Dangers of Shearing Overgrown Sheep

How to clear the face and belly of a Southdown sheep. Overgrown examples and tension wrinkles.
Chunky Monkey
Penelope
Gwen

[@dragonfarm2texas518]

You did the best job with ornery crew last year... we plan to ask you to come next year as we added a sheep to our llama herd. Don't worry, Shaun the Sheep is much nicer than the llamas....lol

[@bonefrog7930]

To get the clippers through it I had to use “Shear Force” 😆

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Honestly though, I enjoyed that more than I probably should have in a somber video 😂😂😂

[@vaporean_boylove.0w083]

Sounds like a Pokemon move. CLIPPERS: Uses "SHEAR FORCE"! *BOOSH* It's SUPER effective.

[@kerigridley6195]

​@rightchoiceshearing when you are shearing near the eyes, don't you worry about cutting their eyeballs? You go right over the eyeballs with the shears. I always hold my breath when you do them. I love watching your videos because u learn a lot from you. You are kind and respectful of the animals you shear and it shows.❤❤❤😊😊

[@jacquelynvalentine5987]

I'm an older woman (grandmother to 11) and I will never shear a sheep, but I Love watching you do this. You're gentle, kind and efficient- love that too!

[@kostlerlilia2898]

Os animais são igual aos humanos nessecita de todos os cuidados como nós.claro ter um animal doméstico é muito bom,os animais recebe uma sabedoria de deus,eles sente e tem faros.

[@jill6680]

I love "Metabolically Thrifty" as a descriptor! Your videos are addictive and I dig how kind you are to the sheep and llama you shear.

[@platedlizard]

I’m not fat I’m metabolically thrifty

[@acklysmlstrm1296]

I’m a dog groomer and we have the same problem with people not brushing their dogs and causing them to get super matted. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ve been binge watching your channel and I have ALWAYS wanted to shear a farm animal! I’m learning so much from you and your wife and I really appreciate you putting out this information. Maybe I’ll go up to the farm with my Heinigers and see if they will let me try out a sheep 🤣

[@samit2658]

Coming at it from a weird half way point of I used to use a sheep piece on rabbits 🐇 for a summer job. Use a sheep comb and get someone to show you how to position the sheep. From memory the starting position causes tonic immobility which is how one gets them to stay fairly still

[@jjohnsengraciesmom]

You could probably shear animals , but would not make as much m ok ney but, needs to be done.

[@martyrose]

Someone said that having a mat feels like having your hair caught in a necklace. I have a Shih Tzu whose hair almost touches the floor. He will never have a mat just because someone said that to me.

[@lynjones3771]

I am a bather for a grooming facility and I watched the groomer "peel " a severely matted Old English Sheepdog. Puppy girl so much better after.

[@gmatwotimes]

I love how gentle you are with them. This other guy I watched yesterday nicked the poor sheep so many times!!!

[@donnakahriger25]

I too love how gentle Katie is, Diane. I could never stand watching any of the channels that hurt or harm an animal no matter what species through either indifference, lack of knowledge or proper up to date equipment, or just plain stupidity.

[@rebeccahreedy5703]

I am now just going to refer to myself as metabolically thrifty. I love it.

[@updownstate]

The best make everything look easy. I remember when I was a kid in Colorado the Basque shepherds used enormous pairs of scissors, with blades at least a foot long. They sheared as perfectly as you do and with each swipe took off a wide swath of fiber. With same scissors they went perfectly around the head and smaller areas. We loved to watch them. I looked at other shearing channels here on YT and they made me cringe. It's awful to see the struggles and plain misery. I wish more people would learn your techniques, especially how you let the animals wriggle to get comfortable. I can tell you're always about the animals. So you score again for the Aggies. :)

[@hotaruishere2133]

Their bellies look so squishy and soft!!! The sheep my friends had scared me because they're very big and seem to be strangely tall, but I R E A L L Y wanna hug one of these precious babies!!!

[@Neenerella333]

The Babydoll Southdown breed is ridiculously cute, small, and sweet. She did a few of those here. Another cute smaller breed is a the Valais Blacknose. They have pretty twisty horns, but are gentle. There are some here in the US, but I first saw them in Switzerland.

[@josephinehogg3629]

just loved your commentary so much. Back in the 1970's we used to crutch, neuter the males, dock the lamb tails, trim the feet and throw the sheep into the sheep-dip, like a process line. Nice to see them treated as they should be

[@billiep4338]

You are a blessing to these animals ❤ No matter how crazy things get, you are providing a wonderful service, that’s appreciated❤

[@Turboy65]

I've learned way more about sheep, shearing, and wool from your channel than I ever imagined I would. Great. I love to learn! Spent my whole life doing it, not gonna stop now! I especially appreciate that you take great care to do no harm, not even a nick or scrape, to any of the animals that you work on. I'm totally OK with using animals as resources, but there's literally no reason at all that they can't be well treated along the way.

