About Sheep Shearing
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Sheep shearing is the process of cutting off the wool or fleece of a sheep, and it is a process which is performed by a man or woman called a sheep shearer.
Most of the time sheep are shorn once per year, but some shepherds shear their flock twice annually, which can increase the total annual wool production of your sheep (but decrease the staple or length of wool fibers in a fleece). If you want to learn about shearing sheep then we have several comprehensive guides which may be of interest to you. These guides are designed to be helpful to both experienced shepherds, and beginners just starting out with a sheep farm. |
"Shearing the Rams" by Tom Roberts - 1890
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In this buyer's guide, we list our favorite electric sheep shears and review their features. This is a great place to start if you're looking to buy a reliable set of electric sheep shears or clippers for your farm. Read Now
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If you want to learn more about the different types of combs and cutters available for electric sheep shears, or you're interested in learning how to properly adjust your shears so they don't overheat or cut your sheep, this guide is a great place to start. Read Now
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In this guide, we teach you how to shear a sheep. There is a written (and downloadable) set of instructions to accompany this helpful demonstration from Penn. State Cooperative Extension. Read Now
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Read our in-depth review of these well-crafted hand shears, designed for shearing sheep by hand. Read Now
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Read our in-depth review of one of the most reliable and trusted sets of electric shears for sheep. Oster is a trusted brand that shepherds have used for many years. Read Now
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Keep your electric sheep clippers running cool and help them last for years by completing our 5-step sheep shear maintenance checklist!
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