Juda The Rambouillet Wether & His Fleece

[@mollyrosales8537]

I LOVE the way you shear animals! SO many reasons, but I'll give you the top 3: 1.) You are gentle with each one, even the ones who need a little more force. You even talk to the animals when you know they need it. 2.) Your comments, whether verbal or written, are HILARIOUS!!!! 3.) You talk to us, your audience, as if we are smart - you don't talk down to us as if we couldn't understand what you're saying/doing. I had a few shearing videos pop up in my feed, and the animals looked uncomfortable and nervous, and the shearer was kind of rough with the poor sheep! I can understand that when it's a big operation and they have to be fast. However, when it's just a few animals... 😢 Thank you for everything you do for the animals you shear, and thank you for sharing with us. ❤❤❤

[@bethschenk2851]

Totally agree! 👍🏻♥️🙂♥️

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you so much! I’m glad that my videos are engaging and informative. I just want to spread all the cool info about these creatures 🤘🏻💕

[@mcdart2606]

My thoughts exactly!

[@donnakahriger25]

I couldn't agree w u more, Molly. Right Choice is the only shearing videos I need to see for all the reasons u mentioned. Blessings😇

[@barbarabrand190]

I FULLY agree! The style you adapted for shearing seems more efficient, more gentle, and produces a fleece well worth processing.

[@tootsla1252]

He actually seemed to enjoy it once he got comfortable. Must have felt like a worlds best back scratch.

[@sapphirekennedy]

I love how you put the information in the little boxes- it was like watching a VH1 Pop-up video! (I’m showing my age)

[@rightchoiceshearing]

I feel like I’m showing my age with the video style 😅🤘🏻

[@donnakahriger25]

@rightchoiceshearing I hate to say it but just being honest, I constantly show my age by what comes out of my mouth ☺️. I just assumed it was my 62yrs on this 🌏 revealing itself 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️?

[@elizabethstraney7193]

You can tell how calm he was with the shearing and the way he just slowly walks away speaks to how gentle you are with them as he had no concerns.

[@shirleyhaffner4018]

The reason I love watching you shear is not only the excellent job you do but it’s bc of your love and care for the animal! 🩷

[@biblioknitting9695]

As a handspinner, Rambouillet is my favorite fine wool breed (a less slippery wool that joins together more easily than Merino). Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@acebilbo]

I concur. Rambouillet is such a lovely fleece to spin. I just bought one at Black Sheep Fiber Fest. A super multi-colored.

[@5boysmomma]

I just love how the animals especially the sheep know that you're not there to hurt them but to help them not be so so hot and be able to feel the breeze on their skin. And how calm they are laying there getting shorn.

[@At0micAllison]

I love watching you shear these wooly creatures, I’d heard nonsense about raising sheep for wool being inhumane, but the way you manipulate their bodies and move with a combination of care and confidence looks more like loving on these guys than brute force and overpowering.

[@Ravencall]

Cruel practices exist in commercial wool production- it isn't "nonsense". Of course Right Choice and others are sensitive to humane shearing but some large outfits will practice "mulesing", which removes the skin around the tail, fast careless shearing that cuts up the animal's skin, tail docking and castration with no anesthesia, and inhumane slaughter practices when the animal is no longer useful.

[@Oak_Hollow]

​@Ravencall Mulesing has nothing to do with shearing, just flystrike prevention, and pretty specifically Merinos in Australia. Tail docking and castration near birth sounds much worse than it really is, all one has to do is watch the animal's reaction. And again, has nothing to do with shearing. As a matter of fact, wool production typically COSTS the farme, as opposed to being profitable.

[@Ravencall]

@@Oak_Hollow I was a livestock vet tech and I was an Animal Husbandry major. I'm very well aware of these procedures in real life and even performed castrations on pigs. Seems worse than it is? Ha, easy for you to say. And I never said mulesing was part of shearing. It is an answer to a problem of breeding for production.

