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9. With just a minor change in position of the sheep, you are now ready to shear the back flank.
10. Press down on the back flank and the leg will be straightened out, this makes it easier to sheer.
11. From this position, shear the sheep along her backbone, and, if possible, a few inches beyond.
12. By holding up the left leg, it is possible to trim the area around the crotch.
13. Congratulations, you are half way through shearing. At this point your feet are positioned so close to the sheep's belly, she can't get up.
14. Now, hold one ear firmly but not too tightly and start shearing down the right side of the neck.
15.Take hold of the sheep with the left hand under her chin and around her neck, now shear the right shoulder.
16. Pull the sheep up against you to expose her right side and shear down that side.
17. With the sheep held close to you, and the left hand holding her leg, shear farther down the side and the rump.
10. Press down on the back flank and the leg will be straightened out, this makes it easier to sheer.
11. From this position, shear the sheep along her backbone, and, if possible, a few inches beyond.
12. By holding up the left leg, it is possible to trim the area around the crotch.
13. Congratulations, you are half way through shearing. At this point your feet are positioned so close to the sheep's belly, she can't get up.
14. Now, hold one ear firmly but not too tightly and start shearing down the right side of the neck.
15.Take hold of the sheep with the left hand under her chin and around her neck, now shear the right shoulder.
16. Pull the sheep up against you to expose her right side and shear down that side.
17. With the sheep held close to you, and the left hand holding her leg, shear farther down the side and the rump.