Vermont Wool Handling and Shearing School Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 2015 Merck Forest and Farm Center Rupert, Vermont
Day One Agenda: 8:30 am - 9:00 am: Meet, Greet and Coffee 9:00 am – 12:00 noon: Go Over Outline for the Weekend Shearing Day Preparations Why and When to Shear Advantages and disadvantages of shearing at different times of year Animal Preparation Keeping wool clean Bedding Coats Contaminants Are your sheep healthy? Site Preparation Space Shearer requirements Sheep requirements Placement of pens Power Help Equipment Plywood boards Brooms Wool bags Wool stand Skirting table Sheep handling and Welfare It’s Shearing Day! Who is in Charge? Shearing Order Fine white through colored wool Bellies and Top Knots Out Proper Way to Handle Fleece from Board Skirting? Advantages and disadvantages Skirting procedure Noon - 1:00 pm: Lunch and Entertainment