Shearing A Valais Blacknose In Scotland

[@brendaclark5185]

Seriously. If six months ago anyone would have said "Let's watch sheep being sheared!" I would have laughed. Yet here I am, totally fascinated! Thanks for bringing us along with you on your journey ❤

[@ooo4616]

It's incredibly relaxing. 😊

[@nancypettitt1211]

Me too!

[@tmcneil516]

Right????

[@nicolefaust2576]

It’s even better in real life!!!! I feel so blessed and lucky to have witnessed it!!!❤

[@pitty1310]

I totally agree ❤

[@kholdanstaalstorm6881]

Unaccustomed tool, new place and a new breed of sheep to shear, but Katie handles it like the boss she always does. Such a beautiful animal, both pre and post shearing, especially the intricate horn texture. I hope you had Darian with you on the trip overseas, that you were able to experience more than "just barns" when you're there and that you had a pleasant visit to Scotland! Greetings from Norway! 🇳🇴

[@Neenerella333]

I love how she just lets Katie dig around, looking for her ears!😂 And then lets her little leg flop.

[@celia6564]

Oh I love Norway!❤ HI from the state of Tennessee in USA😊

[@kholdanstaalstorm6881]

@@celia6564 Hello, thank you for your kind words! I know of your home state, but I have to admit I had to search for it to confirm my information on it. When I still was in elementary school, a long time ago, whenever our PE teacher subbed for a sick teacher, he had us writing essays about Elvis Presley and his works or listening to his music, depending on the subject he was subbing for. Can't say I remember much about those essays, but PE and Elvis is weirdly intertwined for me still.

[@pamelamcgurk2101]

How wonderful to see the kind & gentle treatment of the animal. Thanks also for educating on different types of sheep

[@Svensk7119]

"She handles it like the boss she does." You DO realize that that sentence isn't even a sentence, do not you? It says nothing. I THINK you meant, "like the boss she Is" or "like A boss she does." Oh. Now foolish I feel. Norsk, thou art. Engelsk is your second tongue (or A second tongue). Tu Inglés is más mejor que mi Noruego. Discúlpame.

[@LolaLaRue-sq6jm]

WHY can't I stop watching these videos? It's an ADDICTION.

[@karenfindlay4185]

I agree! 😄

[@loriwatkinson6425]

I'm with you on that 😆 Total addiction 😊

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Me too. 🎉😂 what talents they are. 😊

[@KnawedOne]

Who knew that sheep, alpaca & llama shearing videos were just what the world needed right now? ♥️♥️

[@catherine_404]

Now that I know how sheep are shorn, I'm like "who could have ever thought otherwise"! A sheep HAS to be calm and comfortable enough because otherwise you'd have to fight for taking their wool off, and nobody, nobody wants that fight. It's EASIER to make it ok with the animal, because it makes the process just, well, possible at all! And it's a pleasure to watch you shear a sheep. Your kind words make it even better. It almost feels like this content is good for health: seeing a calm content sheep being taken care of feels calming.

[@myinnermagpie]

They seem to trust confidence and competence.

[@TaxTheChurches.]

I used to work on a sheep farm in exchange for rent. They used the old spring action scissor shears. The farmers left so many nicks on those poor sheep. That’s why I love your show. Every time you don’t bloody a sheep, I feel I’ve watched the home team win.

[@Tourmaline200]

I was going to ask what they do when there is/was no electricity.

[@auleria]

Aww! She’s darling with her wool and when she’s a silly pink thing with black bobby socks. So well behaved for her haircut.

[@salaltschul3604]

That's what I saw too. A naked pink thing in black socks. Bet she felt silly.

[@Ann963]

Got her beach bod!

[@dawndunham7232]

Does the sharing hurt them? New to your vids

[@YHelloThereOldSport]

​@@dawndunham7232 not if done with care and gentle precision. This channel is a diamond in the rough where other channels pull the sheep carelessly. If you have respect for the animal, it shouldn't harm or hurt them

[@isabellebowden296]

She has to behave, this is the way one holds the sheep for shearing so they cannot move, it has no choice but behaving ! And no it doesn’t hurt , have you not seen dogs being clipped, or horses, or human heads !!!

[@fryaxoof2521]

I started watching these girls shearing sheep and other animals and I don’t even know anyone that owns sheep but, I love it. So calming.

[@dragonflycait7184]

And you learn a bunch don’t you?

