Ready, Set, Shear | Foxfire Fiber & Designs

Preparing for our first round of shearing involved a goat transfer. Holly escorted Butch and Gypsy to the Commons on the west side of Reynolds Road, which was looking pretty empty without the yearlings. There's nothing like a pair of goats to liven up a party. After weeks of segregation, Butch and Gypsy are just plain thrilled to have some sheep to push around. With a glint in their eyes, they were quick to show the Border Leicesters who's in charge.

I'm beginning to wonder if tomorrow's shearing day will be an endurance test of sorts. Mike's got two cracked ribs and I've been in bed with an awful bug since Monday. I get really sick once each winter, usually right about mid-February. So this may be a real picnic. My shearer, Andy Rice, arrives at 9. Luckily, Caleb and Chris are coming to pitch in.

I've just started a list of who's getting their first haircuts:

Yearling Ewes:

Donatella, Chanel, Dolce, Chloe, Stella

and some Yearling Wethers:

Dior, Burberry, Valentino, Armani, Gabbana, Issey, Calvin, Diesel & Beckham

I'll be sure to post a few before & after photos.

Wish me luck.

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