At least 4 people. One to lead the alpaca in and hold the head during shearing. One to maintain tension on the ropes holding the alpaca stretched out. One to do the actual shearing. And another to gather up the fleece. For things to move quickly & efficiently with a small herd to shear, 8 is a good number. One shearer, one to hold the head, and another to manage the ropes. Then 2 people to bring the alpacas in & out, another 2 to gather the fleece, and one person to sweep up between alpacas.
In Britain most farms shear once a year in June time. Although some shear in the winter.
Dinah Shearing's birth name is Dinah Hilary Shearing.
George Shearing's birth name is George Albert Shearing.
a breed of alpaca
No, an alpaca is not a marsupial.
Alpaca fiber comes from their fur. They have a very soft coat.
Male alpaca- Male Female alpaca - hembra Group- herd
Yes! Alpaca's are vertebrates.
Wool from sheep is often used in spinning, alpaca is also favored.
Alpacas need approximately one acre per five animals. T
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