Thursday, March 25, 2010

Electric Shearing

Emily is one of only two shearers in Maryland and the only female shearer in the state. The electric shears cut closer to the skin, so hand shearing is generally preferred this early in the season when sheep may still be exposed to cold temperatures. These sheep are pregnant ewes that will remain in stalls until they lamb, so exposure is not a concern.

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