SHEARING PRICES
Routine hoof and toenail trims are performed at no cost within the shearing prices. *
Sheep: $18-22 each (note: I do not shear all sheep breeds. see here for exclusions)
Angora/Pygora Goats: $25-30 each
Alpacas: $40-45 each
Crias: $15 each
Llamas: $45-50 each
*Animals with severely overgrown hooves may incur an additional fee
A farm call/setup fee of $110 is charged at each farm. This is independent of actual shearing or trimming fees. NOTE: this only includes setting up at one station. If we need to move equipment to other areas there are additional charges.
Why are there price ranges? There are any number of variables involved in shearing and hoof trimming – some hooves are extremely overgrown or rock hard, necessitating the use of horse nipping tools and quite a lot of extra time. Some animals have more than one years’ fleece and that takes more time and care. And the setup and level of assistance from owners varies from farm to farm; sometimes the wrangling takes longer than the shearing itself if appropriate help is not provided. Ranges are there to take some of these things into account.
OTHER SERVICES
Hoof/toenail trims only: $5-10 per animal
Crutching, pizzle area trims, facing (includes hoof trims): $10 per animal
Camelid tooth trims (incisors and fighting teeth): $10 per animal ($5 each if done at shearing time)
Pig tusk trims, pig hoof trims, horn trims: $20 per animal per service
INCLUDED AND NOT INCLUDED
Shearing prices include:
- hoof/toenail trims for each animal shorn
- stopping to check on body condition, as needed
- discussion with owner on any issues pertaining to the animal
- a shearing assistant (from April 1 to June 30 I will normally have a full time shearing assistant with me )
Shearing prices do not include:
- Farm call fee (which is $100 per farm)
- Multiple station setups at one farm ($35 additional fee for each new setup that involves moving equipment, mats, cords, etc.)
- Fiber collection and/or skirting
- Time for owner administering of medication or injections Note: I discourage owners from vaccinating at the same time as shearing. Medical and herd health work should be done on a separate day for the health of the animal. For liability reasons, I will not administer oral or injectable medications.
- Collecting/herding animals from the field. Animals should be contained before we arrive.
- Animals with significantly more than one year’s growth on them
PAYMENT POLICIES
Payment is required at the time of service. Checks, Venmo or cash are preferred. Credit card payments can be accepted; there is an additional 3% surcharge for using Paypal and Square.
If for any reason you are unable to pay at the time of service, please advise of this in advance. Payment is due within 15 days. There will be an additional $10 fee for re-invoicing if payment is not received within 15 days.
CANCELLATIONS:
We require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations and charge a $50 cancellation fee payable through Paypal or Venmo:
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It takes a lot of planning to create a shearing route with multiple farm stops on each day, arranging and paying for lodging, and arranging and paying for an assistant. A last-minute cancellation means that:
(a) Most importantly: your animals lose out. We may or may not be coming through your area again. Most shearers book quite early in the year and so finding a replacement shearer may be difficult.
(b) Another farm who could have been included in the run has missed out – they could have had your spot with enough notice.
(c) We are out of pocket for travel, paid assistants, and lodging.