Let’s talk about wool.
Wool comes from sheep.
Once a year, the fiber-producing sheep must be shorn. What comes as a surprise to some, is that
shearing is a critical part of the ethical treatment of sheep.
Fiber-producing sheep DO NOT shed their wool and, if left unshorn the wool will grow to an unmanageable bulk
resulting in the sheep’s inability to regulate their body temperature. Overheating & death are likely results.
Unshorn sheep begin to collect urine & feces in their wool;
attracting pests, creating irritations and possible infections—
again, endangering the health of the animal.
Sheep with large amounts of wool lose their natural agility,
making them more susceptible to predator attacks.
