Flocking Great Shearing Services
Shearing Service
I am trained and certified by the Oregon Sheep Growers Association shearing school in Roseburg and I provide shearing services in Southern Oregon and Northern California. I hope by providing reliable, compassionate and local shearing services we will see the number of small flocks grow across the region.
Rates and Services
Your final bill will include a set up fee, travel charge (if applicable), per head rate and any additional services. The minimum for any job is $150.
A price estimate can be given prior to the job. Estimates will be based on the information you provide, the more information you provide the more accurate the estimation will be. The final bill will be tallied at the end of shearing day and may be different from the estimate if additional services are needed.
Set-up fee is $75
Sheep Shearing
Ewe $8 per head
Weather $8 per head
Ram $16 per head
Horned sheep $24 per head
Additional Services
Extra year wool $2-$8 extra per head, depending on severity
Hooves $5
Wool bagging $2 per head if no help provided
Undocked tail no extra charge we love tails
Round up fee starts at $75
Travel Charge (starts from Ashland, OR)
0-45 miles- No charge
45-85 miles $0.75 per mile
85-130 miles $1.00 per mile
Other additional services such as crutching, or only hooves will be priced per job. Underweight and overweight sheep may also incur an extra charge.
Preparing for Shearing Day
All sheep must be fasted for 12 hours prior to shearing. This means no food or water, including pasture, until they have been sheared. If the sheep have a full stomach it can put too much pressure on their lungs which may cause them to suffocate.
Sheep must be dry before shearing. If rain or drizzle is in the forecast they need to be under shelter, as it can be days before they are completely dry.
Sheep must be penned prior to arrival, or a round up fee will be applied.
A $50 fee will be charged if I arrive and the sheep have not been kept off feed for the last 12 hours and/or are not dry.
On Shearing Day
I will need a flat surface at least 4 ft by 4 ft, and as close as possible to the pen where the sheep will be kept. I also require a standard 110v outlet within 50 ft of the shearing area. Please provide someone who can help catch the sheep and clear away the wool. This will make the day go quicker, be less stressful for the sheep and reduce your overall cost.
Give me a call to schedule you flocks shearing
617-314-5670
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