[@TheSchokobony]

I'm always in for a video of sheeo shearing😂

[@Dotsaa2]

It’s so ASMR

[@inge-9280]

Me too… the same with dog grooming or pruning and mowing gardens…. It works calming, I don’t no why… I don’t have sheep’s, lama’s, dogs or gras 😂

[@jockboy2296]

Watch una

[@scriptorpaulina]

Fun fact: they’re pretty common here in Maryland, and those second black blobs on their knees and hocks are a breed standard, along with the black face, feet, and ears, and the curled horns. They’re also incredibly friendly

[@pennylehrer1306]

What a chunker!! Beautiful horns!

[@debbiefox6846]

They are just beautiful 💕 I remember the 1st time I saw these sheep about 5 years ago I squealed,lol. My husband was like what was rhat about. He thought I had choked. I showed him the pic and a pic of them & highland cows. He said, " No wonder you were giddy, they are pretty darn cute." 💕🤣☺️😢

[@thomasmleahy6218]

For most of the shear I was constantly thinking are you sure there's a sheep under there? And only a 6 month shear? Wow! Atsa lotta wool! Started me thinking about some new socks for the chilly winter weather. Thank you for your continuing videos, it was like you took a wrong turn in Texas and wound up in Scotland.

[@angelacalais6449]

Paulina, thank you for the information. It's greatly appreciated 🙂👍

[@storyteller2882]

Hey, I'm a fellow Texan who enjoyed a vacation in Scotland a year ago. I saw hundreds of sheep--had to pause driving for them now and then--so it was lovely to see you shear one of those cuties. Have a great trip!

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Was really happy to see you stop, put the cutters down, and look for her ear!

[@dragonflycait7184]

And how it ‘popped’ out of that blob of wool.

[@Goldengirl48]

I love the black socks, knee patches, ears and sweet black face of that sheep. She was so patient up until the last when she was getting impatient to be done. She did a cute little wiggle 😅 then settled back down. I could almost hear her sigh.😊

[@IrmaBald-t2l]

Well done to get the boy's overdue clips done without wounding their crown jewels.😅

[@TrudiJoWright]

For some reason I find watching these helps me decompress from a long day

[@dragonflycait7184]

I know……,

[@Neenerella333]

Saw a small herd of these sweeties at the base of the tram for the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland. I fell in love with their little panda bodies and twistie horns.

[@lzu2860]

I can imagine how back-breaking this job is. Fascinating to watch.

[@sallyfields2385]

She is so stinking cute with or without her wool! 😍 Great job as always! Hope you and Darian are having a blast in Scotland!

[@PhuongDungGardenFarm]

[@lilitharam44]

You handled that shear beautifully! You made the U.S. Proud, you did such a good job! Cheers!

[@lisadaugustine-np8bq]

Beautiful job! I used to shear Australian method in high school and you sure make that look effortless, and it’s not. What a nice temperament that ewe has. Pleasure to watch you work. No nicks! 😊

[@helenbailey8419]

You look comfortable with the electric cordless shears.And you were a dab hand getting the sheep into position.Marvelous as always Katie.

[@anng.4542]

I loved watching how the ewe was so relaxed in your arms, and she didn't try to scramble away when the shearing was done.

[@karlablank6774]

I just love watching you with the animals. You are so sweet and gentle with them, like turning off the clippers to find her ear so you didn't clip her. I never thought I would get hooked on shearing but it is very calming and comforting to me. Thank you for being you!😍

[@sparkle3000]

Wow!!! You're international now, you go!!! Even the sheep in Scotland trust you and your Beautiful soul. Look how comfortable. You are truly the best! Not one nip. Both of you are doing a fabulous job!!! ❤

[@99999janice]

You know what would be great. A video or two on the history of sheering. I’d love to know how it was done before electricity. It would be fun for you to educate us followers. Thanks from Boston 🇺🇸

[@lhorne4808]

She was pretty well-behaved and her wool was just gorgeous. Glad you're having such a good time in Scotland!

[@sherylpowell5383]

The 1st time I watch your videos, it reminded me of an old classmate. He did this and was really good at it. He won competitions and was requested by many.. thanks for bringing this memory back to me. 😊

[@gossamerabba]

They realize they are in the hands of a strong professional and simply relax for their shear. I hope you and your wife had a fantastic trip!!