[@Ravencall]

And note that the original question was concerning why sheep raising is often considered inhumane- not shearing.

[@caroleanderson4020]

Did you see Sean of the Sheep? I bet with your appreciation of Right Choice Sheering you'd get a kick out of it.😊

[@dottiedavis355]

Love the way Juda relaxes into you - he’s done this before!

[@battles146]

did he try to give her a kiss about a third of the way through?

[@JoFrostleatherwork]

Sure looks like he is smiling!

[@debbielewis6479]

Great video, as always. 9:09 "Good thing there's no mirrors in the pasture. He'd be maaaad !!" 🐑 So funny! Take care and be safe during this awful heat. 🙂🌞

[@commodorezelda]

Sweet man really just melted into you for his shear! It honestly looked like he enjoyed the process.

[@lyndacarter5090]

Sheep spa day?

[@diane9247]

Katie: "He's really excited about this." Juda: "Ket's not get carried away, miss."

[@solitairesmith3553]

Beautiful job on a sweet little old man.

[@apen808]

Oh the crimp! That would make a beautiful yarn. It was really white too. That will wash up into a great spinning fiber.

[@user-qx6fp1jq6i]

I swear that sheep was smiling when she started shearing him! You can tell he trusts her. Love these videos! You girls do an amazing job.

[@caroleanderson4020]

It looked to me like he was nuzzling her at one point. So cute!

[@raymascetta]

My thoughts exactly - at another point it was like it was give her a big hug 💕

[@B夫夫]

我很害怕那粗暴人 會把牠們的乳頭也剃了😢

[@cks9516]

I always empathize with how the animal must feel while being twisted and contorted…but then how freeing it must feel when all that heaviness is gone!

[@merinogreenneedlework111]

I am a fairly new spinner so I am learning about what fiber I want to spin. I love your videos especially when you talk about the fleece. Even more so when you show the length of the fibers.

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you! I plan to release one every Sunday so we can compare the breeds and what they offer!

[@user-qx6fp1jq6i]

I love that idea! My husband and I recently went to Ireland. We got to watch an amazing sheep dog demonstration. When asking questions after the demo about the sheep, and the fleece etc. the guide asked how I was so knowledgeable about sheep & shearing. I told him everything I knew about sheep I learned from Right Choice Shearing on KZbin!

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

And this one was only 3 months of growth

[@opheliavandergurgleduffen6426]

Rambouillet has such lovely spoingy crimp! Thanks for treating him well with no nicks!

[@janinebell763]

When I was a child in New Zealand, I would go to shows and watch sheep shearing and wood chopping competitions. It was fantastic to see.

[@lovelightcontinuum]

It was fascinating to see his ribs and hips after the shear, and realize you actually had to hold the skin more taught than with a sheep with more weight. So no knicks is really impressive. He actually has a face! And a sweet one, too. Nice job and great commentary. Love the sweet moment at the end with you patting him. "Good thing there's no mirror in the pasture" made me laugh.

[@LL-tl9hm]

He enjoyed the snuggle and was smiling.

[@M3rlyn]

Such a good boy😍 I mayy be weird but I find shearing so relaxing to watch

[@donnakahriger25]

I don't think ur weird at all. It is totally relaxing...and satisfying...when u see the end result and how comfy the animals r after being shorn👍💯

[@caroleanderson4020]

Right?

[@HelenMcCallister]

He looks very good for an older sheep. Well fed and still nice and floofy. Clearly well cared for. His haircut is perfect were it truely counts. He's comfortable and nick free, that's all he cares about. 😊

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Just love watching you shear the sweeties! It’s very soothing knowing that what you do helps the sheep so much. I’m a knitter and enjoy working with fibers from the different breeds of sheep and alpaca. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us!!

[@ColleenKlock]

Watching you shear is amazing! Thanks for doing what you do !

