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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: SingingShearer on April 10, 2012, 06:47:41 pm

Title: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 10, 2012, 06:47:41 pm

Just want to check whether anyone is going to need a shearer in the Somerset area any time soon.

I have had an enquiry from a lady who would like me to go to Frome in the next few weeks but it would make it fairer for her if I could find a few more small jobs to do on the same day so that I can share the cost of fuel between a few people.

Will be going via M5 and M4 if that helps.

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: woollyval on April 10, 2012, 09:21:44 pm

Well you could do mine!......I'm just off M5 near Taunton

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 11, 2012, 10:52:43 am

Hi Val,

I could possibly, how many do you have?
I was thinking of coming down before the end of the month, would that be too early for you?

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:
 

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: daddymatty82 on April 11, 2012, 11:57:45 am

shame we aint lambed yet

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 11, 2012, 12:21:21 pm

Hi daddymatty82,

How close to lambing are you?

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: plt102 on April 11, 2012, 12:23:52 pm

Do you cover anywhere near oxford?

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 11, 2012, 12:29:45 pm

Yes, I have a couple of large jobs around Kidlington so I spend a few days down there.
Where are you and how many do you have?

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: plt102 on April 11, 2012, 12:43:05 pm

We have 13 to shear and a ram to tidy up as we took some of his coat away due to him getting too hot. We are in bampton. Still a couple of weeks from lambing though. How much do you charge and are you willing to offer a lesson? Do you do feet trimming?

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 11, 2012, 12:54:11 pm

Hi Plt102,

Yes I do feet, I can give you a lesson, machine or blade?
As for cost I charge £30 setup plus fuel costs which I split evenly between all the customers in a day.

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SteveHants on April 11, 2012, 01:06:21 pm

I might have a job for you down near Salisbury, but I wont need you till June. 39 Lleyns to shear and 50 lleyn/wilts halfbreds, which will only probably need a strip taken off the back most of them seem to crutch themselves naturally. give us a shout if you are interested.

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 11, 2012, 02:00:24 pm

Thanks, not sure if I will have anyone left that late on around you, I am trying to sort my diary out at the moment and I am in a bit of a daze!

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: colliewoman on April 11, 2012, 05:20:37 pm

I've got 5 in Pilton near Glastonbury, but they aren't due to lamb till the 22nd ;)

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 11, 2012, 06:09:25 pm

Hi Colliewoman,

I could probably do sometime around the beginning of May, I am still waiting to hear from my customer in Frome so I could try to fit you in if you like. 

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: colliewoman on April 11, 2012, 09:04:01 pm

Ace! Though I must admit, looking at them today as I moved them to some new grazing, I think they might roo!
I'll keep a close eye, let me know if/when you are in the area and I can hopefully tell a bit better then :thumbsup:
Thankies

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: woollyval on April 11, 2012, 09:52:52 pm

I have 14 ewes 4 rams and a wether to shear. End of April should be ok mind you some of them look a bit untidy whilst others have no good rise in the fleece yet. Early would suit me as I want to add the wool to last years and get it spun but will leave it to you if you want to fit me in when convenient! :wave:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: SingingShearer on April 12, 2012, 08:21:25 pm

Hi Val and Colliewoman,

I'm working on a possible date of Monday 30th April. Let me know if this would suit either of you, if you are going to need me and I can look at my route.

Thanks,
Philip :sheep:

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: colliewoman on April 12, 2012, 10:44:01 pm

I'll say go ahead without me, having had a goodly look again today they are going to shed their fleeces so I'll roo em.
Any that don't I can tidy up myself. Thanks anyway :thumbsup: ;D

Title: Re: Shearing in Somerset or nearby
Post by: woollyval on April 13, 2012, 12:49:39 am

Suits me fine! :thumbsup: