How, when & why we shear our sheep.
Mar 04, 2020

Video: How, when & why we shear our sheep.


How, why and when we shear our sheep. Charlie and Alvin are back to give the ladies a makeover before they are due to lamb again in 8 weeks!

 

How, when & why we shear our sheep.

How, when & why we shear our sheep.

How, why and when we shear our sheep. Charlie and Alvin are back to give the ladies a makeover before they are due to lamb again in 8 weeks!... More
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