[Jacob-list] shearing

[Stephanie Rutherford]

As for shearing yes it is necessary for their health some grow really slow
and you can get away with every year and a half or two but almost all sheep
need to be done once a year.

Stephanie

Sorry it sent to early
On Jun 29, 2015 9:09 PM, wrote:

> They actually due best sheared in the fall prior to lambing. The wool
> keeps them just as cool as it does warm in the winter.
>
> Stephanie
> On Jun 28, 2015 1:30 AM, <jacob-list-request at jacobsheep.com> wrote:
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>> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:17:40 -0700
>> Subject: [Jacob-list] Shearing Question
>> I always had my Jacobs sheared in late Spring before it got too hot
>> (Eugene OR area)  This year the shearer has not be able to schedule me in
>> yet.  Summer has set in with temps in the 80s & 90s.  The sheep seem to be
>> tolerating the heat a lot better not being sheared, compared to previous
>> years when sheared in late Spring.
>> Questions:
>> 1.  Should I put off shearing for this year?
>> 2.  Is it really necessary to have the sheep sheared if I am not going to
>> be processing their wool?
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>> Thank you very much.
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>> Jeannette Joosse
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