Shearing time!

An essential part of the welfare of llamas is managing their incredibly complex and advanced fleece. As well as regular grooming, every two or three years they need to be shorn to prevent overheating. The only problem is that they look like a different animal when they've been done, as you can see by comparing this picture with the others on the website. They still retain their fabulous character though! Ben Wheeler, our amazingly talented shearer, did a great job!