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All done! The sheep is free of 99% of its wool and looks very clean. The dark marks on its back is from grain and hay that fell on the animal over the winter and stained the wool. You can see its coat is on the ground in one large piece. You can also see an inquisitive baby goat, called a "kid", checking over my work. This picture also shows what's left of the tail. The main reason tails are removed is this: Manure can cling to the wool on the tail and accumulate between shearings. This invites insects (flies, mostly) to lay their eggs in it, thus creating a serious health problem. |
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