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Sperryville
By SALLY KEYSER
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I'm sure there is much more medication or vaccinations needed for the pregnant ewes and lambs today
When the weather became warm, early summer, the sheep had to be sheared. This meant removing the coat of wool. From this many of our wool clothes are made, plus it was another income for the owner.
I have a pair of hand sheep shears which worked like scissors that daddy first used. This was a real job.
You tried to remove the wool or fleece all in one piece if possible. You had to be careful to not cut the sheep as she was trying to get up all the time.
The wool was real oily and very thick. It made the sheep look naked when you finished.
The wool was then tied four ways with a paper string, as it was sold by the pound, and put in a “wool sack” which was a long narrow sack made just for that. It was then taken to the market for sale.
The shearing became easier in later years, when electric shears became available. It was also a much neater looking job, similar to a hair cut.
The part I remember most was if the ewe rejected her lamb, or had more lambs than she had milk for them they had to be bottle fed. Daddy would give them to us, and it was our responsibility to feed them on time each day. The milk had to be warmed and a babv nipple was put on a glass soda bottle.
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