In partnership with National Sheep Association, we are joint hosting a Next Generation Workshop
An introduction to Shearing & Animal Husbandry
Wednesday 27th September
Fernhill Farm, BS40 6LD
10am-4pm
Free lunch provided
Find out more and register your interest
https://go.nationalsheep.org.uk/HiHq7R
*Minimum age 16
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Aimed at those with a basic or no experience of sheep shearing and other associated sheep husbandry skills. The day will give an introduction to blade and machine shearing with a hands-on approach, including learning when the best time is to shear sheep, the importance of preparing a handling area, catching and getting a sheep into the right position for shearing and well as the opportunity to have a go at shearing yourself under supervision and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout the day.
Workshops will be led by experienced Instructors, who are qualified with the British Wool.
Minimum age 16.
Day to last from approximately 10am to 4pm.
A free lunch will be provided, kindly sponsored by British Wool.
The day will be spent outside but undercover, so please check the weather forecast, and the day could involve some physical activity, so please dress accordingly including suitable footwear.
Those that are not sure about shearing themselves are still welcome to attend.
The key areas that will be featured during the day are as follows:
Introduction to machine shearing and blade shearing to include how to prepare the shearing area, how to prepare and maintain the shearing equipment and the correct handling techniques for both the welfare of the sheep and you.
Sheep Husbandry skills – Handling and basic health care, including dagging and how to look after dagging equipment and how to spot and treat common problems, such as flystrike.
British Wool –Discussion on the different types of wool and their qualities.
Jen Hunter – Making the most of wool.
***To register your interest in attending email enquiries@nationalsheep.org.uk***
Timetable for the day:
10am
Arrival, Registration and Welcome – Tea and Coffee
10.15am
Morning workshop with instructor - Split into groups with up to six
per instructor.
1.30pm
Lunch
2.30pm
British Wool – Whole group
3.15pm
Jen Hunter – Whole group
4pm
Final Comments and departure
Accommodation – is available at Fernhill Farm, please contact, Andy and Jen directly for further information. https://www.fernhill-farm.co.uk/contact