Wool Cards by Howard
Howard cards have been the premier (no pun intended) source of wool cards for over 100 years—and can be found in nearly every sheep show box in the country.
Used to bring out the wool fibers for showing and yarn making.
Specs
- The card number specifies the shape of the wire "teeth"
- Manufactured by Howard
Card | Style | Used for | Handle |
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#1 | Straight tooth for raking |
Getting out all dirt and foreign matter |
metal |
#2 | Bent wire | Light, open fleeces (such as Cheviots, Suffolks, Dorsets) |
metal |
#3 | Bent wire | Dense fleeces (such as Columbias, Merinos, Corriedales) |
metal |
#4 | Small | Head, ears and legs | wood |
#6 | Cleaning with curved face |
Cleaning other cards | wood |
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Restraint and Control
Braided Halter with snap lead (yearling), Blue
Item #819257 -Braided halters for sheep and goats with snap lead for quick tie-offs around posts or gates.
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Restraint and Control
Nylon Halter, Green
Item #819302 -This high-quality, durable and attractive halter can be used for sheep, llamas and alpacas.
$11.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Trimming Stand with Headpiece
Item #819600 -For grooming show sheep and goats, shearing or foot trimming. Restrains animals at a comfortable level. Galvanized steel construction.
$308.00 -
Guard Dog Tools
900cl Clipper Package with Eagle 10 Blade Set
Item #831100 -Battery operated cordless clipping machines for livestock and pets. Perfect for grooming all hair types including dogs, sheep, cattle and horses.
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Buckets and Troughs
Rubber Pan (with handles), 3 gallon
Item #999620 -Rubber feeding and watering pan for livestock. Flexible and sturdy through decades of use. 3 and 6.5 gallons.
$13.00
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Fran E from Washington
I already had card #3, and it was easy to use for two of my Pygora goats, but it was a struggle to use on the thick coat of the third. I got card #2 and it’s great—combs deep and easily. So even for the same breed, you may need different cards. I hose the cards after each use.
Stacey M from South Dakota
I tanned a South African Meat Merino lamb hide and used this comb to brush out the wool. It fluffed it up nicely. I might get the cleaning carding comb if I use the comb again. It does get clogged.
Lara K from Minnesota
This card has worked great for us. We have Romney sheep and use the #2 for the coarser wool sheep and the #3 for the finer wool.
Tim C from Minnesota
The best!
Juan C from California
love the product. Made out of really good material. The only thing is to put a little hot glue at the corners, because they are really sharp. I know because I cut my self a few times when it slipped out if my hand and the corner rubed against my skin.