As promised, here are some better shots of last Monday's cormo shearing day, courtesy of Adrian B. (thank you, Adrian!).
Kodiak waits her turn in the holding pen:
Andy Rice at work:
Crackerjack, a concerned guardian, supervises: "Hey, careful with my sheep!"
Peeling off the fleece. It's a beauty.
Buttercup, post-shearing. We don't bother shaving noses which is why she still looks a little grungy (but sweet). The lanolin in the wool really attracts and holds dirt, another reason why those coats are so important.
Buster was bored. It was a very long day.
Click here to see more of Adrian's shearing day shots.
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photos by Adrian Bizilia
