Author Topic: When to carry out first shearing of Ryelands  (Read 2335 times)

tobytoby

  • Joined May 2011
  • north ayrshire
When to carry out first shearing of Ryelands
« 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

Buffy the eggs layer

  • Joined Jun 2010
Re: When to carry out first shearing of Ryelands
« Reply #1 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.
 
 

Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: When to carry out first shearing of Ryelands
« Reply #2 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.

 

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