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| She talks t0 them prior to being sheared, sharing some comforting words and a gentle touch. |
I visited my friend Barbara on shearing day for her Cormo sheep, not only to watch, but to help where I could. I mostly helped with the skirting of the fleece and then
rolling them up to wrap in sheets to await being sent to the mill.
I was touched to watch her with her sheep, I could see the love and affection she
feels for these animals. She has had them for many years and most were born on her farm.
She knows them all by name and they know her.
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| "Oh no, I think I'm next" |
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| Kevin Ford is the shearer. |
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| It was a cool day and I'm sure they felt it after having their fleece removed. There is just enough coat left on so that they still remain warm though. |
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| Consolation...yummy hay! |
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| More reassuring words from their 'momma'. |
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| Beautiful Cormo fleece. |
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| I took this one home...destined to become many beautiful and warm knitted and woven items!! |
