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What Do Sheep Shearers Do?

James H. Sterling • • 6 min read
What Do Sheep Shearers Do?

Professional sheep shearers are trained to:
Shear sheep with care and respect. Shear sheep in a precise pattern that protects themselves and the sheep. Harvest the wool without double-cutting the wool (cutting single fibers twice) or nicking the animal. Gently handle sheep before, during and after the shearing process.

How much does a sheep shearer make?

The salaries of Sheep Shearers in the US range from $17,510 to $38,630 , with a median salary of $23,750 . The middle 50% of Sheep Shearers makes $23,750, with the top 75% making $38,630.

Is shearing painful for sheep?

Just like a haircut, shearing also doesn't hurt a sheep. It is the uppermost layer of the skin of sheep which is usually dead. But the shearing process requires skill so that the sheep is shorn efficiently and quickly without causing cuts or injury to the sheep or shearer.

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James H. Sterling

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.