Ebel Shearing Services

05/31/2026

Isn’t this alpaca’s fleece beautiful?

Gray alpacas have always been some of my favorites to shear. The range of shades you can get in a single fleece is incredible, and there’s just something about a really nice gray blanket that catches your eye.

Plus, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as watching a clean blanket come off in one piece.

This alpaca is headed into summer a whole lot lighter and more comfortable.

05/29/2026

Shearing a suri alpaca is always a little different than shearing a huacaya. Instead of the fluffy fleece most people picture on an alpaca, suris grow long hanging locks that lay down along the body. The fiber comes off a little differently too, so the whole shearing process has a bit of a different feel to it from start to finish.

Here’s a closeup of us shearing a suri’s blanket.

05/25/2026

Some happy alpacas enjoying the sun after shearing.

05/24/2026

Shaping an alpaca tail.

There’s definitely an art to alpaca shearing beyond just removing fiber. We shape the tails, legs, and topknots to be both functional and good-looking, and learning how to sculpt those lines cleanly takes a lot of practice and a good eye.

We’ve been busy shearing every day the last few months, but we’re trying to grab more photos and videos in between farms to share some of the process and finished results.

05/23/2026

Shearing an alpaca blanket.

In the process of shearing an alpaca, we gently lay them down and restrain them so they are safe and still for their annual shearing. The whole process takes about 5-7 minutes then they're let right back up to enjoy their new haircut! It doesn't hurt the animal at all and is necessary for their health and wellness.

05/23/2026

05/15/2026

Alpaca shearing season is in full-swing. We've been slacking a bit on posting updates lately, as we have been busy busy busy.

Here's a fun little video of us shearing a cute gray alpaca. Stick around until the end of the video to see the after shot!

04/02/2026

For any shearers out there looking for some great work clothing and gear, check out .shear !

They make awesome singlets, long-tail hoodies, and a bunch of other apparel, AND they can do custom printing if you want your logo on the gear.

Here's some of the stuff we just got from them. It's all great quality and comfortable for long work days. The long-tail hoodie (jumper) is so cool. First one I've ever seen and I already want to get more.

It's cool getting our logo on some of the stuff, but their Just Shear branding is just as sweet to rep.

It's nearly impossible to find good singlets and long-tail shirts out here in the US, so I'm thankful I found a place to get some quality stuff sent over.

They're an Australia-based company but can ship to the US super fast.

02/19/2026

Look at these cuties enjoying their snack!

Just minutes after shearing… back to grazing ☘️

Alpacas grow fiber continuously — up to several inches a year — and they don’t shed it naturally. Without annual shearing, they can overheat once temperatures climb.

That lighter, airy feeling?
It’s real relief.

Healthy alpacas = shorn alpacas.