Lilac Ridge Farm is proud to be shepherding a flock of critically endangered CVM romeldales and colored romeldales.   The romeldale breed was developed in the United States about 50 years ago. The original breeder, Glen Eidman, was interested in color and developing a breed for handspinners.

CVM (California Variegated Mutant), refers to one pattern commonly exhibited in romeldales.  A CVM romeldale sheep has a dark muzzle and eyes, with a light stripe from the muzzle to the eyes.  The breed is rich in color variation. Other romeldales come in colors of white, gray, black, brown and moorit.  In addition, there are romeldales with other patterns and spots.

Romeldales grow 8-15 pounds of wool annually with an average yield of 65%.  Their fleece is dense and uniform with a 3-4 inch staple.  The fleece is fine with a micron count of 21-25.  The wool is very soft to touch with a well defined tight crimp.