Rooing our Soft Shetland Sheep - 98

Rooing is a method to harvest fleeces that is an alternative to shearing. In this video I explain all about rooing our Shetland Sheep.
Here is a link to a blog I wrote about rooing our Shetland Sheep:
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Here is a link to the shetland museum archives where you can view and order photos of Shetlanders rooing their sheep:
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Here is a link to a couple of videos we made about how we use Average Fiber Diameter data (Micron):
• Sheep Farm Vlog #54 - ...
• Understanding Micron Data
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[@user-sp2qi6qg5y]

You are absolutely amazing and I can tell you treat your sheep with loving care. I would love to buy a fleece and spin your wonderful fiber. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@spunstricken9065]

Thank you for sharing. 💗🐑💗

[@SoftShetlandWool]

You bet! thanks for the comment

[@donnadees1971]

Sheeps are sweet.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Indeed!

[@jackireed-perry453]

I might have been drooling a little over the rooed fleece you showed. Just wow! Such dainty ladies. Glad to see you again.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Haha thanks!

[@catebligh]

This is fascinating, thanks for sharing your skills!

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Thank you! I am so glad you found it interesting!

[@10amTracy]

I loved this video! So interesting and informative 😊

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it

[@bobseldestagain]

Thanks for so clearly explaining shearing vs. roo-ing. Im also now muchbmore likely to look for a Shetland fleece when igo to SAFF here in NC in October.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Cool! Good luck, I hope you find a fleece you love!

[@robyn4715]

I didn't thing I'd be watching a sheep shearing (or rooing!) video, but Roxanne Richardson has sent me here, and your video was thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks! from East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. 👍🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Glad you liked it!

[@manicspinner1959]

Wonderful to watch you roo. You've developed quite the rhythm...

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Thanks Jillaine - I finished my last sheep today, I think I'm going to miss it! Love the hands on time with the individual sheep.

[@LDSVenus]

rooing is so interesting, but I bet your hands get tired!! This was a fun video, will be checking out your roving in Oct? (lol, like I need more, but who can resist!!)

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Haha thanks! Yes, I feel like I have Popeye forearms from the workout. Today was my last 2 sheep, the 2023 harvest is now complete! Yay!

[@patriciafields8322]

When do you put the coats on them?

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Hi Patricia - we put coats on them late in the summer when we start them on hay

[@slaugeri1344]

How long does it take to roo the sheep? It looks very uncomfortable.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

It depends, it can go very quickly.

[@ericalarsen9175]

Do you have a spreadsheet template available to share that you use for tracking wool stats?

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Sure - send me an email and I can send you what i use. Thanks!

[@ericalarsen9175]

@@SoftShetlandWool I just sent you an email!

[@deborahbush6183]

Very interesting. Is spinning rood fiber different than sheared?

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Thanks! I think the biggest difference is in preparation, I don't really notice a difference when spinning it.

[@beatereiche261]

Hallo hier ist Beate aus Deutschland.Und ich wollte fragen,wie die Überzüge( Decken) heißen? Wofür Sie da sind? Und wo ich so etwas bekommen kann.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

We use the coats to keep the wool clean, our supplier is here in the states - here is a blog post I wrote all about the coats. whisperingpinesshetlands.blogspot.com/2020/06/everything-i-can-think-of-to-tell-you.html I hope this helps!

[@MichaelaDrechselova]

"Omg, girls! Yes, I look pretty, I know. But you don't have to all get in my personal space at the same time. Keep your dirty old noses out of my fancy new outfit! Yes yes, very pretty."

[@claymonsterpottery]

Nice those shetlands are so tiny.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Yes they are! Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@jamwilson1994]

Where can i buy a coat to cover the fleece like you have? It looks very durable!

[@SoftShetlandWool]

I go to Rocky Sheep Company - here is the video I made interviewing the maker ->kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Ouiqmhg9Z-faMsi=ET51zr-pFmRP5CEO

[@jlmm4435]

I just got my first coats from Rocky!! He is awesome!

[@elenasacali3505]

How do you know the right time to strip wool from a sheep?

[@SoftShetlandWool]

They have a natural break, so y ou just check them every so often to see if they've hit the break

[@donnadees1971]

What is a “break”

[@carolynchesmore910]

Glad your not my mom.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

thanks for the feedback

[@c.brooks3013]

That sheep does not look like she's comfortable at all. At least shearing is done quicker.

[@SoftShetlandWool]

Thank you for sharing your point of view