[@Nibbles2point0]

Imagine the first sheep shearer who figured out “let’s just set ‘em on their arse while shearin!“. Maybe there’s a little town named after this noble hero 🎉

[@rogueredshirt5239]

I really like seeing the sheep walk off all happy after being sheared. 😊

[@dragonflycait7184]

I love the gentle way you handle these sheep and the gentleness in the way you talk to them when they get a bit nervous. Thank you for these videos. Blessings of all sorts to you.

[@christianworthinton8000]

At first glance they look like a shearers nightmare. But it comes off like butter!

[@cynthiagilbreth1352]

That’s because she’s so good

[@tamaraj.7239]

That is so awesome. She is a gorgeous sheep. Thank you for sharing your talents. You're amazing.

[@npkeller]

The black noses of Valais (

[@lizholmes2730]

Oh you are in our bonnie country. I hope you are able to see more than sheep and shears.. Love watching you shear, very calming. Hope you managed some llamas too. Thank you for letting us see this gorgeous girl being sheared. Enjoy Scotland

[@marierey1196]

There must be something satisfying about shearing, because it is so satisfying to watch.

[@sheilahackney5149]

Love The sheep Game with Cam. Love your channel. Together its fabulous!

[@danielclaeys7598]

Such a sweet and gentle girl and the sheep was pretty good too. I've watched your shorts for several years now and never leave less than amazed.

[@ooo4616]

It so heartwarming to see sheep with their tails. I love how much grace and respect you show each and every animal you shear Katie. Its also nice to see you over this side of the pond. 💐

[@KnawedOne]

Love those long tails!

[@PhantomQueenOne]

The tails are docked so they don't get fly strike which left untreated can sicken or kill the sheep. The magots eat the sheep alive. This is pretty common, that's why they started docking tails. It's a net negative to leave the tail undocked.

[@Hobbs192]

You are one of the only few who are gentle with the sheep and if I had shoot, I would be the first one to try to call you and hire you. It makes me happy to see the sheep treated well.❤

[@carolmyers6678]

So glad to see you are enjoying your time with Cammy and new sheep breeds. Hope you and Darian and having an amazing time while you are there.

[@jaclyns5719]

Not sure how I got here but I’ve found myself 3 hours deep into sheep shearing videos! Ha! I have to say you are by far the best! The sheep seem so relaxed and they just seem happy to have the weight taken off. I know it’s necessary but I’ve seen video after video and let me tell ya, not all of them make it look like spa day for the sheep! You are amazing!

[@houndoomrulz]

Hello from Scotland! Hope you enjoyed (or are enjoying) your time here! It's awesome to see you shear a Valais Blacknose. Thank you for posting such a video

[@AngelaCowan-g1u]

Nothing I love more than a collab between my 2 fav shearing channels! Cammy gets some of the most amazing sheep! Great job with a new tool and new sheep too...

[@wendymoney2043]

I never tire watching you Shear…if I was a sheep I’d be very happy to get you! 😁🐏💕🙋‍♀️

[@Ramona57-TX]

Gorgeous sheep and so calm. Their wool looks amazing.

[@rose-marie7351]

you make it look so easy! I didn't even notice her tail or ears! you are so good and these pelt looks so soft... 🥰 What a dream job!

[@LMorrow327]

You are truly a master at your craft Thank you for keeping an old world skill alive!

[@SpiceySpinster]

The sheep absolutely know they are going yo feel great very soon. They're so well-behaved and patient. I bet it's euphoric for them.

[@robmorrow3556]

I never realized how relaxing it was to watch a sheep get sheared.

[@susanfoss8122]

I appreciate how careful you are shearing around their faces. Your channel is so fun and interesting! As a spinner, I would love the opportunity to spin a Valais fleece; it's gorgeous!

[@user-no1uj1oo6y]

I admire your skill. How you keep from gouging an eye out is beyond my understanding.

[@tsugima6317]

It's always fascinating watching someone doing something they are expert at. Skill is an art in itself.

[@laurieutter8760]

What a awesome job .. she was loving it all that coming off bet she feels a lot better .. she is absolutely adorable love all her black 🖤 patches and her little bobby socks 🧦 LoL 🤣😆😆 💕🌻

[@DelsieMohler]

Omg, Just in Time.! I Could Feel My BP Rising Reading the News & Oooo U Were Here to Rescue Me.! Thank.!U.GF.!!!

[@terrybacot3858]

The sad part of your videos, you made it look so easy like I could jump in there and just do it. Know that's just a mirage in my mind at 70d years old.😂 love you and Dorian. ❤

[@womanofsubstance8735]

This isn't her first "rodeo", is it; she's very relaxed through it. And her wool looks fluffy, like cotton candy. . . TWICE a year? Oh, my!

