Alpaca Shearers
Alpacas need to be shorn once a year – typically in spring. There are a number of shearers that work around Australia – use this list to find a shearer.
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Servicing Multiple States
James Wheeler
Gary Boseley
0411 720 420
info@alpacashearingservice.com.au
Servicing QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & TAS
18 years experience, will shear 1 animal to 1000
Fleece. Teeth. Feet. Vaccines
Joe Hofer
Nigel Wood
Glenn Dawson
Chris Power
Anywhere in NSW or SA (2020 season)
Doug Baker
Shears alpacas on a Table no minimum, Drench and vacs, toenails no power needed as he has a generator.
Contact moblie 0428863133
Services all Western Sydney suburbs South Coast and Southern NSW
Michael Elkins
Based: Southern Tablelands. In Qld Aug-Sep.
Services: Mostly between Sydney & Canberra.
Shears alpacas, sheep, goats, llamas.
Does toenails, drench and vaccinations.
Table shearing, has own generator, will have a helper with him.
Mobile: 0408 665 228
Sheon by Shaun
Shaun Mcfadyen
Fulltime shearer and will travel all over Australia
will shear any number as long as you book in early so days can be organised
email: shaun.shearer58@gmail.com
Colin Ottery
Email: alpaca2shearaus@gmail.com
Arriving Australia 04/10/2023 until 07 December 2023
Starting in WA
NSW
Stephen Auld
STEPHAN AULD 0428 491 963 shearpower2ewe@yahoo.com.au
Mobile units covering from South Coast to Muswellbrook and west to Orange. Shears sheep, goats etc.
All husbandry.
Minimum: 1 animal
Website: shearpower2ewe.com
DOUG BAKER
Based: Harden. Services: All Western Sydney suburbs, South Coast and southern NSW.
Shears on a table. No minimum number.
Does drench, vacs and toenails. Has own generator
Michael Clout
mjcloutrural@yahoo.com.au
Based in Dubbo. Services: Hunter, Hawkesbury, Central Coast, Dubbo, Mudgee, Bathurst, Greater Sydney down to Picton.
Sheep, goats, llamas. Toenails incl, vaccinations $5 per animal.
Glen Dawson
0488 692 802 glend313@gmail.com
Contact by email or text.
Based: Orangeville Services: All Sydney, Mittagong, Richmond.
Minimum number: 1-2 Message/email for rates.
Shears: alpacas, sheep, goats, llamas
Does toenails and vaccinations.
Table or floor (for smaller lots)
Has a roustabout.
John Dawson
0436 806 857 johnbdawson17@gmail.com
Contact via mobile or email.
Based: Orangeville, Wagga Wagga
Services: Sydney, Coast & Highland and Riverina
Minimum number: 2 Shears on the floor
Does toenails and vaccinations.
JAMES DIXON
Mobile: 0403 402 114
Preferred contact by email – bravoshear@bigpond.com
Based in Dapto
Services: Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy-Monaro, Riverina, Blue Mountains, Bega, Riverina, Hunter, Lithgow, Oberon and Mudgee
Will shear up to 5 sheep or goats. Will do llamas.
Shears on the floor, needs power.
Teeth and toenails included in shearing. Vaccinations on request.
Minimum charge $70 for 2 animals
Ian Elkins
0417 496 815 elko6322@hotmail.com
Call or TEXT to mobile
Based: Southern Tablelands.
Does toenails, vaccinations.
Has own generator and roustabout.
Brian Hughes
No Mobile 02 343 7143 (leave message) No email.
Based: Grenfell Services: Cowra/Young/Forbes/West Wyalong
Shears: alpacas, sheep, goats & llamas
Does toenails
Shears on a table, needs access to power
Will need one or two assistants to help handle and lift animals.
MICHAEL ELKINS
0408 665 228 mick@elkinsalpacashearing.com.au
Based: Southern Tablelands. In Qld Aug-Sep.
Services: Mostly between Sydney & Canberra.
Shears alpacas, sheep, goats, llamas
Does toenails, drench and vaccinations.
Table shearing, has own generator, will have a helper with him.
JOE HOFER
0411 025 833 02 6026 3835 joe@petlyn.com.au
Contact by any of above.
