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Common Misconceptions About Wool, Myth #4: “Sheep Are Harmed During Shearing”

October 26, 2026November 7, 2017 by The Shepherd's Dream

Part 4 of our “Common Misconceptions About Wool” series. Are sheep harmed during the shearing process?

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