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Valais don't have the finest of fleece; the fiber is what's often called 'carpet-grade' (medium-coarse), but they make a LOT of it. And their digestion is much more efficient than most breeds, so they can make all that muscle and fleece on less food than most other sheep. If they had finer wool in addition to quantity, docile temperament and meat, they'd be the perfect sheep for basically everything.

[@Svensk7119]

@@alexisgrunden1556 Well, we can't have that.....

[@glancycorner7425]

Beautiful!❤❤❤

[@kathe.o.]

With or without the W, Katie does an amazing job. That sheep cooperated beautifully.

[@jamjar5716]

W?

[@morgancollins1863]

​@@jamjar5716Glasgow is spelled with a W so I believe they were saying that the misspelling of Glasgow doesn't take away from the enjoyment and skill seen in the video

[@ISTEasnoneother]

@@jamjar5716if you hear a Glaswegian speak Glasgow, it is more like ‘ Golaassgo’ anyway. I get it!

[@casabonita2702]

This is my favorite breed. They're just so beautiful and adorable.

[@michellegillam6632]

Oh wow two of my favourite streamers. And I became aware of you both via Dalscone Farm Fun in Dalscone Scotland after Pumkin the donkey was born. And one of my favourite sheep, Valley Black Nose...Stunners ❤ Thank you for working together ❤️ xXx

[@belindakloppers3698]

Love your gentle touch when you work with them...always nice to watch your videos...

[@N-st8ft]

I didn’t find it gentle at all just another glorifying display for the shearer and a terrifying one for the sheep

[@Janettoi]

Beautiful breed and you did great with the electric clipper. Amazing growth for only 6 months!

[@MrsBrit1]

The valais blacknose is my favorite sheep. They're just darling and so docile. Who couldn't love their black faces and that black feet&knee combo? So, so, so cuteeeee!!!

[@KatsKats96720]

I swear lol for a country full of historical warriors; they have the most cutest and fluffiest farm animals ever! 😂😂😂 you’ve got these black faced sheep and don’t forget the highland cows! Adorable

[@brendaeaves1079]

Great Job As Always Katie😊Thank You For Your Amazing Talent & Making Our Animals More Comfortable In The Shearing That You Do❤Greetings From NC USA😊

[@cornelia9778]

What a gorgeous creature and that wonderful thick fleece.

[@angelacalais6449]

OMG! These Valais Blacknose sheep are magnificent ❣️❣️❣️

[@laurajarrell6187]

RCS, and for a hot second Katie had discovered the new 'earless' sheep of Scotland! Wow, you guys will go far to shear!! Actually, have a blast there!! 👍💖💙🥰✌

[@judithfisher5038]

I’m mighty impressed I’m a retired dog groomer and I realize they are two totally different beasts for shearing/grooming but your clipper work is really phenomenal.

[@linda6987]

Well done you! You’re the best! I was in the Netherlands on a sheep farm and watched a shearing. Boy did they nick their nipples! I found it horrible! They said they didn’t really feel it - I don’t think so! Thank you for the compassion you show the animals. ♥️

[@robertahagar5966]

I really enjoy watching you shear! You're gentle and caring with these animals. I like that. Also, you a bad ass girl doing a bad ass job!!

[@thisoldnurse1521]

Great Job Katie !! Bet you and Cammy had a few laughs during your visit. I have been a viewer of both your guy’s channels for some time. ❤from 🇨🇦

[@penbrown4049]

Yay 🎉 you're in UK X welcome ❤ Great shear on a new breed to you. Big head, horns, hiding ears and long tail, quite a challenge also with the new shears! They are such a cute breed, but you put her at her ease and did fantastically ❤ going round that big fat belly was a dream ❤ 😅

[@sandylutz7280]

This was like watching a ballet. You are so very gentle and kind. Bravo so well done.

[@Musical.theatre.buff.22]

I guess you could say you really KNOCKED THEIR SOCKS OFF!!!

[@jeno264]

😂 bwa haaa ha!

[@armindastafford8813]

You go Katie! I have full confidence you and your partner can field a whole acre of fleece!!❤❤❤ A lost art and the sheep love you for saving their skin!

[@juliacaldwell5325]

I love you got to hang with Cammy, he is such a great guy, the both of you are an inspiration to all with your love of what you do and how positive you are. Enjoy your time in the UK, peace and love from MS.