[@ctrl_alt_delete4729]

Juda is adorable & I’m sure feels so much better ❤️🐑❤️🐑❤️

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

A Rambouillet?! Definitely not a typical hobby farm breed. Surprising amount of fleece given how old he is and the fact that fleece quality goes down with age. And for those who don’t know, a wether is a ram that has been desexed. Wethers also tend to be much calmer than rams because they no longer have all those hormones in their bodies.

[@claudettehernandez3402]

There’s something mesmerizing about watching you shear. I know it’s how you hold them that makes the sheep so calm. But I really Love what a beautiful job you do to some of the worst overgrowth.

[@wild_free_homestead]

I'm very impressed with your channel. I could watch someone shear all day long. Congratulations on the 1.9 million subscribers in just 2 years!!!

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@susanluci9278]

He’s loving you! That must feel so good!

[@butterieflie]

He’s so good! You just fold him how you need him and he goes with it!

[@pamz7531]

I looked like he knew the routine. Great job Katie.

[@elombard39]

5:49. I’m convinced that he’s thoroughly enjoying this. Thank you for video.

[@KatherineThrelkeld-kp3od]

I cannot imagine shearing sheep in Texas in June wearing long sleeves and jeans! You rock! And Juda looked wonderful!❤️

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thankfully this is from March. 🫣 I’m super behind in getting my videos up. I have about 10 breeds ready to go up. Trying to post one every Sunday. 🤘🏻

[@ElbowDeepInAHorse]

My back exploded just watching this video. Holy hell that has to make you sore!

[@rightchoiceshearing]

😂 it’s pretty rough the first few days of season but thankfully the muscles build quickly 🤘🏻

[@AngelaShiflet]

Aww he's such a good boy 🥰. He just sat & chilled so you could do that 😊. Love the video as always ❤

[@michellegerrard6623]

He's the calmest sheep I've ever seen. Good job buddy ❤

[@clydebalcom3679]

He's a pro. I wonder if the vibration from your shears tickle.

[@constancewessel3906]

Handsome, well mannered old gentleman!

[@kimjackson6318]

It is so soothing watching how efficiently you work and you're so kind to the animal.

[@Vgladstone1]

As a knitter I appreciate the care you take with the animals! As a hairdresser, I wish my clipper skills were as good!

[@juliettekarjala8974]

I love watching you reveal the beauty beneath. My mother taught me to spin and seeing this reminds me of that time. You guys are great.

[@robertahagar5966]

Been watching a short time, love it. You're very informative and I really like that. Your excitement is also a great part.

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you 🤘🏻

[@noteworthygirl1432]

I love watching you trim so relaxing!

[@Choujifangirl]

Honestly I don’t think sheep care what they look like after their shorn, their more comfortable and that’s all that matters to them

[@jeaniefenner3386]

As usual, you have once again, shown us your gentle demeanor with these little beating hearts. They must really enjoy you on shearing day! Thank you for the humor and quality videos! Keep them coming 😍

[@guitargirl1720]

He's such a good boy! It's like he's happy he'll be cooler & get treats!

[@carolynstewart8465]

He's enchanted by you! What a cutie!

[@pq7811]

I've been watching u shear these animals, so amazing. I love you often explain what you're doing s you go along. Another things in particular is I'm thinking you must see a chiropractor A LOT as the consant bending over must cause tremendous back pain. You do such wonderful gentle work, take care of yourself too. Best

[@loisblais3431]

I enjoyed your new opening ! It’s lovely.

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you! Darian designed it and I animated it. 🥰

[@christinenolan1418]

My favorite comment,“good thing there’s no mirrors in the pasture”. I think she looks great. She’s adorable too. Excellent video.

[@woof999]

Just watched a few videos of other shearers… you are by far the best I’ve seen!!! So good with the animals. ❤

[@RobinCameron-i3r]

He wasso laid back lol😂😂😂😂. Wool look soo soft.❤

[@janetolmsted9392]

You are so gentle with the animals as you shear them.

