GET TO KNOW YOUR ALPACA SHEARER
A Streamlined Alpaca Shearing Experience
Neil Kessler is the owner and alpaca shearer at Appalachian Custom Shearing. He is a Maine native, but his shearing journey started in North Carolina. Earning a degree in Agriculture from Warren Wilson College, the first job he took was as a headman for an alpaca shearer in the Carolinas.
​
Neil now shears alpacas for over 500 farms from Florida to Maine. We specialize in providing alpaca shearing services (as well as llama shearing, sheep shearing, and goat shearing) to small farms in the Appalachian region.
​
Outside of being an alpaca shearer, Neil and his wife Maisie run a 16 acre farm in Scarborough, Maine, Red Boot Farm. He is kept busy by his dogs, dairy cow, goats, and chickens.
.png)
HELLO!
WHY APPALACHIAN CUSTOM SHEARING?
Neil has sheared thousands of alpacas in 20 states and counting, and has built a loyal clientele base throughout the Appalachian region. He currently travel as far south as Florida each spring. Neil made a decision early on in his alpaca shearing career to focus on smaller herds. He aims to give smaller farm owners and animals the same attention and treatment that the larger farms get. Good communication is a top priority for us to make the shearing experience as stress free as possible. Once you're on his schedule, Neil will take care of the whole scheduling process every year to ensure that you and your animals are taken care of!
TRULY CUSTOM SHEARING
We don't shy away from fun and special cuts here at Appalachian Custom Shearing. While they may cost you a little bit more, they're tons of fun for everyone. Just try to give us a heads up so we have enough time to do it right!
