Overgrown Sheep Carries Massive Mats

[@lloydnsarahsheffer3802]

I love how when there's a seriously overgrown coat, you explain some of the backstory. Without that, it would be easy for people to blame neglect when it might be as simple as an animal managing to wander off and remain hidden away from the flock, or, as in this case, a retirement where it might be hard to find someone new who can take over.

[@haggielady]

Yes, thank you very much for explaining what happened. It makes a huge difference and keeps the trolls at bay.

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

Indeed. Not knowing the situation can make it extremely easy to jump to conclusions and blame it on neglect, and/or animal cruelty/abuse. Explanations really do help keep trolls at bay…

[@LedgerAndLace]

I appreciate your compassion not only toward the sheep, but also to the family. I suspect there are details that you are not sharing about the hardships they have endured. How fortunate they are to have you!

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

I’m glad you took the time to explain the situation with these sheep. The trolls would have had a field day accusing the owners of neglect, animal cruelty, etc without an explanation. Sometimes the explanation is as simple as a sheep wandering off and hiding from the flock, and sometimes it’s not so simple like hardships and shearers retiring. The owners were lucky to find you to help them out!

[@denisemurphy3915]

Thank you for helping the sheep, and thank you for helping their humans.

[@flowersnyc]

The description of attention span required, calories burned, on top of boiling heat help explain why these videos fascinate me. I appreciate someone who is the best at what they do. This animal lover is mesmerized by the long blows of lovely hair revealing gorgeous skin, compassionate pro handling, and expert maneuvering of such a wicked tool. I live in a a dense urban environment, have never known a sheep, yet here I am, subscribed, and bingeing back videos. Thanks for sharing your journey. Shear on.

[@karenchandler5806]

I never watched sheep being sheared. Well not until I saw your shearing videos on KZbin. Was it difficult to be accepted in the shearing business since you're female??

[@pthhhhht]

...I have a feeling that your presence and dedication have brought an energy of healing for that family❤

[@janisedenton4242]

Amen to that! ❤

[@vivianwinford3681]

Your such a good person. To undertake this shearing job took a special person. The sheep and i appreciate you.❤ 🐑 🐏

[@ferretyluv]

*you’re

[@JHayes-m3g]

I am so impressed with your work! No fear, but tons of compassion and skill.

[@JustOneKnight]

Well done and send love to the struggling family challenges of life are ever present. You all got through this chore.

[@GrandmaBev64]

I think the sheep you handle, sense that you are there to help. They are so relieved when you get done. Must feel great for all involved. Thank You for caring 😊

[@dinahbarnes6335]

I feel so serious while watching you be so serious. I hold my breath. I love your videos and I feel the care y'all have. Be safe. ❤❤

[@mcdart2606]

omg, me too!

[@helenburke9507]

Missed you2. ThankYou for everything you do for the animals and their care givers. You both have such beautiful hearts.

[@Torana-gz5ls]

They are angels who are as tough as nails. Love their videos. 😊

[@helenbailey8419]

Thank-you for explaining what you did.It is so interesting.Your compassion and respect is wonderful to hear and see.What an incredible job you did.

[@thisoldnurse1521]

I’m sure you saw the rescue that Cammy, Graeme and the guys over in Scotland last year. That sheep I believe the called her Fiona, was 3 years without being sheared. They had to rescue her from a cave in the side of a cliff over there. You did a fantastic job shearing this one too. It is like she melted into you, and I could see you melting a bit as well. Although I’m from the Atlantic Coast of Canada, 🇨🇦 we experience a fair amount of high humidity in my home province of New Brunswick, which borders on our friends the state of Maine. I also have family in Houston, in The Woodlands as well as Clear Lake City ( home of NASA, just north of Galveston. I understand it being almost 100% humidity yet no rain. You did a super job and I’ll bet all of the sheep feel so much better. ❤😊

[@jasminesmith6452]

I just want to say, thank you for the advice you gave me a while ago through my email. I raise angora rabbits. I've really gotten good at shearing them, and part of it is because I've been watching your shorts (I've never sat down and watched a whole video though, this is the first time, partly because I wanted to leave a comment). I know rabbits are much smaller, but watching the way you move your wrists and the shaver have really helped me perfect my skill. You do such an amazing service and the sheep look like they just adore you once they're free. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@debbielewis6479]