Based: Jindera (near Albury) Services: Most areas of Southern NSW & Northern Vic if numbers justify travel.
Will shear 1 if in the area.
Shear llamas and very small numbers of sheep or goats.
Toenails, Vaccinations & drench are included for small numbers.Larger numbers by negotiation.
Roustabout can be arranged.
Bernie McInerney
02 4821 6298 No email.
Based: Goulburn Services: Tumut, Hunter Valley,
Northern NSW, Tamworth areas
Minimum: 1 Shears sheep, goats and llamas
Does toenails & vaccinations if the client has vaccine.
Shears on table, needs access to power.
Alastair McLaren
0488 728 632 mclarenangus@live.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mclarensofhawkesbury/
McLarens of Hawkesbury Shearing & Rural Services
Based: Hawkesbury Services: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Putty, Camden, Hawkesbury
Minimum number: 1 Shear: Alpacas, llamas, sheep.
Does toenails & vaccinations
Shears on the floor. Ask if you need a roustabout.
Chris Power
0438 653 782 powza01@bigpond.com
Based: Bathurst & Central Coast.
Covers: Most of NSW. (in SA in October)
Minimum: Will do small numbers, people contact in July/August so he can set up a run in a particular area.
Prefers to shear only alpacas & llamas.
Toenails. Vaccinations if vaccines provided.
Has an animal handler with him
SHAUN McFADYEN
0405 535 758 shaun.shearer58@gmail.com
Contact: refer Text or email but happy to talk to someone.
Facebook page: Shorn by Shaun.
Based: Mudgee
Services: Hunter Valley/ Newcastle, Central Coast, Sydney, Central West, Canberra. Will travel anywhere in NSW for large numbers. Will do small numbers.
Will shear llamas. Does toenails.
Has roustabout if numbers over 10.
Drew Shearman
0427 924 493 enquiries@shearmanlivestock.com.au
Text to mobile preferred.
Based: Glen Oak (25ks north of Newcastle)
Services: Newcastle, Central Coast, Hunter Valley & Mid North Coast regularly. Mudgee occasionally. Annual run to Toowoomba.
Prefer to do smaller lots (less than a 100). Will do 1 animal.
Shears sheep, goats and llamas.
Does toenails, vaccinations. Will worm drench if required.
Shears on a table. Doesn’t have a roustabout.
Preferred method of contact:
Carries own plant consisting of both battery and electric gear and all the equipment to shear, drench, vaccinate, crutch and trim hooves. Will travel for any number of animals and don’t mind shearing single animals or small mobs.
Cath Lukin
0400 076 432
Based: Braidwood
Covers: Braidwood, NSW South coast, Monaro
Alpacas only, minimum of 1.
Prices vary dependant on a number of factors, please enquire.
Does toenails, vaccinations, drench & AD&E (if required).
Also provides year round service for 5-in-1, toenails etc
Simon Warner
East Guyong near Millthorpe. Serving the Central West
Does small numbers, mainly alpacas.
Will do toenails, vaccinations & drench
SEAN TIMMONY
0417 272 937 DunbarsRunAlpacas@gmail.com
Contact by TEXT message to mobile.
Based: Hawkesbury.
Covers: Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, Penrith, Mulgoa/Camden/Picton/Werombi area, Hills District, other areas on application.
Minimum number: 2 Shears on the floor.
Has a roustabout. Does toenails and vaccinations.
Richard Wirth
0418 972 233 richard@incamonalpacas.com.au
Laggan
Services: Anywhere in NSW
Shears alpacas & llamas. Minimum number: 1
Supplies own plant consisting of electric gear, generator, and all the equipment to shear, drench, vaccinate, and pedicure. Shear on a table or on the ground.
South Australia
Chris Williams
Andrew Chapman
Salter Springs
08 8528 6165
Brian Gursansky
Rosedale
08 8524 9093
Frank Jacobs and Ruth Richmond
Mount Barker
08 8536 4819
0400 406 636
Kob Schmaal
No herd too big, or too small. Will travel where needed.
Matt Williams
Mitchell Williams
SA based
Rob Phillips
Greg Toholke
SA and cover Mid north, Yorke Peninsula, Adelaide Plains, Barossa, Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Bordertown and beyond.
