Shearing A Shetland Ewe - Check out that Fleece!

Here are some additional resources on the breed 🤘🏼
About the Breed:
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Breed History
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A Bit On The Science-y Side
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[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you all for your guesses! It was so much fun to have every one involved and take the time to read all of your amazingly kind comments in the middle of season! Our first place guess is @tammibaker with 7.92! And second place is @tracybarger7822. With 7.85lbs! There were so many close guesses but no ties! Super excited to get these fleeces cleaned and to you guys!🎉

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Congratulations!! I hope you show what you do with it!

[@lauriewilson4741]

Congrats tammi

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

Congratualatiins to tammibaker with 7.92! Enjoy!!!!

[@jeaniefenner3386]

Congratulations, Tammi Baker!!!

[@pitabury]

Congratulations!

[@CapnRaye]

What a neat experience getting to feel the lamb react to the sheering. I bet that doesn't happen all the time since you reacted so excited!

[@rightchoiceshearing]

It is pretty rare. Couldn’t believe I caught it for you guys. It’s amazing to feel too.

[@corvuscorone7735]

Awwww, she was a real sweetie

[@jeanettepurcell3428]

I love how gentle you are when shearing.

[@joannelipczynski9537]

So cute to see the little baby moving around! ❤️

[@lisamartinez7948]

So gentle! Love how you handled the ewe.

[@AlaskaRose70]

It's like you're performing a gentle dance with the animal. You're so kind to them. You do a fantastic job.

[@thehectichawaiian7344]

As a pregnant Mama that has to feel so much better not carrying all that around while she's pregnant! Great Job! ❤️❤️❤️

[@platedlizard]

She’s going to feel so cool after this, and it’s so much cleaner when she gives birth too

[@SwayzeOnYa12]

Your videos are literally restoring my faith in humanity

[@aedoria]

The corn had me giggling. I guess she was saving some snacks for later!

[@TheeMrsGrinch]

😹😹😹

[@BP-yd9vn]

It took me a while on these videos to understand what she was referring to when she said they were keeping some snacks.

[@lisadolan689]

You’re so gentle with each animal you shear. It makes me heart go all fuzzy 🥰

[@ninaappelt9001]

Even when her clients don't fully cooperate.

[@anutterfool8577]

awwwww she was an absolute darling getting sheered! I hope her baby comes out healthy and that she recovers swiftly!

[@sharonhoare5790]

That was one very relaxed ewe. Wow that fleece even has me wanting to spin it! Love your logo!

[@deannaallen4670]

Poor mamma sheep but she did so good. I love seeing you and your work. So informative and you so sweet with the animals.

[@lovelightcontinuum]

Wow what a large "lambs fleece" 8 plus pounds. Loved watching this video and how you were excited and showed us the movement from the baby. Wondering how close to lambing she is, with that huge udder. She seems like a very mellow lady.

[@Gimpygladiator]

As I've learned from @SheepishlyMe ... that udder "bloom" means she's within a few days of delivering. And that spa treatment might make it easy to maneuver for the birth (not to mention a hot summer with a little one attached)!

[@wendymarieglew6548]

Looked like you tickled her when she kicked out. She behaved so well and just relaxed into you 👏👏👏

[@leah__gail]

Oh bless her heart…to be pregnant, full of baby and to be put into uncomfortable yoga poses..I was feeling like “Ohhh I’m gonna explode….” 😂🤣❤️ She’s beautiful and that fleece! Wow!

[@Neenerella333]

I was thinking that, but maybe she knows she's got a Texas summer coming up before she has that baby. The way she laid there after the salon time was up😅

[@crystalcooper1358]

Well... If she's anything like me, that yoga positions what got her pregnant in the first place. Hahaha 🤣

[@leah__gail]

@@crystalcooper1358 😂🤣😂❤️

[@ireadalota]

She is gonna be more comfy giving birth without all that fleece, especially with Texas heat.

[@cathleenc6943]

Sheep have fewer lambing complications if they are shorn first.

[@lanasinapayen3354]

"I'll call you back, they're doing some construction work or something outside" *bangs broom on ceiling*

[@beverleyfrank616]

As a handspinner and fiber artist I really appreciate your fiber commentary. I sheared my own animals until arthritis made me stop and always got such a thrill to see gorgeous fleeces peel off. Now I watch you peel off gorgeous fleeces! Thanks so much!

[@mariedeyo7399]

Wonderful shearing. You are so careful and still so fast. Grand job ❤ that woolfleece is sooo nice and great for spinning. 👍

[@elke3789]

That crimp! Lovely. I so much appreciate how much care you give the animals.❤

[@barbhenley4692]

It's so relaxing to watch you do these cute sheep.

[@klcpca]

So sweet!! Lamb is feeling the "tickle" of the vibration from the shears! Reminds me of when I was about 7 months pregnant with my 1st son.... we went to an airshow and I was standing right in front of a Harrier as it was lifting off... the vibrations were really strong and suddenly my son started kicking like crazy!! I showed Hubby and the people around me noticed and I ended up with a whole group of people laughing and watching as my stomach went bonkers!!! BTW---he turned out to be an awesome soccer player!!! LOL

[@estherwatrous3576]

You were so gentle with this lady. Just a joy to watch you.

