Shearing Service

Head & Heart Fiber Farms Shearing Service is Provided for Angora Goats & Llamas. We shear any size herd. Our base fee for Angora Goats is $5.00 / head. For herds of 10 or less I charge an additional $20.00 set up fee. Our base fee for Llamas is $45 / head, for a herd of 5 or less. Longer distances may require a mileage fee as well depending upon the circumstances. Usually the mileage fee only applies to smaller herds more than 20 miles from Huntington, West Virginia. I pride myself on being respectful of the animals, with minimal stress, a clean, reasonably skin-cut free job and easy handling of your angora goats & llamas. I have both breeds of my own so I am aware of how important the shearer's attitude towards your animals is.

For “hand spinners” special care is taken to minimize second cuts, although that is every shearer’s goal for every fiber animal shorn and every job. I also do problem shearing, namely, animals that have not been shorn for a number of years, are extremely dirty, sick or in some way difficult to shear. Sometimes an extra fee will be added depending upon individual circumstances. I am happy to discuss any situation with any potential client, but do need to be informed ahead of time of potential problems. I try to be as accommodating as possible for the sake of the animals if nothing else.

My gear is thoroughly disinfected with hibacleanse between jobs. I also disinfect the comb and cutter during a job should an abscess be encountered. If you have special requirements or questions regarding disinfecting / sanitation feel free to tell me. I do not, on a regular basis, do worming or foot trimming while shearing. Stopping to trim feet during shearing disrupts the shearer's "rhythm" and the shearing job suffers. I will, for an additional fee, of course, do these after shearing is done. The owner is welcome to worm and vaccinate the animals as they are shorn, or just before as long as there is no interference with the actual shearing.

The basic requirements at your place are the following. A clean, dry area of at least 10' x 15’. I recommend a clean, dry piece of plywood for the goats and a restraining chute for the llamas. If a llama chute is not available please let me know and I can arrange to bring my portable chute for the safety and comfort of the animal at a small extra charge, depending on your setup. The area should be well lit, free of drafts. Adequate electricity, normally 110v outlet will do, I can supply heavy duty extension cord, if required. Enough adult help to handle the fleeces...meaning removal from the board/chute and sweeping. Small catch pens of some sort so that the animals can be easily caught and taken to the board/chute. A release area so that animals can easily exit the shearing board/chute. Obviously, there will be differences related to Herd size and your current set up. When calling, (304) 525-4380 or e mailing Annie for an appointment, we can discuss those changes that apply to you. Once an appointment is made, I will send you a reminder of the time and the basic requirements a couple of days before.

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