What is sheep shearing? How many times is a sheep generally shorn in india? Share with your friends Share 2 Prathiba .e answered this Shearing of fleece along with the thick coat of hair is called shearing. 3 View Full Answer Riddhima Dewan answered this Removal of fleece along with a thin layer of skin They don't get hurt in this because the layer ofskin is dead 1 Vatsal Raj answered this The shaving down of wool with a thin layer of dead skin of sheep,camel etc. is known as Shearing 0