Shearing day does not need to be stressful Shearing needs to be carried out annually, normally between April and June. Even if you don't use the fibre, it is essential that this is carried out for the animals welfare. To make shearing as stress free as possible for the shearers, yourself and most importantly the animals, here are a few useful tips and hints. Plan your shearing day well in advance. If you plan to use or sell your fleece, obtaining mid side samples for testing