[@Bones-and-Coal]

It never stops being entertaining how much the sheep are more-or-less totally chill about being moved about, potato sack style. I love these videos.

[@Xehxna]

I actually use your shearing technique to shave my dog puppy for summer, her coat came out really nice. She is a yorki, poodle, bedlington terrier mix and needs a good shave ever so often

[@debbiegarza1287]

She was looking so comfortable & at you do lovingly. How sweet!!

[@KBFibers]

Very cool. I recently took 138lbs of Cheviot fleece to the fiber mill. I can't wait to get it back and do some spinning.

[@canadalife3983]

this is amazing content. starts my day off right to watch something so peaceful

[@SoraShadowdancer]

Gorgeous! I didn't know sheep could produce fleece that was all crimped like that!

[@tartsonawire]

Thank you for taking such good care of these little critters! Wishing mama a safe delivery and a happy, healthy baby.

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

I love watching you work with these animals. You are so gentle and they seem to trust you entirely. Enjoy your videos!

[@kareyreuben3869]

KZbin started running your Shorts in my feed because I love animal-rescue and related type videos. First of all I love your gentleness with the animals. Plus your skill is amazing, you can do large swaths in one sweep and you're so careful around the extremities, face, etc. I appreciate your commenting, also, helps us understand some of the technicalities we are seeing. Thank you for publishing these videos. (P.S. I wish I was in as good a shape as you are, the results of such a physically-challenging profession!)

[@mamabear1260]

Love you videos. Enjoy watching the sheep just melt in your arms as you sheer them. You are so gentle with them. ❤❤

[@yonatanrozwaski6637]

Nice shearing job. I'm sure the the Sheep appreciated its wool being taken off, making it lighter. Thank you.

[@virginiatozier9957]

That neck fleece is so impressive. It looked like a foot of hair fell away from a 4 inch swipe.

[@bigstar75]

How wonderful, sweet and cure. Happiness happens when I watch this channel.

[@marcikeesler6060]

Congratulations to the winners! Hoping there will be another drawing in the future. Thank you for these videos. I love seeing the fiber!

[@debbieflaherty1975]

Mom-to-be deserves a nice, relaxing Lavender bath after her trim!

[@debiesubaugher]

Grumpy baby, that is bizarrely adorable lol

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

That is a lovely fleece! She looks very happy now that the heat is coming a little babe or babes with be coming. How great! Thank you for shearing Katy! Love❤k

[@lanaavrutova6817]

What a beautiful fleece and a great sheep!

[@helenburke9507]

I absolutely love y’all’s channel. Nd now that y’all have made the information available it’s even better. Also. I love the idea of shearing not for food production but materials that we ware. Thank You for all the kindness you both give to the Sheep. Stay safe.

[@GinaLeah]

Love watching you guys! Thanks for giving us all a chance to play!

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. I’m a city dweller and I don’t have any animals, but I love your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@minadraculea2]

What amazes me is how you and your wife can spend that much time together and not want to choke each other by the end of the day. I love you both. And your shearing ain’t bad either.

[@noteworthygirl1432]

I really enjoyed this video. Not only was it longer, but you shared some interesting stuff. Thanks!

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

Oh, I think this was my favourite shear so far. How utterly exciting to watch this one! 🥰 Congratulations to the winners!

[@ironwolf5802]

Baby is going, "Hay, that's that load sound? I'm not coming out." Mom just goes, "Burr, there's a little chill now." That's some heavy wool.

[@euphoria7798]

thank you for explaining all the shearing/sheep terms! i love learning about these things!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Such lovely fleece ! I am touch by the care you take when shearing, mom, lama or big horn sheep !

[@nancytomlinson3523]

Ii truly enjoy your method of shearing. You try to take off the yearly growth in one peace while others dont do so, they chop here or there. I have tried watching others but it seems to me how much that is wasted. Oh and i like when you talk over the editing. Stay safe and drink plenty of water . God Bless you and your partner.

[@thirstyboots6711]

I am really enjoying this new style of your videos.

[@tonimosley823]

It's amazing that her little legs were holding up a baby and all that fleece!

[@JudyHart1]

I love watching that long fleece peel off. Look at the crimp, wow.

[@staceypayne2178]

Beautiful fleece and shearing!!

[@harrietmason1693]

You have been doing this job for a long time and I love the job ❤❤❤❤

[@andreawashnak630]

I LOVE the info you are giving us!!!!

[@wildedibles819]

Well done I have watched my friend and hubby shear sheep for the first time and it is so funny watching them one holding the other shearing lol But there's hair sheep that won't loose some bits and some other sheep... Farmer has a mixed herd of different kinds of sheep I will let him know about the hair sheep I'm not going to guess cuz I'm in Canada so good luck everyone

[@HeyKay_kay]

“Saving Snacks for later” 😂😂

[@glauvie]

Thank you for narrating 💜.

