I believe Christ can lift the burdens we carry, if only we stop hiding. Shrek’s sixty pound fleece was finally removed enough wool to make suits for 20 men All it took was coming home to his shepherd. He also became the star of a number of children's books. When Shrek was found, a professional sheep shearer took care of Shrek’s fleece in twenty-eight minutes. But his incredible story made him a national celebrity.įollowing his shearing, Shrek made a number of public appearances, including a visit to New Zealand's national parliament to meet then Prime Minister Helen Clark. In New Zealand, where sheep are thought to outnumber the human population of 4.3 million people by 10 to 1, it is hard to imagine how one sheep could stand out. Highly valued for their fleece, Merino sheep are said to grow some of the finest and softest wool, which is commonly used by the clothing industry. His long-awaited shearing was then broadcast live on television. When he was finally recovered, he was weighed down by an incredible 27 kilogram-fleece. A couple of years ago, the 10-year-old male woolly sheep from New Zealand finally got a haircut after. Because of his isolation, his fleece was never. The Merino made headlines across the world in 2004 when he was found living in a cave after six years on the loose. A sheep named Shrek got the wool pulled over his eyes. Meet Shrek the sheep he became famous a little while back for hiding out in caves by himself for six years.

(CNN) - New Zealand's national icon, Shrek the sheep, died on a South Island farm at the weekend at the age of 16, broadcaster TVNZ has reported. Owner John Perriam said he was forced to put down Shrek because of his waning health.Shrek made number of public appearances, including a visit to New Zealand's parliament.Shrek made headlines in 2004 when he was found in living in a cave after six years on loose.