[@carolineraymond2839]

10:51 love watching what you do and how interesting it is! I’m a knitter so fascinated by the beginning of the process 😊

[@lisawaters2585]

Very nice vid!!! I enjoy it when you educate us...I didn't know "wether" meant "testicle-less", and I didn't know there was a time when wrinkles were a good thing, lol. Thanx for the great content!

[@donaldduck9493]

Most animals have different names for males intact to castrates, females if they have had babies, or never been bred. Like a cow is technically a female bovine that has been bred, a female that has never been bred is a heifer. And males that have testicles are bulls, those that have been castrated are steer. It’s pretty neat to learn em all, which I haven’t done lol.

[@colonelcorpse7260]

Great video as always! You've been such an inspiration to me to learn this incredibly difficult task on my own sheep, and i also thank you for being so informative. Its helping me greatly and im sure my sheep would thank you as well 😊

[@rightchoiceshearing]

That’s awesome! I hope you enjoyed your shearing experience 💕🤘🏻

[@ferretyluv]

Thank you for the introduction! I love learning new things about animals I’m not familiar with. I know nothing about sheep breeds, so thank you for educating me!

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Of course! I plan on releasing a new breed every Sunday so there will be plenty to see🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@marshaweisberg7396]

You girls are amazing. You are so kind to those animals and it’s great that you speak to them. Great jobs. 😍🇺🇸

[@kimberlyjones6607]

You’re so lucky you get to cuddle these sweet cuddle bugs! ❤

[@barbarajoseph5897]

God Bless You! You are so kind and that makes God smile!

[@tartsonawire]

Hope you feel better soon, handsome Juda!

[@cynthiacrawford4419]

Poor guy . . . He's probably thinking, "this is so embarrassing. You got me "ass up" in front of the cameras and you didn't even buy me dinner! No dinner, but definitely a show." 😂😂😂😂

[@rochellek5327]

Looks like the baby almost went to sleep at one point. Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@elenalatici9568]

Love watching you at work. I've learned so much and on top of that I get to animals without fear. That days everything about you.❤🐑

[@andreaclarke4955]

I love how this sheep just lay on the floor for you to shear him, you over-powered him with you warmth and kindness, he looks so happy now all the heavy wool has been taken off, thanks to you ❤

[@FollowHereThere]

I know I never have to worry that the animal might be uncomfortable, can't imagine something that big would just sit there and let you do that if they weren't! So fun to watch 😊

[@sandrabeck8788]

You have to get so “up 😢close and personal” with these animals. To me it’s like magic how you beautifully remove that fleece.

[@lousalama9331]

You make me want to shear sheep😂😂!! Looks so effortless, knowing it is not! I'm impressed how fast you are and don't knick them, but also being so kind&respectful to every animal you come across with!! Not just a professional but also a gentle pure soul❤! Tnx for educating us💝, You two got a fan from Belgium👌💖👊

[@saritataylor4235]

So snowy white underneath! It seemed to take longer to sheer. That fleece is beautiful.

[@SM16]

Love watching your videos, so calming no matter what time of day it is here or there. Thanks 💜🐑

[@1234dvarela]

Love what you do Katie! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@bonniebrock5109]

Wow! He gets his full vision back and doesn't have to soil his fleece anymore when peeing or pooping. Hes luckier now..

[@debbiesimpson8861]

He's got a good meat on him for being an older man. For a second shear I was amazed at how many oily spots he had.

[@Liz_678]

It must feel so much cooler with warm weather coming! He was a good boy❤. Great job!

[@amyhull754]

I LOVE the intro graphics! I love watching you work, and I'm so excited to see the fleece up close. Thank you for sharing!

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you so much! D and I worked on it together. She drew it from the silhouette of a llama we shear and I animated it.🥰

[@amyhull754]

​@@rightchoiceshearing, it's LOVELY. In 8 days I'm travelling to the UK, and I'll be in Haworth and going to the Shetlands for the first time. I'm hoping to purchase some roving from each and work on spinning! EVERY one of the videos of yours I watch makes me want even more to learn to spin.

