What is a shearing shed?
A shearing shed is a structure specially designed for the storage of animals during shearing operations. Shearing sheds are commonly used by farmers, businesses, schools and other organisations requiring any kind of animal to be held for a short period of time. The main feature that differentiates shearing sheds from other types of animal housing is the ease with which they can be converted into sheep pens or cubicles should the need arise.
Wool Sheds
What is a wool shed?
A wool shed is a purpose built structure where sheep are sheared and wool can be stored while being protected from the elements. Usually a wool shed consists of a shearing area, a storage area and pens to hold the sheep while they are being shorn. Most importantly, it should allow for good sheep flow, providing an easy exit for the sheep once they have been shorn.
Important Things To Consider
Our wool shed specialists can assist you in selecting the best solution for your sheep station. Our team of sheds experts can create a shearing shed design that has the perfect amount of space for machinery storage, your catching pen, wool table, wool room and other equipment.
We understand that as a wool producer it is important to have good ventilation due to the hot weather experienced in Australia. This will provide a better experience for the shearer, shed hands and the animals themselves, so considering this aspect of your shed is paramount.
Shearing shed designs should ideally maximise the use of natural light. Indirect or diffuse light is ideal. Avoid direct sunlight as it can cause eye strain in shearers and wool handlers due to the glare produced by freshly shorn wool.
