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THShearing end of Feb…must be mad!
I’ve decided to shear now because:
Reduces the risk of cast sheep
Cleaner ewes at lambing
The ewes will feel the temperature change so should look after lambs better in wet/cold weather
One less fly treatment needed
We will now shear every 6 months rather than June then Sept
No need to crutch pre lambing.
I’m sure there are more pros but this is what I have so far!!
We used cover combs to shear them so leaves a little extra fleece on the ewes and they will spend the next two weeks in well sheltered fields with plenty of trees and cover to keep them protected incase the weather changes!
Drop your comments below am I mad?
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