Douglas Hoolsema

Douglas Hoolsema provides sheep shearing services out of Melvin, Michigan, serving flock owners throughout the Thumb region near Flint. Working from March through September, he travels beyond state lines into Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin to meet shearing schedules during the busiest months of the season.

His work centers on hands-on shearing for sheep operations of varying sizes, from small backyard flocks to larger farm setups. Producers who need dependable seasonal shearing often coordinate with him well ahead of spring, since demand tends to climb once warmer weather sets in and wool growth calls for timely attention.

For farms and homesteads across Michigan and neighboring states, having a shearer willing to travel adds flexibility to flock management. Douglas Hoolsema's multi-state service area makes him a practical option for producers who need shearing completed within a defined seasonal window rather than waiting on limited local availability.