Sheering day! That's a professional sheerer at work. 72 years old, does 5,000+ sheep a year. 50th year sheering.
Video shows the "Mexican" method of tying feet. Common in TX, NM, Old Mexico.
Video shows the "Mexican" method of tying feet. Common in TX, NM, Old Mexico.
Fleeces are for sale. Be aware these are right off the sheep's back. Not cleaned in any way.
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Lots of people insist that the New Zealand method is the only correct way.
But there are millions of sheep in TX and as I understand it most are done with the Mexican Tie.
But its not something you hear about online much.
But there are millions of sheep in TX and as I understand it most are done with the Mexican Tie.
But its not something you hear about online much.
I wonder if the Mexican method might be easier on the worker over the long term.
It's not unheard of at all for the Hispanic shearers to work past 60, even past 70.
Maybe something to that.
It's not unheard of at all for the Hispanic shearers to work past 60, even past 70.
Maybe something to that.
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