Second Shear

The Second Shear season runs from February through to May and typically involves shearing sheep that have already been shorn in the Main Shear again.

It is important to shear your sheep during this time in the late Summer or Autumn to keep them from getting struck by flies. During pregnancy it can help to increase birth weights of lambs which can make a big difference to their survival rate if bad weather strikes during lambing.

Second Shear helps greatly to maintain the health and hygiene of the sheep. Improving the overall appearance and condition of the sheep.

In April and May, it is best to book your sheep in, as early as possible, since space is limited.

In order to shear your sheep efficiently and without hassle, I use a mobile battery-powered shearing machine. All I ask is that they are ready on a flat area in a relatively small pen to make them easy to catch without putting any unnecessary stress on them. I leave the wool in a nice and tidy pile for you outside of the pen.

I handle your sheep with the utmost care and shear any number of sheep from 1 to about 300. Ideally, larger mobs of 100 or more should be shorn in a shearing shed.

Please note: I will not shear your sheep if they have been treated with Maggo. Maggo is extremely toxic, which can cause organ damage and cancer with repeat exposure. This is clearly outlined in their safety data sheet which you can find in this link.