Fergie's Overgrown Shearing

[@janvafa9959]

For those hollering animal abuse and jail the owner… you need to understand that this was a 4-H project, then the owner left for college. The parents probably had no experience with sheep, but recently learned that she should have been sheared. They then turned her over to a farm sanctuary. The sanctuary then scheduled the shearing and will provide her with appropriate care for the rest of her life. Also she as in beautiful condition once they got the wool off; so the parents, though inexperienced with sheep needing shearing were otherwise providing appropriate care.

[@barbarabrand190]

Thank you for the rest of the story.

[@alanaterrel9914]

If you know you going off to college why even get the sheep

[@sallyintucson]

I had sheep in 4-H too. (Mid-“70’s) It’s unusual that she didn’t get auctioned off.

[@ShainCaldwell]

​@sallyintucson back then I showed heifers (FFA) and it was a common practice for a company/person to buy the animal but not take possession of the animal claiming it as a donation. The animal was either intentionally left with the person who showed the animal or they just forgot about it. The animal just kind of became part of the farm. Parents didn't always know how to take of it. ALL OF THAT BEING SAID... I find it hard to believe that a farm kid went off to college and never came back. When I was in college, I was home at the very least one weekend a month. If it was harvest, sometimes a few days a week. So I would still blame the kid who showed it. They could have arranged for a shearing at any time. Abandoning an animal to someone else by default isn't an excuse. If they were going to keep it they are still responsible for the animals welfare. You wouldn't just go on vacation without making sure all was taken care of.

[@tonkabear2369]

Idk about jail but come on, in 4 years the initial owner never checked on the animal?

[@elizabethalvarez1321]

As a regular volunteer at Winding Branch, thank you so much for coming out of your way to help our sweet Fergie! She feels and looks so much better! ❤️

[@Kree.B.]

Thank you for your volunteer work! Fergie seems like such a sweet girl!!

[@chrislive1586]

This is heartwarming! Thank you for taking care of these animals.

[@tobeygelder8699]

Bet that sheep is surprised how cold it is outside..🤣😂🤣

[@elizabethalvarez1321]

@@tobeygelder8699 it’s not cold here! lol we’re still in the 90s 😭😭 but she is a lot cooler now lol

[@elizabethalvarez1321]

@@Kree.B. she’s so sweet!! She’ll come up to you for cuddles ☺️

[@szilagyiangela3973]

Watching you shearing sheep somehow feels good for my heart and soul. You are so gentle with them, so loving and careful. Thank you for doing this and your videos❤

[@marybeshay8504]

Katie, your gentleness and careful technique is towards the sheep are appreciated. You are fantastic at what you do.

[@just_kos99]

I love how relaxed Fergie was, she knew she was getting the best help from Katie! Thank you so much for taking such care with this lovely little lady. Much hope she can enjoy the rest of her days being well-shorn in the Texas heat!

[@amh0013]

I love how she sorta laid back on the blanket when you couldn’t roll her like “feels good to have it off but it sure is soft to lay on!” Sweet girl took all your good energy and rolled with the punches ❤

[@Amblin80s]

She was so patient as she was being shorn, so lovely and elegant despite being terribly uncomfortable. I hope her nicks heal quickly and that she can enjoy the fresh breeze on her skin!!!

[@georgewang2947]

Fergie knows it's time to be a big girl now... and big girls don't cry

[@perrywilliams5407]

Sheep's lanoline is a natural antiseptic and emollient and it will protect those little nicks and prevent infection. Fergie is a sweet girl and was in the hands of a caring professional. Blessings to both sheep and shearer! 🥰

[@genmulder]

When Fergie gives you a smile like that with the first pass of the shears, you know you're in for a great, professional, and enjoyable shearing experience. With a professional setup against a rustic background, it makes this team the best in the west 🤠✂️🐏🇿🇦

[@wenDesigner]

What a delightful sheep. She was calm and clearly thankful to cool off and lose 20#. Kudos! Excellent work.😊

[@babybuzzie7276]

Can’t imagine the sense of relief these animals must feel when they’ve been sheared. Fantastic videos

[@pepeylamiller3431]

Katie you are so gentle but firm and kind to your “clients “. Kudos

[@JanetBaird-k5q]

Katie is so kind to the animals she grooms. You can tell she loves animals. Anyone who treats the sheep like this has a heart of gold and the soul of an angel.

