Shearing Two Untamed Llamas

[@inkyfreak]

As someone who knows nothing about sheering animals, I can understand how people would ask “why don’t you stop if they don’t like it?” Or “isn’t that hurting them?” I’m glad you point out how you can’t let them boss you around and know you have to work to earn trust at the same time. As well as pointing out practices to avoid them getting hurt debunks the fact it’s not always easy but like the dentist visits, it’s not always fun but it’s necessary.

[@patpierce4854]

Thank you for explaining how you “read” what the animals are thinking, and work in a way that calms their nerves, rather than confronting then and making them even more frightened. It appears the Standing Up position works well for shearing rookies; the critters that lay down for the process must be more familiar with haircuts.

[@zafarbekurmonbekov6268]

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[@winterbirds8022]

Just what I would want to say! Plus Her explaining why they are sensitive by the legs..I didn't know that they bit each other on the legs .

[@saraherber1887]

How lovely you work as a team to do your important work. I remember the Shearer coming to the farm to shear the flock. It was hard to watch the ewes I loved handled so harshly pushed around and ultimately dominated and fearful. Most had bloody cuts and sometimes burns from overheated clippers. I am so pleased to hear you share about building trust with the animals proving kindness matters. I am new to your channel and will certainly be a regular viewer.

[@rightchoiceshearing]

Thank you for your kindness, I’m sorry that wasn’t your past experience 💕

[@ShogunHull]

She is ALWAYS gentle and kind to every single animal she shears.. I've seen a hundred vids of her shearing expertise.

[@15yearsdylan56]

I think you’re both amazing, beautiful way you handle n care for other folks animals.means so much for all. Kudos, love n blessings to you both.🇬🇧🙏🏻😊🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@eunicerezende3682]

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[@zubaidhaadam]

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[@mr.bulldops7692]

Love the addition of breed history and animal behavior. And especially love seeing the rescue animals getting much needed care (although, of course, it would be nice if they didn't have to be rescued in the first place). That freak out was scary but you seemed so calm!

[@rebeccagoldsmith991]

I will never not love watching you guys work. Understanding and constantly watching their behaviour and earning that trust all while doing a damn good shear! And we both know next time they still won't enjoy it but will handle it so much better. And nothing wrong with needing a lie down part way. It's exhausting looking so good

[@AnamLiath]

Thank you for your patience and kindness to llamas. I've worked with handled/untamed llamas and horses for years. I appreciate how you balance allowance for movement and let them rebalance for calm. Llamas are so loyal when they trust you.

[@ivechang6720]

Thank you. You kindness and caring for your customers shines. ♡

[@dogmom240]

Good job. Good explanation of what to do with their behavior, so they do not learn what works to keep you away. Just like horses, dogs and kids! Enjoy watching your videos.

[@eastgermanhattrick3330]

You two are an amazing team. Watching you gave me the courage to try clipping my shire horse. It went well. Thank you for being great role models and for your work.

[@ElocinAlways]

Thank you, for explaining so well about the halter, when the lamas get scared and drop. My first worry was choking them. But nope. :) And it's cool that you keep going. I wonder how many other animals would do better 'working through the fear' dogs, cats, etc.

[@gracesiegel7849]

Finding the balance between pushing her comfort zone but not outside her safety zone. You respected their "I don't feel safe" boundary by changing where you sheared, while Pushing their comfort zone boundary by continuing the process. I know this is a couple years old, but I love how compassionate you are and truly tuned into the needs of the animals you work with. Thank you💗

[@lord0jackostar]

Always nice to watch a professional at work 👍

[@katrinaolsen2444]

You are so gentle and patient. And yet you don’t take any BS. God (or whatever being you believe in) bless you for taking such wonderful car of the animals you shear. ❤❤❤❤

[@applegirlie001]

Whoa! Was scared for you for a bit there. Glad you had the experience to know how to handle potentially dangerous situations!!! Getting addicted to your videos. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lisagibson4134]

It's great that you explain what and why.... and also their behaviour (especially as they've never had human contact) . Great blog and you are obviously very good at what you do.

