Heidschnucke Sheepskins, Heritage Stock
A Rare German Breed
Heidschnucke is a heritage breed of moorland sheep from northern Germany. The wool fibers have a robust structure and the fleece has a low loft.
The colors are a wide natural range -- gray, silver, brown, white, light and dark. The variations of fleece include longer, shorter, softer, and coarser wool.
Heritage breeds like the Heidschnucke, grew from a distinct landscape. These unique genetic traits survive through the management of specific flocks.
More about Heidschnucke sheep.
The Heidschnucke Collection
These sheepskins vary widely. Browse the different colors and see the descriptions for wool length and texture.
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Natives of the purple European heath.
Heidschnucke sheep are from the Lüneburg Heath in northern Germany. The heath is a moorland covered with purple heather. These sheep, the heather, and the moor are the cultural environment of this region. The European heath is an increasingly rare habitat.
Heidschnucke are particularly adapted to eating moorland grasses like heather. Biodiversity is important for the resilience and adaptability of livestock populations. The sheep and the moorland go together. They are a hardy breed that adapts well. Traditionally, they are raised in smaller, low-impact farming systems. The sheep and the traditional farming practices go together.
For clothing, the thicker wool makes long-lasting outerwear like coats, vests, or bags. They are warm and durable. The finer, softer wool sheepskins are excellent for scarves, mittens, or clothing lining. Heidschnucke wool us also good for felting projects that need to be dense and durable.
European standards in agriculture and processing ensure that Heidschnucke sheepskins are produced in an environmentally friendly and ethical manner.
