Shearing

[Sheepfog]

Now Pete, I don’t want to be a jerk, but I’m going to be a jerk!
Two lads who work for us fencing are sheep shearers, they HATE it if anybody mentions shearing because of maggots, they say shearing is a time of year and has nothing to do with maggots as that’s a management issue!
Just saying

This. Nothing worse than being asked to shear sheep that aren't ready. (To be fair dry hoggs are different as they're usually ok). If people complained about maggots and that we couldn't get there soon enough they were told they should have put some cover on them a long time ago and we will get there when we can! Had to stop shearing at some places and go back later because they simply weren't ready to shear. If you don't put fly cover on and don't shear your own sheep the risk is yours not your shearers!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Yes, I completely agree. I don’t force anybody to shear my sheep and if they’re not ready I don’t mind being told.

Last year the contractor struggled a bit but at no time did he say he thought it was time to give up.

He doesn’t want to be shearing them after we’ve sprayed them and I don’t blame him, but we have other things to do which take up time, so if we can strike a happy medium for the welfare of the sheep then surely it’s all good.

I certainly wouldn’t mind paying a bit more if he struggles.

 

[Bill dog]

Pre lamb shear.

Cover comb or all off ?

 

[Cvx1170]

Only thing that might help is to get a longer bevel comb

 

[Cab-over Pete]

To leave more “stubble”?

 

[CopperBeech]

Cover comb or all off ?

All off!

 

[DanM]

All off!

It’s the only way

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Only thing that might help is to get a longer bevel comb

Will that leave more wool? I’m just thinking for the sheep the kids like to show in June they might look better.

 

[tepapa]

Will that leave more wool? I’m just thinking for the sheep the kids like to show in June they might look better.

No. It'll help entry of the comb into the Wool.
Shear earlier (Jan/feb) if you want more wool for showing.

 

[MF 135 Man]

Shore my BFL's yesterday, they'll be fine right?

They shore well actually peeled off lovely.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

No. It'll help entry of the comb into the Wool.
Shear earlier (Jan/feb) if you want more wool for showing.

I thought that and we did them in a mild February a few years ago, but it concerns me if we get a spell of harsh weather and they’ve been shorn.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Dont go and get long bevel combs.


Available at most ag stores are the...
' lister shepherds standard ' complete packs with the correct 2 cutters and a comb .. a narrow comb with a 5mm medium bevel

Sometimes I also use the 'liscop standard pack' for bellying and docking or even shearing .. i get them from mvf also in a pack with a cutter to

Horner Rambo mains / transformer24v clipper is a heck of a tool for a novice also ir. More ummph than a 12v and more freedom if you end up in the wrong position.. just dont let them hook their back legs around the cord ....

 

[Bury the Trash]

This. Nothing worse than being asked to shear sheep that aren't ready. (To be fair dry hoggs are different as they're usually ok). If people complained about maggots and that we couldn't get there soon enough they were told they should have put some cover on them a long time ago and we will get there when we can! Had to stop shearing at some places and go back later because they simply weren't ready to shear. If you don't put fly cover on and don't shear your own sheep the risk is yours not your shearers!

Dry hoggs that are in good nick having been on good keep .. not been crawling up in the hedge banks...... and have been dagged....




Shedders anyone

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Get mine clipped first week in July...it’s like peeling an orange

 

[Pollman]

Any sheares looking for work?

 

[tr250]

Any sheares looking for work?

Probably not is the honest. In my experience if your willing to shear you don’t have to look too far

 

[Estate fencing.]

That’s true. I’m not very willing to shear and I’ve done 460 in the last 2 days. We seem very short of shearer in this area.

 

[Pollman]

It's a shame, as have 1200 to do and just keep being let down.

 

[tepapa]

It's a shame, as have 1200 to do and just keep being let down.

Your location would help.

 

[SheepTales]

Try your local wool board - they prob know someone who can do it for you