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Shearing Spring 2022

2/16/2022

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Sadly, for the first time, Kevin Ford wasn't able to make it down here for shearing. We're working quickly and efficiently as possible for being in the middle of lambing, getting ready for Carolina Fiber Festival, and also preparing for the Lorna x Kieran puppies and visiting with Kendy's litter (Peach x Misha) as we have a chance. Ewes and older lambs are done. Whew!!! Here are some of the wooly highlights! My thanks to the kids for pitching in and using their serious skills!
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Hannah link
2/16/2022 11:32:51 am

This is incredible! What an amazing and practical skill that the girls have gained! Shearing is currently what is intimidating me the most concerning the steps in raising a wool breed of sheep, but this is so encouraging to see. Great job!

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Kristen
2/16/2022 01:01:04 pm

Thanks Hannah. We had a book to learn from but in person with Kevin Ford was so so much better. Stand shearing was a happy place to start before this where we could learn without quite the same stress on the body. Shearing Australian style stretches and immobilizes the sheep for better and long blows with less chance of cutting. I'm sure you'll do a great job!!!

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