likely already sold.
We sometimes trim the fiber to 1.5 inches for a uniform appearance or leave
them natural. You will notice that pelts will vary in size and that is the
key factor for pricing; extremely rare pelts are more expensive.
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Jacob
Lambskin hat; each hat is unique!
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PLACE AN ORDER
This hat is a sample and is most likely unavailable; yours will be different and unique. Please call for availability and pricing.
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Custom tailored creations, all natural, no
dyes!
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Cota inspects a couple lamb fur carpets. We have limited inventory of these items and suggest you consider a custom designed creation; there is no additional cost for this service. I have been envisioning a bedspread; what a marvelous gift
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