[bobc]

hi we have two sheep which we need to get sheared. appreciate its going to take longer getting here and setting up but does anyone know someone who would take on such a little job please?

[ellisr]

I have a friend coming over to mine at the end of may, he would most probably do it but it will work out expensive for 2 sheep after setup costs.

[bobc]

thnku. any idea how expensive?
we have standard outdoor socket in the field so guess no need for a generator

[ellisr]

setup cost is normally £55 and I doubt for 2 sheep they would charge much more than that. My friends equipment runs off his car so no need for sockets etc.

[bobc]

thnku, thats good to know. more expensive than id hoped but guess thats the rub when you have just 2.

[lachlanandmarcus]

for just 2 Id get a pair of hand shears for £12 and do it yourself, it doesnt have to look like anything, just for comfort so it can be a bit raggy. worth considering?

or is there a local sheep farmer you can tag yours onto when they do theirs?

[Anke]

If they are fairly tame and cme for the bucket - get some dagging shears (which you would have anyway for doing their backends), tie them up and do it yourself.

[daddymatty82]

the other year we had 6 to do and a shearer charged £20 as just put his board down and  plugged his clippers into a car battery

[bobc]

thankyou everyone for the replies. think best option is to have a word with local farmers and see if i can tie in with them somehow. failing that they were bottle fed orphans so pretty tame and we will have a try it doing it ourselves. thankyou