Oh, my goodness, Katie. You are a miracle worker with your shears. I can only imagine how the sheep felt after losing that matted mess. You make it look easy, but we all know how hard it must be. Kudos to you for your professional and ethical way of shearing the sheep and also being understanding to the owners. Please remember to stay hydrated while you work outside during the extremely hot weather conditions in Texas and elsewhere. 🐑❤🐑❤🐑❤🐑❤

[@ByHerHand]

Watching Katie work is total eye candy 😍

[@LadyAdakStillStands]

Agreed! And I'm not a lesbian! 😊

[@anna9072]

This is super difficult. Felt is an extremely tough substance. Which is a good thing if that’s what you want, but incredibly challenging when you’re fighting against it.

[@RumMonkeyable]

So glad the owners found you! Prayers for the owners! 🙏🙏 Great job! 👍👏❤

[@sharonyost3807]

Glad you will see a beautiful fleece when you come back The owners are probably very grateful we know the sheep are!!!

[@susancanavespe5217]

Ya’ll are so cool. I appreciate the little lessons along the way.

[@sharonblubaugh9305]

You guys are amazing beyond belief. Thank goodness they found you

[@klcpca]

It amazes me how the sheep just relax into place and for the most part they let you do your thing. I love the care you give to try to make them as comfortable as possible. They have to feel sooooo much better. I glad the owners seem to be getting back on their feet.

[@cindyrissal3628]

That's awful...what the family has been going thru, but kudos to them for keeping their critters & taking proper care of them. I hope things go better for them all in the future! And I know they appreciate your help so much. It must be such a relief to the sheep...

[@YTmama-c1o]

She looks beautiful! And I bet she is feeling great relief! You are so good with the animals! They are lucky you are helping them!❤

[@alwaysstraitup]

I grew up in the Imperial Valley in Southern California. In the Sumer it can get to be 120 degrees. But some of my favorite memories is when out family would donate our land in the state with a cooling ditch, ( a slanted concrete water pond, that sheep could jump in after sheering. Those ranchers shaved a sheep every 3 min or so, then put a stamp them, so we know who is who. Then she sheep would take a break in our large pen in our front yard to eat and relax. Those were some of my favorite little kid memories. Playing with the little ewes. You do a great job sheering. thank you for showing us and educating the public.

[@meredithjohnson2843]

Man I cannot imagine working under that kind of pressure in those elements- I’ve only been to Texas once but my come away from it was good lord it’s hot. Good on you from freeing these animals from those blankets!

[@ellyshiller1025]

Thanks for your compassion to treat these animals Love when you narrate

[@lindamarsh6711]

I admire your skill, your patience and your outright love for these animals. Never did I think I’d be subscribed to a sheep shearer. But, i am and I’m enjoying your challenges and your fixes. The sheep know you are there to help. You can sense that as they seem to say do what you want and I’ll just roll around the way you push me. Bravo !

[@poochiew.9302]

I don't know why, but I could watch you sheering time and time again and not be tired of it. 👍

[@mapleext]

I’ve watched you so many times, and knew you lived in Texas, but it just kind of sunk in. Good luck with all of that! You are such a kind and giving woman. Hope you are proud of all the help you give all those lucky sheep and people!

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Oof! That's a TON of work...hot, dirty and sweaty. God bless you for making their lives SO much better ❤👍🏻

[@--ag]

Whoa the wool is bigger than the sheep 🐑! they know you care. Thank you for caring 😊

[@JordannaMusard]

I have sheared sheep myself and i know it takes me a lot longer to do one than you. My hats off to you and yours it’s brutal work and you keep the animals welfare in front of it all

[@yuukihirose200]

重たい鎧のような毛皮を着て辛い生活をしていた羊さんが スッキリしていく過程がいつも気持ちいいです👍 たくさんの羊たちを助けてくださりありがとうございます❤🙏🍀

[@lhorne4808]

I imagine that those sheep were cooling off as that fleece was removed and air could reach their skin. You are as quick as you can be, taking care of them and their physical needs.

[@rainsofhealing]

Thank you for being so loving, skilled, attentive and gentle!!! 😊👍🔥‼️👏 🐑

[@antonellaciotti2991]

Il rispetto e la cura per non ferire o impaurire le pecore è ammirevole. Sai fare il tuo lavoro benissimo. ❤

[@donnamurphy5698]

Bless y'all for taking care of these babies. Please take care of your selves.

