Ellen Forbes

Ellen Forbes provides sheep shearing services in New Gloucester, Maine, serving flock owners throughout the Cumberland County region near Portland. Her work focuses exclusively on sheep, offering hands-on shearing for small and mid-sized flocks alike.

Availability runs year-round, which gives shepherds flexibility in scheduling around lambing cycles, wool sales, or seasonal coat management rather than being limited to a single spring window. This steady availability can be especially useful for farms managing staggered breeding groups or those needing touch-up shearing outside the typical rush.

For sheep owners in southern Maine looking for a shearer familiar with the rhythms of small-farm flock care, Ellen Forbes offers a straightforward, animal-focused approach. Her services fit naturally into the routines of hobby farms, homestead flocks, and working sheep operations that need dependable shearing support throughout the year rather than a once-a-year rush appointment.