On Saturday, March 31st we woke up bright and early to attend a shearing clinic at Fireweed Alpacas.  I took two of the boys, Speed and Cloud Walker.  In the morning we went over the equipment, resources for buying shearing equipment, and places to send fiber.  We learned the difference between shears and clippers and how to put on blades, combs, and cutters.  There were many makes and models of shears and clippers.  Then we broke for lunch and visiting.  After lunch we hit the barn.  There were two set ups- one with a mat and floor tie down and another with a tilting shearing table.  We veiwed both in action, but spent most of our time at the mat and floor set up because that is the set up we will be utilizing at our place.  After some demonstration, Teri and her helpers let us try our hand at the shearing process.  We worked a great deal with Linda and she was an awesome mentor and teacher.  Below is a picture of Cloud Walker being shorn.  He was very sweet, relaxed, and content.


Ben, Patty, Cloud Walker, Linda, and Veronica

We worked quite a bit with Ben, Linda, and Veronica through out the day.  We worked well together.  Linda is from King William Alpacas and Veronica is from Mada Vemi Alpacas.  

 

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