We sheared all the sheep this weekend! It was hard work, but we worked through it together, taking turns and helping each other. One person would hold a sheep while one or two more sheared and a third took the opportunity to trim the sheep's hooves. While this may sound like an efficient strategy, it took hours to get the shearing done. Professionals can shear a sheep in a matter of seconds. We are far from professionals, taking forty-five minutes to an hour and a half to shear one sheep depending on the breed. Our Romneys were the biggest challenge. Still, the sun was shining and morale was up,keeping everyone going and gaining shearing experience. I'd never sheared a sheep before, so every moment was a learning opportunity. We'll be professionals in no time, or perhaps a little more time than that.