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Date Posted: 08:08:06 07/21/03 Mon
Author: Karen
Subject: Re: Do lambs need to be sheared?
In reply to: Marion 's message, "Do lambs need to be sheared?" on 08:04:28 07/18/03 Fri

Talk to the local coop or another sheep raiser in your local area. With your climate they may need to be sheared. But if you are going to shear make sure the lambs have enough time to grow at least a 2 inch coat before the cold weather comes.

>Hi,
>
>I have 2 Shropshire lambs that were born beginning
>March. Their mama was sheared this spring, but the
>lady we bought them all from said the lambs didn't
>need to be sheared this year. However it is hot here
>in central Arkansas and they are breathing fast. They
>have about 2x as much wool as their mama does. I
>don't want them to overheat.
>
>Thanks,
>Mouse

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