Shearing is the beginning of the process here at Ewe to Yarn…
Shearing is an essential part of sheep husbandry and is done annually in spring or early summer. Most sheep breeds do not shed their fleece naturally and so have to be shorn to prevent overheating in warm weather and to reduce the risk of flystrike. We employ a professional shearer who is highly skilled to do the job in a quick and efficient manner that causes as little stress as possible to the sheep.
Today our 8 month old Poll Dorset ewe lambs had their first hair cut. This fleece will be processed here on the farm…from ewe to yarn…fleece to fabric.
