Alpacapedia
Why Shear?
As a fibre animal alpacas need to be sheared regularly. Shearing has the following benefits: it improves the welfare of the animal by avoiding overheating, reduces chances of flystrike, allows better assessment of overall condition (eg body scoring), allows inspection of the skin condition and possible parasite eg mite infestation and allows more effective treatment if required.
Shearing Considerations
Shearing in the correct weather conditions is important to avoid distress/discomfort from sudden changes in temperature; Shearing in cold, changeable weather and/or rain can cause hypothermia; animals and weather should be monitored closely. Consider the effects of wind chill on a shorn alpaca especially if also wet.
Suitable indoor facilities, bedding and coats should be on hand if required. Any cuts incurred from shearing should be appropriately treated and kept under observation in case of infection or flystrike.
When shearing – your animals should be kept as stress free as possible. Appropriate penning, power facilities, lighting and shelters will make the shearing experience better for both you and your animals.
You should ensure your shearer observes good biosecurity procedures including disinfecting tools and equipment. Please note it is illegal for your shearer to offer any Prescription Only Medication, e.g. vaccinations and worming products. Work with your Vet to have a comprehensive health care plan.
Please note: The British Alpaca Society does not Endorse or Approve any shearers – This list is provided solely to assist members who may have difficulty in finding/contacting shearers and does not imply any specific level of competence. Please contact us if you know of any shearers who are not on the list or if you believe any of the details are incorrect.
In alphabetical order by Surname…..
List of Shearers
Name: Richard Barnaby
Based: UK, France & Italy
Mobile: 07843885336
Name: J Blake
Based: UK
Mobile: 07511 015840
Name: John Davies
Based: Wales and English Borders
Mobile:07779 553427
Name: Steve Doughty
Based: Boston, Lincolnshire
Tel: 01205 280276 Mobile: 07823 332008
Name: Trevor Gellatly
Based: Countrywide
Email: allaboutalpacas@bigpond.com
Tel: (00) 11 61 894 081 062 (Australia) Mobile: 07 500 544 596
Name: James Hamilton
Based: SW and West Midlands
Tel: 01242 506500 Mobile: 07540 621042
Name: Scott Harding
Based: Cornwall to Lancashire
Email: thealpacashearer@gmail.com
Tel:07932 741898
Name: David & Moragh Harrison
Based: UK
Tel: 01983 555080 or 07734 830325
Name: Ian Horner
Based: South & South West
Tel: 01963 351743 or Mobile: 07974 314211
Name: Mrs Koryniaka
Based: England
Tel: 07969 632404 or Mobile: 07881 987986
Name: Allen & Sandra Muriel
Based: Cornwall/Devon: France/ Spain/Portugal
Email: arthurchef@gmail.com
Mobile: 07870 612559 or 07498 001169
Name: Garry Naish
Based: Bristol and surrounding areas
Mobile: 07785 116211
Name: Tony Neaves
Based: South East England
Mobile: 07814 519990
Name: Colin Ottery
Based: S.W. England
Mobile: 07773 440354
Name: Susie Parish
Based: South of England and France
Mobile: 07767 765646
Name: Flis Proctor
Based: England
Mobile: 07783268257
Name: Lara and Paige Rowbotham
Based: South/ Se/ Norfolk / Midlands
Email: alpacashear25@gmail.com
Tel: 07837 235425
Name: Bob Shaw
Based: UK and Europe
Mobile: 07889 053826
Name: Sandra Scott
Tel: 01763 242724 Mobile: 07942859661
Name: Adam Stoneman
Based: S, Wales and English Borders
Email: info@amazingalpacas.co.uk
Tel: 01291 650655
Name: Jamie Taylor
Based: All Uk /Southern Ireland
Tel: 07969331660
Name: Dave Thomas
Based: Based in Carmarthen (shears at weekends but will travel as far as Gloucestershire)
Mobile: 07881 696310
Name: Ben Wheeler
Based: Countrywide
Mobile: 07770 375300
Name: Jonathan Waters
Based: North of England
Tel: 07803692495
Name: John and Jackie Waugh
Tel: 01434 240267 Mobile: 07714 462424
Name: Kirsti Wilde
Tel: 07748 613771
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