Sheep Barn (2008)

The Maine Sheep Breeders Association (MSBA) Sheep Barn is located toward the back of the fairgrounds, but don't miss it!   Saturday and Sunday there will be a Sheep Breeds Display, as well as a series of talks and demonstrations.   On Saturday is the MSBA Wool Pool.

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2008 Sheep Barn Schedule

Saturday June 7th

9:00 - 1:00  Wool Pool

 

11:30 - 12:30 The Importance of Biosecurity in your flock - Tammy Doughty DVM

 

1:00 - 1:30  Choosing a Fleece - Deb Woolley

 

1:30 -2:00  Traditional Shearing - Brandon Woolley

 

2:00 -2:30   Shearing on the Shearing Table -  Brandon Wooley

 

3:00 -4:00  A History with Romney Sheep -  Janet Seavey

 

Sunday June 8th

10:00 - 10:30  Choosing a Fleece - Deb Woolley

 

10:30 - 11:00  Traditional Shearing - Brandon Woolley

 

11:00 - 11:30 Shearing on the Shearing Table - Brandon Wooley

 

Sheep blocking demonstration (getting a sheep ready for a show).

The beginning of the shearing demonstration.

Skirting raw fleece.  The first stage in preparing a fleece for sale or use.