Sheep Shearing & Herding

See the spring shearing of the farm’s ewes and herding demonstrations by Border Collies! 

Meet herdsman Jim McRae and his team of Border Collies and watch demonstrations of herding sheep in the farm fields during narrated programs. Each day the farm’s Southdown ewes will be sheared for spring. Spinning and carding demonstrations will highlight the skills needed to turn fleece into yarn. Families can enjoy Sheep Stories and craft activities.

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Participate Online. Meet our Southdown sheep, watch videos of the sheep getting their spring cuts, and see how their wool is spun into yarn. Download the recipe for Chocolate Caramel with Sheep’s Milk and follow along with Billings Farm’s Chef Emery as she prepares this tasty treat! Learn More.