[@ImOnAJourney]

Thanks for all of the explanations - it’s so helpful to us non-shearers. She looks so much better! I hope her humans have gotten back on their feet - sad they had to go through all of that.

[@javagirl]

I’ve seen some shearing of overgrown sheep where multiple bloody nicks are made. I’m glad you minimize the risk for them

[@Erin-Thor]

I’ve tried to shoe a few horses that hadn’t been handled in a long while, and they can be bears! Not sure if all of the sheep were this relaxed, but what you showed was an amazingly chill and relaxed sheep! 👍🏼🥰👍🏽😎👍🏾

[@saturnslipper]

Wow--I realized u two have an intense, exhausting job, but never imagined you burn more calories than a marathon runner! Kudos for working so hard and helping so many animals! 😊

[@carlahoward4315]

You are amazing! I enjoy hearing you explain everything in detail. Thank you!

[@lorrainecampbell6448]

I believe that your calm, assertive demeanor goes far in calming the sheep while you work. I'm sure the more you remove, the more they believe they are in good hands.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Really appreciate the education on how each job is a custom one that you encounter and how you deal with it to get a good outcome. And how not just anyone can handle livestock without resources available. Glad this family made it to your list! Hopefully life is better now for them.

[@maryleeswope3353]

My gosh, those poor sheep..poor you! Amazing job!!!

[@johngraham8893]

Hi from New Zealand. I just bought 7 Swiss Valais Black noise crossbred sheep,12 months old. I was told they need to be shorn 3x a year! Nuts! When I saw them I thought they'd never been shorn but the old owner told me the were shorn 6 months ago

[@jrscott4768]

I Love your compassion for the animals and how patient you care for them. Thanks for what you do. ❤

[@nancyestes7506]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR THE WORK YOU DO THAT HELP THE ANIMALS AND OWNERS

[@pjp9383]

This is one of the best of your videos that I've watched. Love the background info both about the sheep, and the craft of shearing. But even more, I appreciate your tremendous compassion toward both animal and their human caregivers. Bless you!

[@scorpioqueen6878]

You're a true MASTER OF YOUR SKILL AND CRAFT!!Such an empathetic professional and so,kind and caring ❤❤. May God bless you always. To the family You're servicing, You'll get through this, God bless you 🙏 ❤️.

[@johnsalmon2501]

Great video!

[@charliestrickland6194]

I know nothing about this but am intrigued by your skill. Is it ever possible to have an industrial fan on you and the sheep? I can't imagine the heat stress on you...and them.

[@sharonyost3807]

So glad that sheep are cooperating!!!

[@genmulder]

Katie, the list is longer than the horns on a Texas Longhorn, so I will just say Thank you for the service you and Darian provide, and let you carry on shearing 😉🧡🇿🇦

[@hli1548]

Thank you for educating us. Thank you for taking the time to impress upon us why this is important. Last, thanks for the care you offer the animals...

[@Karen-zh7hx]

Thanks for doi g the right thing for these animals..stay stro g, you two are awesome😊

[@cherylmarquez2645]

I don't know how you do it with the heat, I'd be passing out. What a blessing for you to be able to help animals like this.

[@anndownsouth5070]

I love your little rhymes at the start. You (and your wife) work very hard to get the animals happy again, and a bit of fun at the start must help. I love your videos.

[@thebigsdog]

love how informative you video is during the process

[@DipityS]

The absolute relief the dear thing must feel trotting out after her shear - groom? - haircut? - beautifully done! Thank goodness they could get you out!

[@ginnyvibes]

She must feel so much better! Can you ever sense that that's what they're feeling?

[@craftmom5302]

I absolutely love the care that you show these animals you are so kind and so calm you take your time you make sure they're okay so many people just rush right through even matted cases and they get nicked and hurt but you you are so good at your job and I wish your wife would get on camera as well you guys are amazing at your jobs and those sheep are lucky to have you guys doing it😊

[@margie6534]

You are the GOAT! Thank you for your compassion for the family and the animals. Can the wool be sold for yarn or other uses?

