Ellis Almond

Ellis Almond provides sheep shearing services out of Gonzales, California, serving the Salinas Valley region near Salinas. Working across California and Oregon, Ellis brings a steady, experienced hand to flocks of all sizes, from small hobby operations to larger commercial herds.

Shearing runs on a seasonal schedule, with availability in February through March and again in September through October, aligning with typical fleece growth and lambing cycles in the region. This timing allows sheep owners to plan ahead for spring and fall shearing needs without last-minute scrambling.

For ranchers and smallholders alike, having a dependable shearer who travels between states adds flexibility to flock management. Ellis Almond's route through California and Oregon makes it easier for producers along that corridor to coordinate shearing with their broader farm calendar, whether that means prepping wool for market or simply keeping animals comfortable through the warmer months.