Fully self sufficient, shear on a table, have rousey, generator and full plant.
Specialize in small mobs 1 to 30 or so.
Dont shear goats or sheep but can do llamas.
Extras include toenails, teeth, vacs .
Can be contacted by
Mobile or text: 0429 842 388
Email: gtoholke@hotmail.com
Victoria
Justin Billman
Justin has been shearing alpacas for 16 years and cover most of Victoria
Service includes needles ,nails , haircut and ongoing advice.
Email: windlaarr14@gmail.com
Phone: +61430544642
John Butterworth
South West Victoria, near Colac and he shears throughout this region; and across to the SE of South Australia. He also provides services around Melb rural areas.
John provides all services including shearing, toe clipping, vaccinations, drenches, nutrition advice.
Shane Carey
Ballarat
Eddie Dunham
David Pratt
Horsham
Shearing and maintenance services including toe nails (if and when needed), vaccinations and will drench if requested. Shear on a table and will travel to you for one or two animals or larger amounts for one person and will also work runs to suit an area/multiple farms in close proximity.
Rick Jakobi
Marcus Karlen
Located in Central Victoria. Focusing primarily on animal welfare, Marcus will shear alpacas on the ground, minimising handling and animal stress. Provides all services including shearing, toe clipping, vaccinations, drenches and general animal welfare advice. No minimum number of alpaca.
Marcus can be contacted on 0497 394 776 or at marcusk916@gmail.com“
Shane Winslet
Mildura to Albury, Melbourne, Ballarat, Nhill
Can do toes (if and when needed), vaccinations, drenches, and skirt fleeces. Shears small mobs of ones and twos to large mobs and work runs to suit that area.
Richard Lawrence
Baa Baa Buzz Cuts Alpaca and Sheep Shearing services
Alpaca and small mob shearing services. Servicing most areas around Victoria. Specializing in alpaca shearing and small mobs under 5 sheep. Will vax, drench, trim toes and give necessary vitamins. $70 call out/ setup
0459858685
Tim Purcell
Rod Sales
Heathcote & Gisborne
Shane Dunn
Shears alpacas and also does vaccinations, vitamin injections, hooves trimmed and teeth grinding.
Ballarat Victoria
Jillian and Kurtis Holmes
Mikhaila Rollinson Lazarus
Phone number: 0431039719
Location – Gippsland
Locations serviced – all of Victoria
No minimum number to shear
travel cost per – $70 travel and set up (divided between owners in one area)
floor or table: both (takes table)
roustabout: yes, all girl shearing team
Gordy Brady
Keith Kat
Phone: 0428 130 844
email: keithkat64@gmail.com
Web: www.alternativeview.net.au
Does all of Victoria.
Shears alpacas and sheep, uses a table and brings a roustabout.
Does drenching, injections toenails as required.
Sarah Vaughan
Phone number: 0460 409 245
Email sarahvaughan1998@gmail.com
Shearing in central Vic but happy to travel if needed
Ian Wastle
Tasmania
Toffeemont
Janelle and Byron can take care of all your husbandry needs. We can support your education of how to care for your alpacas independently as well.
Shearing session usually starts around late October, early November through to mid March and bookings for this service is essential. Byron has built a purpose tilt table that enables us to secure alpacas as stress free as possible on their side. We take as much care as possible while shearing saddle off first to reduce guard hair contamination and to ensure the quality of the fleece is not comprised.
We also support many owners with their quarterly husbandry needs including toenail trimming, annual 5 in 1 vaccinations, Vitamin ADE injections, and drenching. Contact us today for a quote on all your shearing and husbandry needs.
We shear all over Tasmania
Mobile/text – 0428939979
Email – toffeemontalpacas@gmail.com
Southern Shearing
Greg Edwards
Greg Edwards – travels state wide in Tasmania shearing alpacas,
Greg shears on the ground (freestyle shearing)
No mob too large or too small!
Phone – 0459789905
Western Australia
Batavia Coast Alpaca Shearing
Covering all of Western Australia
All 12v table Shorn
Full service
Contact: Darren
M: 0428271316