The sheep breed Spælsau
Lystbækgaard has the sheep breed Spælsau.
The breed originates from Norway. The wool was previously spun using hand spools and then used to weave square sails for the Viking ships.
Spælsau wool comes in many different shades. The wool has two layers, namely guard hairs and underwool.
The guard hairs, which are shiny, long and strong, can be used for rope.
The underwool, which is short and soft, can be spun into a very nice yarn.
Spælsau sheep can stay outside year round because of their special guard hairs that lead water away. After the sheep shakes itself, it is almost dry.
