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Does shearing hurt the sheep

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No. The only time shearing will hurt the sheep is if the operator is rough, careless, or very inexperienced, and if the sheep is not restrained properly, allowing it to struggle through the process. Otherwise, shearing is very good for the sheep because it gets that heavy coat of wool off and makes the animal more comfortable in the summer heat. Experienced shearers are really good at quickly shearing sheep without hurting the animal at all.

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Do I shear so that the coat comes off as one or just in pieces?

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The shearing should be done so that the coat comes off in one piece. This makes handling much easier and less cumbersome compared with shearing it in pieces.

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What do I do if the sheep struggles?

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Relax and stop shearing for a moment. Still keep control of the sheep, placed on her butt and still held with your knees. Pulling on her legs can cause her to struggle more. Sometimes folding her head down a little can also help calm her down. Speak gently and calmly.

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Is there a certain age at which someone can start learning how to shear sheep?

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It is not advisable to let anyone younger than 16 shear a sheep and definitely don’t let anyone below 14 try to shear. You must be strong and responsible to handle animals that can move suddenly and can kick and cause harm.

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What happens if the skin is nipped in the process?

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If the skin gets nicked, it usually it heals on its own. But if you are worried, in any doubt or the nick is biggish, then spray it with tetramycin, which is a blue spray.

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What do I do if the sheep gets cut?

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Spray it with Tetramycin. This is a blue spray that the vets can provide you with. You should always keep some in stock, as you can use it on the sheep's feet or cuts.

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