SHEARING SERVICES AND PRICING
Shearing Services
Alpaca Shearing
We shear alpacas one by one on a single mat. Each animal gets lightly restrained and gently rested on their side for shearing. Each alpaca is only on the mat for 7 minutes, start to finish.
Llama Shearing
We shear llamas standing up instead of down on the mat. It is in my opinion, the safest method for both myself and for your animal. I have yet to meet a llama that I couldn't shear standing.
Sheep Shearing
+ Goat Shearing
We also will shear sheep and goats for clients who have alpacas or llamas. Sheep and goats are shorn and have their nails trimmed.
Shearing Prices
UPDATED pricing for 2025 season:
All stops are subject to a $110 farm charge - this helps cover the cost of living on the road and scheduling your stop.
Price per head is listed below: This includes shearing, a nail trim, a dental exam, and administration of any medications after shearing.
Alpaca Shearing Prices:
1-5: $45 a head
6-10: $40 a head
11 or more: $35 a head
Sheep Shearing Prices:
1-5: $30 a head
6 or more: $25 a head
*Rams: $30 a head*
Llama Shearing Prices:
1-5: $55 a head
6-10: $50 a head
11 or more: $45 a head
Goat Shearing Prices:
$30 a head
Alpaca incisors: $5 a head if at time of shearing
Alpaca fighting teeth: $5 a head if at the time of shearing
Nail trim: $10 if not during shearing
Alpaca teeth: $15 if not during shearing
Multiple years of growth: If an animal wasn't sheared the previous year, there is an additional charge of $10 per head/per year. Some exceptions apply, like rescue scenarios.
*Special requests (mullet, mohawk, etc) are possible but do your best to inform me beforehand. May be subject to a slightly higher shearing fee depending on the cut*
When Should I Sign Up For Shearing?
You should sign up for shearing as soon as possible! If you would like to have me come to your farm this spring, reach out ASAP.
Scheduling a shearing route is difficult and has many moving parts. The earlier you reach out to get on my schedule the higher the probability is that I will be able to give you a date before it gets too hot in your area. Don't wait until it's too late!
Registration is open until Feb 15th 2025. If you are in my service area and you reach out before then, and fall into the "small farm category" of 40 head or less for camelids, then your spot is guaranteed. If you reach out after my schedule is already built, or I've already passed through your area, it can be very difficult to find time to make space in the schedule to return.
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Shearing Day Expectations
For my spring season, I will arrive to your farm with one assistant and all the necessary equipment for a smooth and efficient shearing day. This is what I expect from you:
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1. Have your animals caught up prior to my arrival - if you need help wrangling your animals there is an additional charge of $5 per head.
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2. A shaded, flat, dry area near where your animals are caught up, with electricity.
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3. If you plan on keeping your fiber, have bags ready and an idea of how you want your fiber separated.
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4. At least one able bodied person present to bag the fiber. I'll cut it off however you'd like, but I can't turn off the shears to bag fiber for you.​
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Please notify me before hand if you do not have a good area to shear in, as we will have to take the time to make a game plan.*If you are unable to help or be present for shearing, please make me aware of this prior to my arrival*