[@shellyoliver6173]

I'm amazed at the strength and patience it takes to get your job done! You're awesome ☺️

[@patpierce4854]

Well done! I appreciate the narration, explaining what you are doing and why. Most shearing videos just show, without the tell😊.

[@theposhmaniac5169]

Thank you for a fascinating video! I will probably never ever shear a sheep but I feel like I could do a very basic sheep "bowl cut" if I had to! It must be so heavenly for those sheep to be freed from their woolen prisons. Wishing you & your wife all the best! You two work so hard and are simply adorable!

[@jeaniefenner3386]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! It is so satisfying to watch you shear these adorable animals! ❤

[@icanonlybme22]

I love these narrated videos. So satisfying. Keep up the great work you do. Thank you for being so kind to the animals

[@donnakahriger25]

Yes, Christina, I feel the exact same way. I love these videos, and Katie & Darian's care for the animals is absolutely the best.

[@Beautyjoy98]

I absolutely love watching you!! I just discovered you so I'm binge watching you for the past hour!!You are fantastic. An all my family lives in Texas, while I was born and raised in Maine. It makes me sad to be without them and to grow up without my 5 aunts and uncles, their spouse sand kids. Klekotta, columbo and Kavanaugh are their last names. But I think you are bad ass and I see how much you love the animals. I love animals so much. They have helped me survive my very hard life. They are more them family to me. Lots of love from Maine!!

[@bythebayou5351]

Love to you from Texas! You are pretty badass yourself to have survived a difficult life! Best wishes for continued success. Hope you make it to Texas!

[@EternalYorkieMom]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who calls them eye boogers

[@hotaruishere2133]

I call them crusties, like she later referred to them as xD

[@ivonekowalczyk5823]

The sheep are fortunate to have such a competent and caring person shearing them!

[@3554ELM]

You are very considerate with the animals, and very professional at your job. ❤️

[@michelleagnew2864]

Excellent video! The last part about trimming the hooves was very informative. Keep up the good work!

[@daleenalberts5829]

I like the information that you give on your videos. Each time I watch I learn something. Grew up with Merinos way back when scissors were still used. Keep it going you very interesting🐑🐑🐑

[@PK-oy4fe]

New to your videos but love them! You have amazing knowledge and gentleness shearing all these adorable furballs!

[@cornelkittell9926]

That was well done indeed. I look at shearing videos to improve my technique for the most part, but even though I knew this stuff, your presentation was very good and I enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@victorianaharris1755]

That first sheep: oh my goodness, carefully, gently, careful, gentle, careful, gentle... Chunky Monkey: omg, I love that sheep's name, lol!❤ Tension wrinkles: good thing there's no sheep version of dog and cat shows.

[@brissygirl4997]

There is actually and sheep that are shown are looked after really well. They get sheared at least once a year and they also get baths too.

[@theposhmaniac5169]

Oh but there are definite MAJOR sheep shows w/ the $$$ to the winners! Katy is showing us a lot of sheep that have been neglected &/or rescued. It is very evident once you see a properly cared-for sheep that is on a normal shearing & hoof care program. Watch Sandy Brock or Camy for more great sheepie stuff!!

[@platedlizard]

There are definitely sheep shows, which can be big money as sheep are big business. However most sheep don’t need a show cut, just a functional one.

[@harrylafountaine5764]

Love ur channel. I'm learning alot for a city boy like myself. Very interesting

[@loriwatkinson6425]

All these sweet critters are so lucky to have you do their shearing. You are so awesome and know all these great tricks to handle the trouble spots. The ear fur one was fascinating. Keep up the great work 👍 and thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@florenciahoracio8517]

I dream of owning a sheep farm, thanks to your videos I learn more every day!

[@queenbee3647]

Love watching the videos you gals produce! 👍 So glad it came up on my You Tube page. Katy your narrative of what we are watching is just as much fun as seeing the blankets roll off! I had a poodle I clipped once a year she fought so bad. The mats came off and it was soooo satisfying. Only Tiger was three pounds and I held her easily in my arms and bribed her with cheese. Keep up the good work. 🤟

[@theposhmaniac5169]

Maybe a nice Gouda or extra sharp Cheddar could lull some of those metabolically thrifty fine specimens of sheeply beauty into a bit of a shearing trance to make the shearing spa less stressful! LOL

[@shepherdewan]

That sheep 🐑 is a cute wee face

[@MrJeronlewis]

I swear some of them smile when you do this.

