Winter shear.
It is proven that ewes who have been shorn 6 weeks before lambing produce bigger and stronger lambs. People that have the opportunity to lamb sheep in a heat controlled barn could consider shearing the ewes before lambing. essential is that the animals can be out of the weather elements after shearing. The whole metabolism of the ewe needs to adjust to the fact that there is no wool on her. They will eat significantly more and therefore have better nutritional condition  at lambing time.

It is important that you can have the sheep indoors day and night after shearing. so make a good plan before jumping into action

please check the classified for a shearer that will be in the area this month if you are interested.

There is a shearing school going in march check out the classified again. learn to shear your own sheep.