[@afsanehmirshahi]

I wish you post more clips 😊 love your videos ❤

[@lauriewilson4741]

Sheep are amazing. Ty for explaining some details.

[@ingridrobertshaw2283]

Gee...I admire you for the awesome work you do!! I am a knitter and know wool. Thank you!!!

[@onestitch66]

I wish you had been close by when we had sheep. You are such an amazing sherrer

[@KathyMpamugo]

We all feel the relief for Momma Sheep in the shearing ❤. Such a Weight off 🫶😘😍🥰🇨🇦❤️

[@hi-od5ds]

Самое доброе и покладистые животное , спасибо за аккуратность и нежность к животным .

[@kathyk479]

I really enjoy your videos. Your very gental with the sheep. And other animals you sheer! Your very good at what you do too! Thanks for putting these videos up! :)

[@wildeysparanormalplace]

Love watching your videos i just was curious and i totally lost time and watch about 10 videos in a row and suddenly it was bedtime here in Holland (Europe) never thought i like watching this but the contact with you girls and the animals is absolutely amazing. I am a fan now😊🤙love from Myriam

[@valeriehandmadewithheart]

Look at that gorgeous fleece and the little mama to be!!!! 😍

[@saturnosring]

Wonderful video. I’m loving this format a lot. What a gorgeous fleece and what a sweet ewe :) You have increased the quality of the video recording, haven’t you? Very excited to see the Ramboulliet!!! 😍

[@kaylin513]

Dude that looks awesome. My fiance and I have talked about one day owning sheep! But we move into our first soon so baby steps, loved the video+tips ❤

[@barbarabrand190]

Not only a fun video, but a beautiful ewe to boot.

[@Yeonhwa-milk]

털 깎는 영상들 많이 보는데 단언컨대 당신이 제일 최고입니당~ 편안하고 다소 거칠어 보이지만 부드럽게 리드하는 모습 아이들 아끼는 것두 느껴지구영 본인의 일을 즐겁게 생각하는 마음두 최고에영❤

[@ruthcastillo3863]

I love what you guys do 👍🏻👊🏻😍🥰🫶🏼😃

[@margaretsweeney6468]

Love watching you shear. Up here in Oklahoma we have access to colored sheep from Kate Poster's farm at Get Stitching fiber shop.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Wow , I was way off!! Can’t wait for next week! Those are the sheep we ranched in Del Rio before Amistad Dam took our land.

[@ashamedashley389]

I was definitely not expecting you to find corn in there lol 😂

[@pjarman8874]

Love watching you so gentle, in uk they shear bottoms before lambing mating and some before birth of lambs

[@tthomas9160]

You have The Shepherdess from Tulsa's Philbrook Museum. How cool!

[@accidentalaerialist371]

love the logo and front card!

[@xymoriintus]

Congratulations to the winner!

[@beidou5070]

2:54 i was waiting for the pop up of a sheep definition for corn and then i saw and was "oh! Actual corn" 🤭🤭🤭

[@eh1702]

“Got some corn back here.” I was expecting some gruesome insect that you get in the region, and it’s…corn!

[@DanielleInTheWild]

me: waiting for a little explanation box to pop up after hearing 'she's got some corn back here'..... 3 seconds later: oh, like ACTUAL CORN :D

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

You’ve got some gorgeous tats! I wanted to…waited too long and developed a bunch of autoimmune stuff so can’t do it now. Beautiful wool! When the lamb kicked that was wonderful!

[@jamieleasure9067]

I’m drooling over that crimp.

[@nunofyourbizness5975]

Love your videos and your pretty tattoos!

[@actemple3282]

Great job guys

[@lesliemorgan1614]

They must feel sooooo much cooler when done !

[@michellewerries7433]

Wonderful fleece!

[@ewetube.videos]

Good job Katie. 😁✂️

[@terryqueen3233]

Well it looks like I missed it, Maybe. Since I can't get y'all to mail me a big old double handful I guess I'll find it somewhere else. That was a beautiful place there that you just did. Thanks for the video and look forward to more

[@alicemattsen2208]

How absolutely beautiful!

[@mrDingleberry44]

I have no idea why I'm here. For whatever reason, whether lambs or rams or cows or horses, I kinda enjoy the haircuts, the getting nails done, births or just being adorable animals. 😂😂😂😂

[@beretperson]

When she said "corn" i expected a text box to pop up describing what that was code for, but nope, it was literally corn!

[@carlacrazymom]

oh that fleece is beautiful!

[@jayachandrappam9416]

You are removing pains of sheeps. Thank you sir. Jesus Christ is always with you.

[@MegandtheMutts]

That's so much heavier than I expected!!

[@donnadees1971]

I love seeing shearing. Don’t know how shearing used to be done with just clippers. Film of sheep farming from Australia, cut with clippers. The Reavers, I think…