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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: tobytoby on April 24, 2013, 04:34:01 pm

Title: When to carry out first shearing of Ryelands
Post by: tobytoby on April 24, 2013, 04:34:01 pm

Can anyone advise when would be the right time for my girls first shear. They are 13 months old and being in the chilly west of Scotland i was thinking around mid to late May? They have a good coat on them, but are starting to walk into objects as their wool is overgrown their eyes ( i don't want to stress them for a separate eye/face trim as well).
 
Thanks Grant

Title: Re: When to carry out first shearing of Ryelands
Post by: Buffy the eggs layer on April 24, 2013, 09:53:26 pm

Ryelands are a very relaxed and easy going breed. Trimming the fleece around their eyes is a frequent tasks for those who get over grown. Trimming them will not cause them any harm due to stress.
 
 

Title: Re: When to carry out first shearing of Ryelands
Post by: Rosemary on April 25, 2013, 09:01:10 am

We trim the wool round the eyes maybe twice a year - at lambing and at tupping if it needs it. Doesn't stress them, I don't think.

We've got the shearer booked for 25th May.