Passing the Sheep Shears to Next Generation
Steve Broderick and Oren Osnoss guide the sheep through the queue.
Steve Broderick and Oren Osnoss guide the sheep through the queue.
Aaron Loux sheared 129 sheep at the Allen Farm, Morning Glory Farm and Mermaid Farm.
Aaron Loux sheared 129 sheep at the Allen Farm, Morning Glory Farm and Mermaid Farm.
Claire Ives sorts through the wool.
Claire Ives sorts through the wool.
On the Island, many farmers have annointed Andy Rice the "sheep whisperer."
On the Island, many farmers have annointed Andy Rice the "sheep whisperer."
Clarissa Allen and granddaughter Tavira.
Clarissa Allen and granddaughter Tavira.
Mitch Posin and with grandson Arlo.
Mitch Posin and with grandson Arlo.
After Allen Farm the men drove to Mermaid Farm, where 31 more sheep awaited.
After Allen Farm the men drove to Mermaid Farm, where 31 more sheep awaited.
160 pounds of raw wool was harvested.
160 pounds of raw wool was harvested.
Sharpening the shears.
Sharpening the shears.
After the haircuts, ready for warmer weather!
After the haircuts, ready for warmer weather!
At Allen Farm barn in Chilmark, 76 heavy-fleeced Corriedales received their annual shearing.
Andy Rice has sheared the sheep of Allen Farm, in addition to almost every other Island flock, for 30 years. This year the tradition has been passed on to Aaron Loux.