[@jeraldbottcher1588]

I am impressed by your physical strength. and the way you handle the sheep but being gentle at the same time. Good Job!

[@jamifitz]

I couldn't even begin to imagine how amazing that would feel being her , I agree a couple tiny nicks would be nothing to get all that removed. Youre awesome & Id put money on it that they would all agree ❤❤

[@pattifrye438]

Haha I'm peri-menopausal, 44 and wee bit overweight so I get hot ALOT. But regardless of all that I've always heated up to 5000 degrees furnace level when I sleep. So I understand HOT. I find these videos so satisfying knowing they are getting relief.

[@meghaffer]

I'm glad she found her way to a farm that understands the need for regular shearing. You did such a good job with her

[@myrtimenoher5551]

She's so good! No voice over but she seems so calm. Like she knows you're helping.

[@patc2653]

You are firm, but gentle with these animals. They always look so much happier when you're done. Thanks for what you do & thanks for sharing it with us.

[@erikashears2977]

❤ I have watched both videos, with and without voice over. I liked both but hearing you talk so sweetly to help keep her calm was epic. Great job! I love this channel

[@ampavoo]

THE RELIEF YOU PROVIDE IS WONDERFUL...........AND YOUR COMPASSION, STRENGTH, AND SKILL ARE AMAZING.......I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!!

[@charlenesterken2604]

I love watching you shear ,you are so gentle

[@anitta925]

She said thank you so much. I really needed that. You’re my hero.❤❤❤🦸‍♂️

[@BorksmithandTheBeef]

Awww, she looks relieved and also like she trusts you.

[@hannabuck1581]

Oh my goodness , you need a lot of experience to gently pull off such a matted fur. Thank you Katie

[@loraineriddell7157]

Great job 👏. That ewe will definitely have a spring in her step now.

[@SharonMartinez]

I am not religious but I kept thinking “god bless you, god bless you” the entire time you were shearing. She must feel soooo much better. Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@susannesteinbock1639]

I love your work, I love your voice, I love your speech and I love your personality!

[@dominiqueroy9512]

Amazing shearing job on such a fluffy sheep. The sheep was so so happy. Wonderful work.

[@suziematthews5520]

Ive watched some people do it &their so rough with them....but u r so.good at wat u do ..thank u 4 their care...u r an angel ❤ 👍

[@sandrahosking4272]

I am amazed the ewe was fly blown, with all that wool. You did an awesome effort to help her be lighter and cooler.

[@rocky8758]

I don’t know what fly blown means

[@kpdunnit1186]

Seriously, that much fleece with so few nicks, you are absolutely amazing.

[@Meipmeep]

@@rocky8758flys lay eggs on the sheeps back and the larva burrows into the skin. It’s not a pretty sight.

[@vessaj4482]

​@@Meipmeep😢

[@norman9076]

I find watching you sheer the sheep so relaxing. And to see the fleece roll out in a sheet is unbelievable for someone who never was near sheep. Great job, great video.

[@dharma241]

1. That sheep is chill! 2. Fast work!

[@claudettecaron2569]

What a relief for this animal! Beautiful job, well done!!

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

Fergie has such a sweet face, and a calm demeanor... she obviously trusted that you were going to make her feel much better. I can't imagine carrying that around for 4 Texas summers!! 😮

[@americanakita]

The thing about sheep that gets me every time, is the kindness in their eyes and the sweet expression on their faces.

[@haurenox7686]

Yes, donkeys also have that same gentle expression in their eyes.

