You don't just tip them up on their rump like the pros? I tried it, and
had so much trouble keeping them (and me) upright that I couldn't
maneuver to shear them. I'm no weakling, but my ewes are 250-300 pounds.
I finally developed the "knock them down and sit on them" technique. I
had a few escape in mid-shearing, dragging their fleece behind them. How
embarrassing. I say let a professional do it. I get nicer fleeces to
work with (no messy blood spots...mine or sheep...).
Lynn Wigglesworth
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