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Shearing an Angora with A5 clippers
Author: Cris Waller 
Date:   01-30-05 23:49

I just acquired my first Angora, and she's 3 months overdue for a shearing (I live in San Diego, so it's not too cold.) I have an Oster A5 clipper. What blades would be right for shearing her? She is fairly matted, and her fleece is quite dirty in places.
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RE: Shearing an Angora with A5 clippers
Author: Janet 
Date:   01-31-05 11:22

It will be extremely difficult to shear your Angora (I'm assuming Goat, not rabbit) with the A5. It simply isn't strong enough. If you don't have access to a stronger set of clippers or shearers I recommend using Hand Shears or as a last resort scissors if necessary. The smaller clippers just won't handle the matts or the dirt...

Janet
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Re: Shearing an Angora with A5 clippers
Author: Cris Waller 
Date:   05-09-05 16:43

What is the best larger clipper/shearer for someone with just a few Angoras to clip? You are absolutely right that the A5 won't do the job, but I don't really want to spend $300.00 for another clipper.
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Re: Shearing an Angora with A5 clippers
Author: Janet 
Date:   05-12-05 11:10

If you want to use a clipper you could go with either the Premier 800c ($195 plus blades, approx $40) or the Premier 3000c ($289). They are pretty close in price, so I would make your choice based on future use - if you are going to get more animals, go with the 3000c.

Unfortunately there really isn't a less expensive motorized option.

Something you may want to consider is using hand shears. I have done a flock of 30 sheep with them, but spread it out over the course of several weeks. For that I would recommend the B&B MiniTrims. Their size makes them easy to handle and its much easier to see where you are cutting with the shorter tips.

Janet
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