Sheep Shearing

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Sheep Shearing with Chris Wurst
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The assignment

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Question 1

Where does Chris live now and how does he earn a living?

Question 2

Where in Australia does Chris come from and what is the area known for?

Question 3

Where did his forefathers come from and why did they emigrate to Australia?

Question 4

What are the different parts of the shears called?

Question 5

What is important to remember when catching a sheep?

Question 6

How long does it take to shear a sheep? How many sheep does Chris shear per hour and how many sheep per hour do they shear in for example New Zealand?

Question 7

What must you do with the sheep's skin? With the comb and why?

Question 8

What is important in handling the sheep when shearing?

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