[@loraineriddell7157]

Good grief 😱. I'm sure they feel SOOOO much better now. I can't wait to get my 2 big wethers shorn in December - their wool must be 4" long. Thankfully not matted, just long. But it's winter where I am so they'll have to wait. Great job 👍.

[@debandrews2554]

You are amazing to watch’s every time!

[@patriciasolecosta7124]

You are The shearing queen! Does the pulling of the wool cause the sheep severe pain?

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Aside from your back, I can’t imagine the heat you work in. I hate the heat. I just went coast to coast in the US and thought God how do these people deal with this hellish heat!!!! So I admire the job you do in that HEAT!! In pants!!!!!!???

[@theresehopkins1581]

Imagine the relief that sheep feels ❤❤❤😊🙏

[@collettedobrocke4518]

Their faces are so sweet. You help them so much😊😅

[@nancyjacques9906]

Thank you for explaining why the sheering is done so quickly.

[@whilethevossisaway]

Amazing how calm you and the sheep were, what a team!

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

You are such a kind soul to these animals.

[@karenstafford724]

Those sheep seemed very calm for you,which I guess helped you. Well done.❤❤😊

[@gmcamp5592]

Thank both of you for an amazing job ❤️

[@AdrianneKornell]

You are such an amazing person. You have such compassion for the animals and the owners who are struggling. You're an angel to both❤

[@JGirlCabs]

thanks to you, the sheep is now feeling comfortable! That could've been heavier and worse if the sheep is overweight.

[@bettygrumbein7320]

Your work is mesmerizing!

[@jmo2104]

You are so kind and so good with these fuZzy babies. You're a master.

[@Casey093]

It's so wholesome to see those sheep half asleep while you help them.

[@karenluebke4133]

Katie, your compassion for the animals you care for is amazing! So glad you do what you do.

[@cherylkalsch5107]

You’re in my heart taking such good care of the animals ❤️

[@AliceMarieM]

bless you for helping out in a situation like this.

[@HelenMcCallister]

Thank you for doing such a wonderful job and explaining how this happened. Really says something about these sheep's wool growing capacity to manage to grow that much in 8 months. Good to see them happy and healthy after their haircuts and wonderful to see responsible, loving owners. Sometimes life hust gets in the way, ALOT in this case. They likely either didn't have the right equipment or knew they didn't have the knowledge to safely do this themselves and didn't want to risk hurting their sheep.

[@ellenpalmer8571]

Thank you for your narration. So educational for someone like me that was never around sheep (cows yes, horses yes, rabbits yes, sheep no). I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you!!!!

[@deevine7940]

I love how interesting your videos are. Your amazing skills and deep caring for the animals are beautiful. 💜

[@Zeigled-j8d]

A lot of work - but she feels much better now!! Good job!

[@UmbreonLuv1]

I can't wait to see a follow-up and see how their fleece will look like mat-free!

[@StefyB5]

I wish one day I can visit you and learn some of the technique. I have a companion sheep that I shear every year, but I'm always so tense when I do because I'm so afraid to hurt her so it takes more time than it's obviously needed when you really know what you're doing. Love your love for your job and the animals and your empathy towards good humans. ❤

[@krjoyner56]

I would be sooooo itchy, I wouldn't last 4 minutes. I could only offer gopher skills and cold lemonade. 😂 Thank you for helping these animals even though its such a gargantuan task.

[@NYSESTRA]

Great job! not sure how you two handle that stinking heat

[@KathyOffer]

Sharp gear and No Fear Tee shirts!!!!!!

[@rachealsmith5138]

Wow! That’s crazy! Glad you were able to get to them and get them done!!❤

[@mistycunningham6772]

Bless your heart for doing this.....its all about the sheep

[@stacy5445]

Thank you both for stepping in and helping both the sheep and the family! As you said they had many hard things to get through and then they lost their shearer! You take your time to make sure the animal is relaxed so you can make sure you do not nip them! If the sheep could talk human I know they would be saying. “✝️God Bless you for making me feel better!” So I will say it for them!

[@StephanieBarrett-xq2wx]

Love you guys. Thank you.

[@aliward1646]

They must feel so much better after

[@barbarakosloski9260]

The love and respect you have for animals speaks volumes for the care you provide shearing them. ❤

[@Ravencall]

You gals are AMAZING!

[@JaneCarr-tf7ro]

Thank you for sharing this video with us.