[@qamerijaz3107]

You do your shesring with compassionate and care for these animals ❤

[@marciafleury9699]

A most beautiful face & sweet demeanor! Thank you so much for always being so sensitive & gentle handed with these lucky girls (& boys!)❤

[@marilynlincoln7173]

You are a very strong and compassionate young lady. The world is a better place because of you.

[@carolynnance2376]

Thank you for caring!❤

[@nexus438]

Shearing is back breaking work. You're certainly a pro :)

[@MeliKProductions]

Fergie must have been so relieved when you were done. She looks so calm during the process.

[@mariarenzulli5177]

I don’t know why but I love watching your videos

[@juanescober2914]

😮 good job you need to put more videos I like watching you especially those animals need a haircut and after you finish they look beautiful and relieved I'm your fan Juan

[@HarryandMathilde]

What a wonderful animal, and what a beautiful thing you have done ❤

[@frenz2enz690]

I’m seriously mesmerized with watching this! Every stroke is somehow comforting just knowing how hard you work to give them much comfort..

[@Janet2508]

You're very gentle with them, which is great to see. 👍

[@juleswins3]

She looks about a thousand percent better. Probably feels that way, too!

[@pernillep9049]

A beautiful colour underneath it all!!

[@sharonevans4258]

I love watching you work. Very precise and confident

[@chrislive1586]

Its so satisfying to see before-and-afters of these beautiful chonky creatures. Thank you for sharing and for what you do!

[@brookeoscarson2520]

I watch these sometimes and it's always amazing to me when the face gets shaved. Like the sheep will get poked in the eye, but it never happens. Pretty cool

[@MM0IMC]

Your back must be stronger than mine! 😮

[@debbiejennings9040]

At certain angles, it looked like that animal was smiling at you for the sheering and the wool that was on her. I know she thinks you are an angel to make her feel better!😇😇😇😇🪽🪽🪽🪽😊😊😊😊

[@ncshomevids]

Wow. That must be so satisfying! Beautiful outcome!

[@CherrysLife35020]

I had tears in my eyes. This was so sad to see her in the shape she was in. God bless you and your wife both for doing what you do for these animals. You two are truly Angels

[@Corgiwoman1]

You provide a wonderful service. thank you

[@Livingforthismolment]

You know these animals are so thankful once the wool is gone! It doesn’t matter how how they got like that.. what matters is there are people like Katie in the world doing the best job they can for animals like this!

[@marciaspiegel5280]

She's being such a good girl.

[@maryann571]

You are a fantastic shearer...these people who are complaining should watch other shearing videos to appreciate how good you are.

[@lakid9749]

That shearling looks amazing if it was cut yearly beautiful butter color

[@deevine7940]

That takes a lot of skill to get through a coat like that so smoothly. Well done! You are amazing. Lucky sheep! 💜

[@Roger-nr8ty]

Muy buen trabajo mujer 👏👏 y se nota que quiere a los animales

[@bonnieneville7536]

I cannot imagine how much better that poor sheep feels

[@Ramona57-TX]

Sweet work, she is going to be doing back flips out in her pasture.

[@Bluemoonfarm17]

I’m amazed how calm the sheep stayed whilst being sheared! Well done! This was oddly satisfying to watch. 😊

[@gregkeet]

After watching that I have the urge to stuff cushions. :D enjoyed the sheering thoroughly.

[@davespears2241]

I love the look on the sheep it seems so grateful for the great work of the shearing .

[@NanaVicki1]

You do a great job

[@marywestlund1774]

I have to say YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wilthiebou5767]

Wat een wol Best een kunst om z’n beest te scheren Geen gezicht z’n bloot schaap Knap zo dat gaat een heel karwei Hy is bek af en het schaap opgelucht 👍💋🇾🇪❤

[@laurasargent8746]

She is feeling so much better.

[@jenniferdnoseworthy2348]

Wow! Imagine how good that feels. Fresh air at your skin, much cooler. Nice.

[@Crustymarine]

I keep mine high and tight. Why, because it feels good. Thanks for helping Fergie feel good, too.