[@scep8551]

Straight guy from Texas. Great video. Thanks for your great work and the education! Bless ya!

[@christinenolan1418]

That was an excellent video. I love watching you shear and the sheep are cute. I learn so much while you talk thru the process. Sorry. I had to edit. My dog came over and leaned on my arm.

[@dmcarthur60]

Your videos provide great information on something I have no knowledge of. So interesting. So fascinating

[@sandrathomson7288]

These sheep are putty in your hands- as if they realise you are helping their comfort. You handle the sheep with just the right amount of strength, sensitivity- and you can see how relaxed they are.

[@MJK1965]

I love how you call it the little pizzle. 🤣

[@joanaroblesguardiola6771]

No me canso de verte. Tratas a las ovejas con cariño y delica-- deza. Tienes de ser muy buena persona, aptitudes no te faltan Recibe un cariñoso abrazo 💞🌹

[@l.dougherty7573]

I am learning so much and having SO much fun watching you! Thanks for sharing the knowledge💗in such a delightful way!

[@nancylitton390]

I'm new subscriber. I have learned so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@lorrijohn9923]

Watching you work is mesmerizing. I love sheep.

[@stephanieeads7541]

I have been binging your videos all weekend! You guys are awesome!!

[@IrishMorgenstern]

Thank you for explaining this. I've wanted to get a lamb for a pet and fleece, so this has been very educational and helped me decide if I can be a responsible owner.

[@bulouvusonawalowalo1711]

Thank you for being careful and not nicking the sheep.

[@johnvanriper3363]

From a former shearer you do a fine job.

[@donnadees1971]

I think you are so great a shearer. Love the look on your face when you cuddle your animal. Love you

[@gingieandskye2543]

I never imagined I'd be so fascinated about shearing and hoof care. 😅

[@QueenOfTheGreen27]

Thank you for helping these babies!! ❤

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Thanks for the explanations! Very much appreciated!

[@leannbridwell1853]

Sweeeeeet & beautiful! Love the black markings! Pleasure watching this art !

[@christineheideman735]

I ran across one of your videos on Facebook and now I can't get enough. Its like ASMR just watching it :D

[@JessHenriquez]

I love watching your videos!! So informative!!

[@averycheesypotato]

You really are a professional, those sheep were in good hands! Lol at “metabolically thrifty!”

[@curious880]

I had always wondered about how you did this, I've watched so many of your videos! they are great! but I'm always a little scared when you get near their eyes and other sensitive parts

[@joshsummers2437]

I love watching your videos and learning the best way to sheer sheep! Great job!

[@shogunkeith699]

Really enjoy watching you girls at work ❤

[@786otto]

Not sure why i watch this ,but is addictive.

[@judiestes4875]

Love your videos you make this process look far easier than I imagine it is! I'd like to ask what is done with wool that you load up?

[@angelahill1658]

❤ you just answered a question I always had regarding the little ridges left behind, adore your work

[@sherryheil8490]

You do a wonderful job keep up the wonderful work. You treat them so good I really watch for that. I enjoy your videos.

[@sashcraft51]

Enjoyed your informative and entertaining narration. Fun to see your world.

[@christalmiller6540]

Love your explanation. Keep up the good work !

[@bluelilly22222]

I have seen many sheep shearing videos but you r the best, you are very concerned, smooth n easy with those animals....👌👍

[@lesterxxx7642]

U do beautiful work. i cant stand people that dont care for there animals. its nice to see someone who cares

[@wildtigress81]

It’s nice to know that you care for the animals❤ very informative video!

[@nazaahmad]

اني كلششش معجبه بحلاقه الاغنام وغيرها من الحيوانات المربيه لديكم اهوايييه اتابعه اتمتع بروئيه كيفيه استعمال هذه الماكنه للحلاقه كللللشش مسليه وخصوصا بايديكم الحلوه عاشت ايديكم وبارك الله بكم لهذه الخدمه الجليله

[@susanlilley-rizos9906]

I love how do you say Pizzall, so cute.

[@williambryant5946]

Since you got the heavy mats off can you go back and clean the sheep off. Will the wrinkles still be there even after you've removed the heavy wool? I'd think that they'd be gone and you could shear the ridges and waves off to get a good clean look. Does leaving those thicker, longer patches affect the way the next coat grows in and or cause trouble next time the sheep is sheared? I found one of your shorts here on googletube and couldn't not watch them all then started watching the longer videos. Never thought I'd want to watch videos of someone sharing sheep, lamas, and alpacas.

