CJB Shearing

21/04/2024

Lambing just about wrapped up. Getting geared up for shearing season. Been slack with the list but get in contact and we'll get the wool off.

29/07/2023

Would anyone be interested in Lamb Boxes?
pictured is a half lamb.
Available locally at certain points in the year.

18/02/2023

Lambing been going along very well.
Will start making shearing list and route in next few weeks.

18/02/2023

18/02/2023

SMALL FLOCK SHEARING 2023

This time of year I get lots of messages asking for people to book in their small flock to be sheared

Unfortunately, I've moved out of the country (again) so will be unable to come and shear myself, I wanted to ensure I had moved before I made the commitment to organising any shearing

My customers across the UK (and Europe!) are amazing, supportive, loyal and very generous - I'm very grateful to you all, I don't know if I'll be back next season, I would like to be but as usual - everything is in pencil until it's in pen

To look after as many people and their small flocks as possible I've arranged for shearers to cover certain areas, all these shearers I know personally, are able to foot trim, health check and could possibly worm/fly treatment if asked in advance

Please treat them with as much care and friendliness as you do to me, they are all lovely people and doing me a big favour as they already have their own busy workloads - please keep this in mind

HUW CONDRON - +44971704280
Huw will cover the majority of the UK, I would suggest calling him first as to see if there is enough sheep in your area to justify his trip

In high-density areas (I have 10+ customers) I've asked for these guys to 'stand in' and be open to adding to their workloads:

CHRIS RAVEN - +447530089405
Cumbria

ROSS BREEDON +447434212751
Nottinghamshire/Lincs

CIARAN DE BRUN +447857043230
Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, a little of Wales & Cotswolds

TOM BADGER +447890789861
Henley in Arden/Warwick

ALEC RIDING +447814851481
Galashiels, Scotland

STUART DAVIDSON +447910181705
Biggar, Scotland

Most have the same battery shears set up which I do but please speak to your nearest shearer and confirm whether you have electricity access or not

Have a great maggot-free summer and I promise to update the blog with what Jane and I are up to soon!

06/01/2023

Happy N’ewe year 🐑

22/09/2022

Another successful trip to The Welsh Reindeer Retreat in Carmarthen. We will be looking for more clients in this area next year so we can keep coming here to enjoy the great hospitality.

24/07/2022

Reports of alot of flystrike (maggots) in lambs after the heatwave. Sheared 135 for a client that was plagued with them. Benefits of shearing lambs are that maggots have no where to hide under wool, no more chemicals need to be applied, so still can sell. Lambs do better after shearing as they eat more. https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/sheep/how-shearing-lambs-can-improve-growth-and-reduce-labour

18/07/2022

Had a go at welsh international speed shear in bullith wells, wales.
20.21 mins in.

14/07/2022

Last few jobs cleaned up before, I'm off to the royal welsh show.

11/07/2022

Taz checking on the lambs.

03/07/2022

Been very slack with content but busy with work. Coming to the end now. Still taking bookings and planning for 2nd shear and lambs shearing.
Offer dagging for early tupping and lambs. I find it good for lambs so no maggots creep in. Clean bums = clean sheep.

17/06/2022

Thirsty work today..

14/06/2022

Beat the rain with this mob. Was raining all around for the last 10. Phew

14/06/2022

Needed a little help..

14/06/2022

Had abit of drama last week. Trailer almost had a major accident.
Saved by an ace welder Chad, who really saved the day.

08/06/2022

Got rained off elsewhere today so was able to shear my own little starter flock. Taz great help and my camera lady/wool roller was brilliant. Xx