[@russellking9762]

From down here in New Zealand...it's absolutely awesome watching you knock that jacket off...i'd be proud and honoured to shear alongside you anytime girl

[@blortmeister]

You never fail to amaze me.

[@carleen2841]

That’s why my daughter raised meat breeds…no long term care. Make ‘em pretty for the competition then put them in the 4H auction! Her first lamb/sheep was “Lamb Chop”.

[@josejimenez1288]

Sheep’s looks so humble 🥹

[@helenmarais7276]

What an amazing job!!! 🎉

[@lakid9749]

It must be hard to see animals who arent taken care of but Thankful that they finally get a shear. I do understand that farmers take in animals from other places and sometimes a rescue. Glad this sweety feel a breeze 😊

[@Najmalayo]

This is oddly satisfying to watch.... subscribed =)

[@Skymouth]

You make it look so EFFORTLESS! The surest sign of a highly skilled professional!

[@DisabledandPrepping]

Oh I am sure she is so happy that all of that is off of her.😊

[@Brenda-t5r]

I bet the sheep is thinking, "Boy, that breeze on my shorn sides is feeling good!". 🐑

[@divineesmas4000]

I enjoy watching.

[@mamawlou]

Yes, that those people think its animal abuse, is garbage! These animals are miserable with this much wool on them! I am thankful that this young man is helping sheer her, she will feel 100%better! Thank you!!

[@kripar3117]

Katie is not a young man.

[@danielpearl923]

It has become evident to me that Katie's tattoos are created for the entertainment of the animals. It gives them something interesting to look at while being shorn.

[@Terry_1111]

Poor baby! Letting this sweet creature get into this horrible shape must have been noting but pure torture for her. The heat from that wool must have been awful! Even though the owners did not know the sheep needed to be sheared, to me it is just ignorance allow this to happen and never consider the quality of the sheep's life. Lack of awareness for her comfort is no excuse. The owner should be ashamed. You are so gentle with these animals when you work with them, which is why I prefer your channel over some others on KZbin!

[@nancyblair897]

Great job katie!

[@bettymunguia2136]

Hello girls, you do a great job 8❤😊😊

[@crystallionaire]

I just noticed your arms in this video after watching a whole bunch of your content and I must say: #armgoals! haha the strength of those muscles working to make it look easy to handle this sheep is amazing. Anyway I am so happy to have found this channel. Keep up the good work!

[@kristinaslade-pearson9167]

What a really good natured sheep it’s as if she knows you are trying to help

[@jsblake199]

Wow! Hard work, great job!

[@hyacinthjarrett8637]

What a relief. It must feel as light as a feather, cool and free to run and jump.

[@Sk1nSz]

Literally peeling a sheep out of that coat 🤣

[@annettefournier9655]

The fleece is gorgeous under all that dirty overgrowth, look at the crimping😮

[@HStorm510]

So gentle, people complaining are ignorant. Learn about the process and why shearing is so important for the health of these animals. Stop being overly critical, study why you shouldn’t vote for Dump, do something useful with your time!

[@kathconserv]

Vote for what? Dump? Do you mean Trump? Trump is the only one who can save us from what Biden did to this country. Stop it with your nonsense.

[@melaniehickman5389]

If 4 H is gonna be our excuse then they need to train the kids better. They should know the care of the animal is top priority after competition is over. Senseless

[@RLaraMoore]

I think what happens is the 4H-er goes off to college and the 'pet' is left in the care of their family at home. And they may not be fully aware or focused on all the needs of the pet. Life gets busy.

[@oxouk]

Much respect to all those that take care of animals.

[@jenniferbabros1985]

Great job as always🎉

[@rachelhaight2684]

I don't know anything about sheep but I am impressed with how cooperative she was. Is this because she was feeling better?

[@sharondinwiddie308]

That was great to watch. 😊

[@danshaleboda4817]

Thank you so much!! You are such an angel!👼