Shearing Day by yorkshirekiwi

Shearing Day

A big day for us today. Alpaca shearing day. This is Johnny on the table. He was the last one for the day, and almost as soon as we'd finished the heavens opened. He complains about his hair cut every year, but they must be so relieved once the fleece has gone
Aw - cute! Do they kick and fight?
December 12th, 2018  
@dide Depends who it is Dianne. This one, spits and squeals like he's being tortured, but I have two who just lie quietly, and almost breath a sigh of relief at being freed of their fleece. This is the first year in 9 years that I haven't had to wash spit out of my hair. You can actually see the green froth around his mouth. My job is to hold the head down while the body is being shorn. This is the only opportunity I get to take photos, while Keenan is doing their heads
December 12th, 2018  
A fabulous shot, Johnny almost looks as if he is enjoying having his photo taken :-)
December 12th, 2018  
Great shot ... what a big sook... just as well they don't all behave like this ..
December 12th, 2018  
@yorkshirekiwi sounds like me when I have to go to the dentist - although I haven’t resorted to spitting ... yet!
December 12th, 2018  
@julzmaioro typical bully. Bosses everyone else around, but cries like a baby when the tables are turned
December 12th, 2018  
@dide Jasper did have some dental work done, explains the grumpy look
December 12th, 2018  
Looks like he's smiling! Great capture
December 12th, 2018  
Lee
He looks happy enough. Good shot.
December 12th, 2018  
Probably feels good to get rid of it.
December 12th, 2018  
He doesn't look at all impressed :)
December 12th, 2018  
He looks pretty pleased that the shearing is almost over.
December 12th, 2018  
What a sweet yet grumpy face
December 12th, 2018  
Oh ...I think he's kind of enjoying it!
December 12th, 2018  
Great capture, looks like he's enjoying the attention
December 12th, 2018  
Great shot. Johnny doesn't look like he's complaining too much.
December 12th, 2018  
He could have fooled me. He looks pretty comfortable. Fav.
December 13th, 2018  
Ha! I so see him smiling there :D that looks like it was a fun shot to take tbh
December 13th, 2018  
Oh fun time he sure looks relaxed
December 13th, 2018  
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