[@rightchoiceshearing]

I’m so jealous! Shetland is on our list as well! Enjoy your time there. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@amyhull754]

@@rightchoiceshearing, of course, in an ideal world, I'd go during the sheep and wool festival! That's for after retirement from education, though!

[@amyfreeze1808]

He is so flexible! I'm impressed. Great job, old guy!

[@ginacastillo8060]

I agree, you are gentle to these babies. Some folks are wretched to them. It hurts my heart. I enjoy your videos. Thanks. It actually is very satisfying to watch you work on them, BUT you sure are breaking your back. God bless you.😊 And please keep making videos!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

He looks like he’s smiling laying in your arms!😊

[@roselyncampisi822]

Aww he is so cute! I live this shearing watching it

[@izzybiff]

When he stretches out that back leg!!!!! Just like a cat or dog getting belly rubs 🥹

[@SallyBuskey]

I love how Juda kept his eyes closed some times. Like he was comfortable. You are an amazing Shearer, if that's a word...lol

[@hopeo-w5961]

he looks so chill!

[@shawnwright4129]

I enjoy your videos. You are calm and patient with the animals. You are careful not to nick them (nicks happen, I realize that). Plus it's satisfying to watch. Stay safe out there!

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you 💕🤘🏻

[@kaseyrainiesinger41]

I enjoy watching you sheer sheep .idk why maybe it's because you educate along with your videos

[@kathywatson7822]

My back aches just watching this. Stay healthy maam. You do such a great job.

[@kdallas3966]

How in the world are you wearing black long sleeves and pants in the unholy heat in texas? Bravo.

[@AnimeShinigami13]

He's like "Hurry up I'm dyin in here!!!" and then "aaaaah, that's the ticket."

[@donnadees1971]

You guys are so thoughtful of 6our charges. Love your work.

[@My3jtr]

I have watched others sheer, but realized I sit there saying, "You're doing it wrong!" I am so excited to see new content. 😍

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

I can’t tell a sheep from a goat but these videos are so relaxing. You do a great job. I know it’s all in which way the horns & tails point, I looked it up, ha!

[@BettyRubble01801]

Thank you for sharing your work. There is something so beautiful about your care for these animals that give us so much. The wool will go on to become something that is also beautiful, perhaps even hand spun. As a hand spinner, I have a moment of vicarious pleasure as you run your hands over the fleece, and I recall the warm fragrance of lanolin. Carry on!!

[@janetpatterson4584]

I love your channel, its strangely satisfying about watching you sheer animals ❤

[@AbqCommunityOrganizer]

Former Cleburnite here! New to you and your wife's channel. Thank you for posting ya'lls shearing. I'm learning while relaxing😎

[@pattisevelin4135]

Boy he is not lacking in the food dept...lol. he has got to feel better after getting that wool off!

[@schalmers1379]

I know its not a fashion show but watching your videos it would be nice to see the animals tidied up. 😊

[@2Cambell]

Wow! I'm late to the party, but I gotta say that you're definitely a bad-ass for being able to wear protective clothes like that! It's been over 100 degrees and during that time, it was 110. And I'm shaded from our land being heavily wooded... Juda is a very handsome boy. Still excellent wool! Surprised that they never considered breeding him, but I get that he's living the good life as a pet! ❤❤❤

[@gufredd9675]

I like the new graphics at the beginning. 👍

[@amyw4387]

I'm a professional dog groomer & I wish the dogs were as calm & relaxed as most of your Sheep, Alpacas, & Llamas. I'd love to learn your trade. But, my poor achy breaky back. 😢 I have a 2yr old apricot Standard Poodle. He's pretty good for growing. 🧡🐩🧡 I've been subscribed to your channel for a long time. I love your videos. I'll support you & your wife as much as possible by watching, liking, sharing, & being subscribed! I love learning about different breeds. 😊 Thanks!!😊

[@krism.9363]

Awww, he’s so cute. Great job! I love how gentle you are with these cuties!