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Tunis Sheep

Tunis sheep are good meat producers and are also known for their long staple wool. Averaging 4 to 6 inches in length, such wool is prized in textile enterprises for its spinning characteristics. Their lambs are reddish colored at birth, only turning white as they grow. Having first come to America as a gift from the ruler of Tunisia in 1799, Tunis sheep are also fairly tolerant of heat. That trait was by no means insignificant in the South Carolina climate.