by Sarabeth Parido Fiber production is a continuous endeavor, with our woolly companions spending a whole year growing their fleece, only for it to be whisked away in a matter of minutes. Here are some pointers to ensure your shearing day goes smoothly, maximizing the value of your fleeces. Keep your animals dry and gathered in one spot: Shearing wet animals is tough on everyone involved - the animals, the shearers, the equipment, and ultimately, your fleeces. Wet fleeces are

Tips for a Successful Shearing Day by Sarabeth Parido It’s that time of year again - time to shear! Fiber production is a year-round process. Our fiber animals spend a year growing the fleece, and it all comes off in just a few minutes. Here’s a few tips on how to make your shearing day a success and in turn, add the most value to your fleeces. Make sure your animals are kept dry and are collected in one area Most shearers will not shear wet animals. It’s hard on the animals