[@rightchoiceshearing]

The wrinkle would be gone but the extra ridges don’t effect the growth for next year. I’d rather let the sheep get on about their day, the make them wait while I make her “pretty.” 🤘🏻😂

[@mokko759]

It makes more sense to just leave the ridges. No need to stress the sheep out any longer just for them to look aesthetically pleasing. The shear is for function, not fashion.

[@TheKomentor]

@@mokko759 But why not? It would hardly take a minute or two to do. I would love to have aesthetically pleasing sheep in my farm since I will be looking at them all the time.

[@mokko759]

@@TheKomentor In a week, you won't even notice the ridges since wool grows so quickly. Also, it's not about you. it's about the sheep and it's wellbeing. Never stress an animal more than is strictly necessary. Aesthetics be damned, safety and wellbeing of the sheep comes first. A good shearer can shear a sheep in about 2 minutes. If they are taking an extra 2 minutes to clean up the ridges ( which the wool from those ridges is absolutely worthless in fibre production) that's an entire sheep they could have shorn and actually made money on.

[@TheKomentor]

@@mokko759 I think the only valid reason seems to be the earning part. The rest seem to be excuses from the shearer's perspective.

[@lindaoharris]

This was so interesting I watch you all the time.

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

I appreciate you so very much. You are a wonderful worker.❤

[@leannbridwell1853]

Fascinating! Thank you very much.

[@jacklynmellott4984]

You are amazing I love watching every video

[@teresitadelacruz5165]

i enjoyed watching your vlog...your fast action ...

[@rothnouv2571]

I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks

[@Ethericrose]

You are so talented.

[@debbrabossier7284]

As usual a great job done.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Never seen a Channel grow faster! Well done & deserved ! Very Entertaining Videos :-D Greetings from Germany sends CarpenterBea .

[@shayhoff7064]

Your the boss! Though they can't verbalize it, you rock!

[@sharondinwiddie308]

You haven’t been in my feed lately! I’ve missed you!

[@katieburris3612]

Love your videos....keep more coming

[@Jane-yp7hy]

So interesting to learn about shearing these animals with heavy coats. I dread to think how hot they get in the Texas. Thanks for the videos. Jane in London UK

[@bboice08]

Beautiful work🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@learnearnfun2x]

it's calming, thanks for sharing..🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@fifi2154]

I enjoy your videos thank you❤️😘

[@juliecostantini993]

Very informative 😊

[@cindyrissal3628]

"Metabolically thrifty"...🤣 I like that! I'm going to borrow that. I'm not fat, I'm metabolically thrifty....RE-EAL thrifty...! 🤣🤣🤣

[@marinelastone1822]

Wow you girls are AMAZING

[@jameskim62]

LOVE THE VIDEO... !!!!!!!

[@luciusblackdragon6568]

Oddly satisfying but so many cute clouds with 4 legs

[@Bones-and-Coal]

"metabolically thrifty" XD I love this channel.

[@martinvs6415]

I came across your You Tube channel a couple days ago and I must say, you know what you are doing. It is amazing how much wool comes off some of these sheep. I have a question. After going through all that dirt in the wool, do you have to sharpen your blades or do you just replace them? Interested to know how you sharpen. Love your channel and am somehow amazed at the old saying, as a sheep before its shearer is silent, is certainly proven here. Oh, I subscribed.

[@stevetoaiva679]

in new to your channel and I gotta say I'm very impressed keep it up I enjoy this channel much respect from you new follower Pacific islanders for your channel

[@marc-antoinelopez5689]

Vous êtes une vraie championne.Félicitations👏👍😘

[@Zach-ge3kj]

I love your smile ❤

[@dannyjunior7612]

You are a very sweet person

[@rnilson1501]

Very interesting

[@stanleygallman7800]

There should be absolutely no reason in this world that everyone shouldn't be able to get their dream employment. So I must ask do you love 💕 what you do? Because it seems that you really enjoy your work and you seem really good at what you do.

[@megsley]

to be fair there are always going to be jobs that are no one's dream job but they still need to be done.

[@LuvLight44]

Sis you forgot the crusties on that one eye at the 0:42 mark🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 it wasn’t close enough for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (I felt that eye booger in my soul)🤣🤣🤣🤣 we love y’all

[@hushmusictv1054]

You girls are awesome.

[@jenniferford2481]

You are so awesome.