[@updownstate]

My mother's family came over from Scotland and we all love to knit. I used to do it for a living. I love your channel. That ewe is outta sight. Greetings to Scot wool growers from Clan Johnston in the USA!

[@grannysquared7140]

I am amazed at what a difference it makes, when shearing different breeds.

[@1144abbsug]

This is so satisfying and relaxing to watch. A beautiful sheep being treated by an absolute expert, who loves her charges.

[@isabellelapointe3701]

Sooo happy for you girls to witness your expertise and talents blossomed beyond the U.S. 🎉🎉 I am a proud French Canadian Girl and am happy to salute your workgirlship. ❤🎉

[@sherrilvollmer4477]

I have been watching you for awhile now. I saw your shorts. And subscribed. I love watching you and your partner. ❤😊

[@karenturner-wensel9536]

I was in awe the entire video. Such beautiful fleece, gorgeous pink skin, calm and peaceful sheep, gentle caring attention to detail and you are so respectful to her needs and safety, it all choked me up. It was a beautiful thing!! Thank you for sharing your journey and your love for these animals.

[@mcculloch29]

Beautifully shorn. What a lovely calm and caring attitude. By the way, the breed of sheep referred to as a BFL is a Blue-faced Leicester. Leicester, pronounced “Lester”, is a city in England’s East Midlands region.

[@kimberlycbryson]

I love your channel. I've enjoyed learning about shearing and love the way you interact with the animals. Thanks and GREAT JOB!!

[@PK-oy4fe]

Great job! Enjoy your visit!❤😇❤️

[@catman928]

I used to have long haired cats, a bunch of them. In the summer I used to cut them back like you do. They were never easy. Filled up a 50 gallon bag with fur each year. Love the channel.

[@TheDivasoprano]

I love watching you work! Your care for the sheep is clear in every stroke of the clippers.

[@KnawedOne]

OMG I love those adorable sheep! Wish I could have a mini flock!

[@dinahbarnes6335]

Oh wow 🎉 this is just the best video from you ❤❤❤❤ how wonderful it is and how awesome you must feel to be able to do this! HOORAH you guys! ❤

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Katie you’re so strong, gentle, and talented! Thanks for respecting the animals you handle. Yesterday i ran across a shearer who left massive bleeding gashes all over the poor sheep 😢

[@frinoffrobis]

thats cool you were able to go to Scotland 🎉 also you knew there was an ear in there somewhere ❤😮

[@gloriamartinez1676]

You are so gentle! What a great job you do! You praise her,I am sure the Valais is praising you!😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@tarajoyce3598]

Adorable sheep! Where's her ear? 😂 Love that you educate us, care about your craft and the animals that you handle. Safe Travels

[@skevoullasergiou4071]

Welcome to the UK! I’m down in London. Love to watch u shearing. I’m a hairdresser and I love to watch an artist at work. Great job. U have a calming tone with the animals xx

[@elainemarcavage2619]

Love your breed information almost as much as I love the shearing

[@feral-dartmoors-naturally]

wonderful to see you in Scotland, I am down on the coast in deepest, darkest Dorset with alpaca and llama, love watching you work you are so considerate

[@jolenebardal]

You’ve made my day with this video! Gorgeous animal and always handled with so much care.

[@VickyCooksalot]

I love how the sheep just lays there. That! Is just 6 months of grow🤯 Beautiful! 🤩

[@margolehman5482]

Fascinating as I have a Valais/Scottish Black Face fleece that was gifted to me for processing. It's so satisfying watching you shear them, and I can't imagine how uncomfortable I'd be with all that wool on me. I'm wondering how frequently you get a sheep that kind of enjoys the shear and says "thanks, I feel so much better now"?

[@JeaneneEnglish-tf5gv]

WOW!! I FINALLY GOT TO GO TO SCOTLAND⁉️😏😎 THANKS FOR TAKING US WITH YOU!!! THIS IS ONLY MY FOURTH SHESRING VIDEOS AND I HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN TO TRAVEL. KATIE, YOU MAKE THAT LOOK SO DARN EASY, IT'S REALLY THERAPEUTIC🇺🇲🙏 ❤🤟💋♊🙏✝️🇺🇲🌍

[@SilverFlame819]

You know you watch too many sheep videos when you instantly recognize whose farm they're at based on the barn setup. 😂

[@melaniewilliams3468]

Really pleased to see you're in UK. I've watched alot of shearing videos and you're definitely my favourite. I don't really know why but you're fascinating to watch and listen to, so thanks.