Sheep Shearing Request Form

The Spinning Shearer

Sarah Hegener

603-932-3252

spinningshearer@gmail.com

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Business/Farm Name

Contact Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email Address

example@example.com

Would you like your e-mail added to our "shearing reminder list"?

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Preferred Form of Contact

What Breed of Sheep Do You Have?

If you are unsure, or have a mixed flock, type "Unknown" or "Mixed"

How Many Sheep TOTAL Need to be Shorn?

If this changes slightly that's ok. Please let us know of any changes as soon as possible before shearing day.

When Were Your Sheep Last Shorn?

Best guess is ok

Preferred Month for Shearing?

If you like your sheep shorn twice a year, please put both months.

If you are lambing, when is the first possible date lambs could be born? For everyone's safety, we discourage shearing within 4 weeks of earliest due dates, while ewes are nursing, and 1-2 weeks after weaning

ex. Feb. 12, N/A

Preferred Day(s) of the Week? (Please select all)

Preferred Appointment, please select time of day you would prefer to start (this appointment is not guaranteed, and is not synced with my calendar, it just gives me an idea when you'd prefer shearing)

List specific dates/days of the week absolutely NOT available for you. Vacations, weddings, days you cannot get off work.

Can You Keep Your Sheep Dry in Inclement Weather?

Can You Provide a Nearby(less than 10 ft) Source of Electricity?

Are You Keeping Your Wool?

PREPARING FOR SHEARING

It is the shearer's responsibility to show up and handle your sheep and fiber with care. It's your responsibility to provide a safe environment and to do so with respect for our time. Please read the following requirements to increase safety and reduce stress to your sheep.

Sheep must be penned up near the shearing area the night before shearing.

Sheep must be dry to shear. If they are locked in a dry barn AFTER being rained or snowed on they will not dry off for several days.

Sheep must have NO food or water for 12- 20 hours prior to shearing. This is for their safety and comfort during shearing.

Shearing requires a clean, safe area. This means dry, well lit, mostly level area, where other animals are not able to roam.

PRICING and LOGISTICS

$100 Setup/Travel fee

+$15/head for shearing

+$5 for hoof trimming

+$40 skirting class (up to 3 fleeces)

Minimum charge is $150.

**Extra charged for farms over 100 miles from home location in Central NH.

If you would like to have your wool processed locally I can deliver all fleeces to Eagles Aerie in Franklin, NH for free. Please set up processing details with the owner, Rickie Bauer BEFORE shearing day @ 603-520-2640.

Do you need hoof trimming? (+$5 /head)

Would you like a skirting class? (+$40)

Sometimes I have a fellow shearer with me or a student who is learning how to shear, is that ok with you?

I'd love to help people promote their wool if they want to sell it. If this is something you'd be interested in please let me know

Additional Information (please let me know if there is something above that you cannot fulfill such as no plywood, or anything else you would like me to know.)

How did you hear about me?

Is it ok for me to take pictures of the sheep?

Thank you so much for taking the time to fill out my shearing form! I will reach out when received and give pricing estimate and scheduling options.