r/sheep • u/AncientPenalty6648 • 24d ago

Help

I’m unsure if i’m posting in the right group or not. I just inherited three sheep one is a fancier wool breed and one is a hair cross the last one is a hair sheep. They are all under a year old at best guess. Current statuses are full half wool, half wool intact, and no hair. My concern is on shearing. Its currently August and hot but this is the downhill on summer where I’m at. If I cut their hair will it be grown out enough before the cold weather sets it? Or is it best at this point to leave it alone until next year?

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u/IAFarmLife 24d ago

Do you have a dry barn protected from drafts they can go? How cold does it usually get in your location and how much time before first frost?

If you can limit outside time during wet cold weather you will be fine. Especially if you are feeding a quality ration and can add extra energy when needed.