Wool farming is cruel, because lambs are killed for meat, and wild sheep dont need to be sheared? Those have nothing to do with each other, you even admit that sheep need to he sheared. Not shearing a sheep results in a number of problems, from parasites, infections, to good old fashion heat stroke. Its cruel to not shear a sheep

Domesticated sheep's genes have been manipulated by humans so they make unhealthy amounts of wool. If we stopped breeding domesticated sheep, we wouldn't need to shear them

@@Bot-tm7hs but we still need to shear the sheep there are.

@@drywall1873 I never said otherwise

It's not long enough 😂

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You can just turn it down lol

That happens constantly because it needs to be able to move smoothly around the bored and sheep, if it were to get stuck it can actually be dangerous depending on where it is, you learn how to time your shearers but if you’re tools don’t go with your own timing a lot can go wrong and sometimes it just flips over which can also be dangerous… bro your brain would be upside down if you tried any of that

I am sure they are kept there temporarily and even if they don't sheep like being huddled together in groups because it makes them feel more safe

They were in a small area so they are easy to catch sheering sheep can be exhausting nobody wants to chase a sheep all over its pen over and over again.

Please read the comments above, Aurek, about why sheep are kept in small pens while being sheared. In fact we round up the sheep fairly regularly to check on them and care for them. It may be stressful for a while, but believe me when there is bad weather coming in, the sheep are glad to be huddled together like this. I understand that it is difficult for you to know all the ins and outs of a profession alien to you, so keep asking questions. Keep maintaining your respectful voice; it is appreciated.

They’re actually not being hurt at all! Those spots are probably old scabs or ticks that were pulled off by the clippers (unless you’re talking about the fleeceless area, in which case, no, that’s just how sheep are, they don’t grow wool there in most breeds)- if they get anything larger than a small scrape (which doesn’t happen often) it’s treated with antiseptic before the sheep’s let back out. They also naturally produce lanolin, which is excellent at soothing small scrapes and nicks. They’re also not terrified, with the exception of a few young ones (who will learn pretty quickly that shearing’s not that bad). I know it might look like they’re being handled roughly, but it’s not hurting them at all and these are extremely experienced shearers who know how to handle the sheep quickly and efficiently without harming them. Putting a sheep on it’s back is not harmful to it in the slightest, it just makes it so they don’t move as much, which means easier, faster shearing and a much lower risk of injury to both animal and human. They’re also usually out on pasture, not cooped up in a building- you just have to bring them in for shearing in order to get through 100-200 sheep in a day! (and even sheep in a large scale operation only get sheared 1-2x a year- that’s how long it takes them to grow a full fleece)

Erin, I think it would be better to watch the video again with an open mind. Also read Ryan's reply above. He has explained it so well. I know for a fact that all minor nicks on the sheep are treated with antiseptic just before they are released into the wider paddock. I know this because I used to do it myself. A shearer who consistently cuts a sheep badly will not be able to hold his job.

And let's not forget PETA

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Celia Clarke bad or cruel shearers are few and far between, much much less than PETA wants you to believe- this video is how a solid 99% of farms are run at shearing time (if they’re not using the traditional method with hand shears, which just takes a bit longer). PETA is in it for the money, not to spread accurate information, they’re a for-profit org.

@@dreaming-of-spots6805 PETA also pays people to abuse sheep. It's horrible

Dead minecraft Steve 2 we all do.

Oh so shearing doesn’t hurt the sheep peta tricked me then

XxDark_ _FoxX the stuff they show you are probably outside the law

@@xxdark__foxx199 No it doesn't hurt them. It's actually necessary because sheep don't shed themselves unless they are one of the few self shedding breeds. If they aren't shorn their wool will continue to grow longer, blind them and make moving difficult. Around here, anyone caught shearing sheep like they do in this video would be fired immediately and never work on a sheep farm in the area again because their previous boss would ensure word of their abuse got around to all other sheep farms in the area. If they ever want to work on a sheep farm again, thet would have to outrun their reputation which is no simple task, for word travels far. They would be effectively blacklisted. Look up 'Shrek the sheep nz' and you'll see what happens when a sheep avoids shearing for years.

Ik right the cruelty may exist but it's only like 200 out of 100k cruel and it's annoying putting the animal industry to shame

Kiirstin Marilyn Kiirstin Marilyn Go back to sleep what planet are from lol you wouldnt have a clue

Idk, I think sheep have a pretty cushy life- trade a fleece or two a year for food, water, vet care, and protection from predators? Yes please. Wild animals live short, cruel lives that often end in prolonged, painful death.

What is a normal sheep? Normal is a difficult word. Same as we can't say that a certain person is normal, nor can we say that a sheep is normal. We have to keep up with the times and understand that some sheep are bred for their wool and they have a very comfortable life. Small price to pay; get a haircut once a year. Perhaps you might like to edit what you have written because it makes no sense. You have used a triple negative, tied yourself up into knots and have expressed the opposite of what you mean. I think! If you were in my writing class, I would urge you to rewrite that contribution. I hope that humans will not just let all the animals try to survive without any support/input. There would be no more animals!! Humans must take responsibility for the welfare of animals. I am equally exasperated by dog owners. You don't have a dog do you?

OMG! What is wrong with you? Yes sheep need to be shorn. You think it's unnecessary to shear sheep. Who's the one bring cruel now? And yes, that would be YOU Kiirstin!

And Kiirstin, animals are ours.

They never were

Like what they sheeps dont give a dam there like im bald now leave

It's once a year. I'd lie on my back if it meant I'd only need a haircut once a year.

Tough on the backs of the shearer and the sheep 😂😂😂😂

@Kitten Heels he was talking about the shearers back being bent over all day. not the sheep.

Thank you James L. I had a little chuckle when I realised that many of the replies thought that the process of shearing would hurt the sheep's back. Good on them though for being concerned about the comfort of the sheep. In reality, shearing is one of the most difficult jobs in agriculture and I admire people who work in sheds. Even though I have done a bit of it myself. Wool is such a beautiful product, I dont mind paying more for it.

Ray Valle,exactly...

Shearing is necessary. And it's quite therapeutic to watch too.

People don’t realize if a sheep’s wool isn’t shaved of it can get dirty and infect the sheep with insects and bacteria causing it harm

@@rtxsfm4626 You know what Red Rex. Some people don't realise that shearing needs to be done. The sheep can suffer way more than getting sheared. And I love my woollen slippers and my woollen underlay. It's a win win for me. 👍

They do. Have you seen them frolic after the fact? It's adorable/

Not overcrowded, sheep like to be close to each other in a flock, they are there only for at most, an hour, and it's easier catch one if it can't run away (chasing sheep causes more stress).

The Baaaaaaaaaarber.

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