This years shearing day went perfectly! Lovely weather and a smooth progression. Every year is slightly different and exciting as it shows the wool from at least six months growth. Twenty seven in all were sheared this time; seventeen Wensleydales, seven Karakuls and three Corriedales.
I often have some anxiety the morning of thinking that my little darlings are hungry and are going to be slightly uncomfortable even if only for a few minutes. As soon as my shearer John arrives though he calms me down just with his presence. That in turn calms down the sheep as well so everyone becomes more relaxed.
