Ellis Almond

Ellis Almond provides sheep shearing services in Gonzales, California, serving the Salinas Valley region near Salinas. Ellis works directly with sheep owners, offering hands-on shearing for flocks of varying sizes throughout the season.

Shearing runs during two windows each year, February through March and again from September through October, which lines up with typical wool growth cycles and lambing schedules in the area. Beyond the local Salinas Valley, Ellis travels to jobs across California and up into Oregon, making the work accessible to ranches and small farms outside the immediate region.

For flock owners planning ahead, having a shearer who works to a predictable seasonal calendar can simplify coordinating with breeding, lambing, or wool harvest timing. Ellis Almond's route through California and Oregon reflects a shearing practice built around travel and seasonal demand rather than a single fixed location.