{"id":2046,"date":"2023-11-27T18:57:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/?page_id=2046"},"modified":"2026-05-14T23:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:31:00","slug":"alpaka-schurservice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/en\/services\/alpaka-schurservice\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpaca Shearing Service"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Professional Alpaca Shearing<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Alpaca Shearing Service for Owners in Eastern Switzerland<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Annual alpaca shearing is an essential part of alpaca care and crucial for the animals\u2019 well-being. Especially in Eastern Switzerland, it is important to shear animals in good time and professionally to prevent heat stress and maintain their health.<\/p>

With our alpaca shearing service in Sch\u00f6nengrund, we offer owners from the regions of St. Gallen, Appenzell, Toggenburg and surrounding areas the opportunity to have their alpacas and llamas shorn in a professionally organised setting \u2013 calm, efficient and with an experienced team.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Alpaca Shearing Day 2026 in Eastern Switzerland<\/h2>\r\n \r\n

Our alpaca shearing day 2026 will take place on:<\/p>\r\n \r\n

\r\n Saturday, 9 May 2026\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n

\r\n in 9105 Sch\u00f6nengrund\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n

\r\n The shearing day is aimed at owners from the region of St. Gallen, Appenzell, Toggenburg and surrounding areas, and specifically at those who do not participate in the TB health programme.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n

\r\n If you would like to have your alpacas or llamas shorn with us, we look forward to hearing from you. \r\n
\r\n Early registration is recommended, as spaces are limited.<\/strong>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why Professional Alpaca Shearing Is Important<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Annual alpaca shearing is an important part of alpaca care and contributes significantly to the animals\u2019 well-being. Alpacas do not shed their fleece naturally and therefore rely on proper shearing.<\/p>

Professional alpaca shearing helps prevent heat stress during the warmer months, allows regular checks of skin and fleece, and enables early detection of parasites or matting.<\/p>

At the same time, it ensures that the alpaca fibre is obtained cleanly and in high quality for further processing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shearing Service<\/p>\r\n

Shearing Day Process \u2013 Professionally Organised<\/h2>\r\n

\r\n Our shearing day is clearly structured and has been refined over the years. An experienced team ensures that the shearing is carried out efficiently, professionally and with a calm workflow.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Professional Shearing System<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n Shearing is carried out by a professional shearer from New Zealand, supported by a synchronised \u201cHeadman\u201d. \r\n

\r\n Together, they ensure a calm and safe process throughout the shearing.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Efficient and Professional Shearing<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n A well-coordinated and experienced team enables a structured process and ensures that multiple animals can be shorn without unnecessary waiting times.\r\n

\r\n The efficient execution supports a calm and professional workflow throughout the entire shearing day.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Clean and Professional Shearing Result<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n The animals are shorn evenly and professionally:\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  • clean cut along saddle and neck<\/li>\r\n
  • straight \u201cpost-style\u201d legs<\/li>\r\n
  • wedge-shaped tail<\/li>\r\n
  • well-groomed head and cheeks<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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    Fibre Handling and Additional Care<\/h3>\r\n

    \r\n The shorn alpaca fibre is carefully sorted and packed separately, making it immediately ready for further processing.\r\n

    \r\n On request, nails and teeth can also be checked and trimmed during the shearing day.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n