Shearers

AuSable Valley's Professional Alpaca Shearing

Service Link: http://ausablevalleyalpacas.com/Shearing.htm

Company Name: AuSable Valley Alpacas

Owners: Jay and Julie Ward

Email: jayward@ausablevalleyalpacas.com

Address: 57 Howard Heights Lane , Jay , NY , 12941

Phone: 518-524-0545

Fax: 518-946-2402

Shearing schedules book up fast so reserve early. Shearer’s responsibilities: Equipment Pro-tie and mat Shears (two hand pieces) & lead cord Combs and cutters Tooth trimming equipment Tooth-A-Matic, OB Wire & Dremel Basic first aid equipment Training Basic overview of the day safety expectations of all Restraint system, take down & head holding Fleece grading & collection Shearing Blanket Legs Top knot & tails Rough grading of fleece coming off the alpaca Teeth trimming as needed Fighting teeth Incisors Conduct Prompt and courteous service Safe & Professional

Client’s responsibilities:

Provide at least 3 people to help, however a 4 is really optimal & more are welcome

Your team will be responsible for: Bringing the alpacas to the shearing area Take down and restraint Head holding Sorting/bagging fleeces Collecting fleece samples for histograms Rested Good sense of humor! Proper shearing area: Clean, firm surface on which to shear Under cover and out of sun or rain Out of the wind Good lighting Good power close at hand A garage often works well Fleece collection and cleaning tools: Clear plastic bags Pre-labeled baggies for fleece samples Brooms and/or shop-vac

Alpacas: Dry – if chance of rain alpacas can be keep in WELL Ventilated barn overnight The top line can be dried w/ a blow dryer in a pinch

Rounded up and held close at hand to the shearing area for quick access

Picked as clean as possible (if not a show-fleece, then they can be shop-vaced).

Weather: Sunny and not too hot :^)

Food & Lodging: Food and fluids are always welcome Lodging if needed is appreciated

Payment: $50 retainer is required to hold a date Balance is due on shearing day

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