Cordless Goat Clipper: Clip Freely with No Cable in the Way

Cordless Goat Clipper: Clipping Freely in Shed and Paddock

A cordless clipper makes you independent of the socket. You walk freely round the goat, no cable gets in the way and nobody has to hold it clear. With restless animals and in narrow pens that pays off straight away. Here you will find cordless machines from Aesculap, Agrarzone and Kerbl for clipping goats, from the single dairy doe to a small herd. Which model fits depends on how many animals you clip in one go and on where you work.

Batteries and working rhythm

The Agrarzone PowerCut, the Kerbl FarmClipper Akku2 and the Kerbl Clipster FarmClipper Akku2 each come with two batteries. That lets you carry on clipping while the second one charges, so the work never has to stop. The Aesculap Econom CL rounds the range off. Plan your session so the spare battery lies within reach, and charge both fully before you start. Store them dry and never leave them deeply discharged, which keeps the capacity up for longer. In winter it is best to take the batteries into the shed only shortly before the work, because cold pushes the output down for a while.

Handling, weight and care

Cordless machines are compact and sit steadily in the hand, because no cable pulls at them. Guide the machine flat against the body of the goat and work with even strokes, then no ridges are left behind. Oiling matters on a cordless machine too, otherwise friction rises and the running time drops. Clean hair and dust out of the clipper head after every animal. A blade coolant helps when the head warms up over several animals in a row. The cut stays clean and the animal stays calm. At the end of the day a thorough clean is worth the few minutes before you put the machine away.

Frequently asked questions

Is a cordless machine enough for several goats?
For small and medium numbers yes, especially with two batteries in rotation. With very large herds and long clipping sessions a mains powered machine is the calmer answer.

How often are goats clipped?
That depends on the breed. Dairy goats are commonly done twice a year, meat and landrace breeds far less. Decide by the state of the coat and the climate in the shed.

Do I have to oil during the clipping?
Yes, on a cordless machine as well. A drop of oil on the blades at short intervals lowers friction and heat and spares the drive.