[@auntwog9389]

Your compassion for the animals is inspiring.

[@sheilahauser7564]

I would like to thank you too young ladies for making these videos. I am a contractor and archaeologists and I am away from my family a lot and quite frankly I miss my kids the two legged and four-legged ones and watching you with the animals helps a lot with the homesickness. So just thank you today I needed you

[@frankm.2850]

You and your wife seem like such beautiful people, and your passion and care for the animals and what you do really shines through in these videos. Not sure why the algorithm sent me your way, but I'm glad it did!

[@smallfootprint2961]

I'm so touched that you're so patient with these animals.

[@trishhaycraft8610]

I love that you are so understanding and knowledgeable about their behaviors ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wendygoicochea5910]

I love the way you stay steady with them not letting them learn bad habits. You are great. You and your wife make me wish i had a llama or a sheep to shear. Alas, ducks don't count. Lol.

[@scherrypierce]

I've watched this pro before and she is AMAZING!!!! She has a connection understanding animals and that is not only amazing but rare at the level she is. Hat's off to you young lady! 💕

[@bkprimo1]

Wow! Amazing bravery shearing those bucking llamas! 🦙

[@thehouselawyer1731]

i will not think even in my slightest imagination that she would ever harm and abuse her.. Mad respect to her not just nourishing and caring them but just for even working there😘...

[@desertranchlife7085]

So satisfying to see them loose that heavy coat. Great work ma'am really enjoy your channel 👍👏

[@mbsl923]

Lira’s little nostril flare at the end. Oh my goodness! So cute!

[@teresag3310]

I love how you explain everything and also seeing how gentle but firm you are with animals that have been neglected &/or abused. (I personally foster cats that other fosters won't take, so I know how much patience and TLC it takes to build that trust). Ya'll keep rockin it!!

[@warpedspeed05]

That relief must be so amazing for these animals A+ both of ya!

[@jackylusink]

I started watching the channel just a week ago but the videos are really nice and fun to look at, keep up the good work!

[@Sister_song]

Something about this just hits my soul and I’m full tears of joy for these angels😭🥰😭 it’s like I feel the relief of holding so much that doesn’t even serve❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️ y’all are amazing🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@chinamoulali2025]

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[@lianapalumbo8457]

You guys are just amazing!! I teared up because I know how scared farmed animals can get. I run a sanctuary and I'm going to say it again. Soooo wish you guys were here in South Australia xx

[@RickarooCarew]

SisStar... we got a wolf rescue from our son a few years back... looking like those poor llamas... it took me a very long time to get down to the unmatted parts... poor old Jake.. a gentleman through the ordeal.. wish I had some help with him like you... awesome to watch and hear your decisions.. always to help Peace ✌️ Prosperity ❤️ Love ❤️ 🙏❤️🙏

[@jessicageorge9136]

So glad you did not get injured! It is wonderful to see your patience and kindness. I wonder if you talk to them as you work.

[@slowblinkz]

I got scared for you a bit there. Dont want uto get hurt. But I remembered you have been doing this for years now. And ur words are comforting. Thank you for explaining every part of the video as it happens. That way I dont feel scared for you and for these beautiful creatures🥰🥰🥰 binge watching ur channel by the way. LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!! totally a big fan🥰🥰🙏🏼

[@slowblinkz]

i wish there were more videos though 🥰🥰

[@donnaj.2689]

You are EXCELLENT❣️ People who own their own pets is NOT in owning, but you know owning up, working a great job & are careful❣️

[@Selowoctave]

Thank yoh and kudos to people like yall who considers the feelings and gain the trust of animals

[@barbarabrand190]

Beautiful animals! You narriation is excellent as your handling of tbe animals.

[@lindaburt6518]

I love how gentle you are with the animals you work with. More parents need to work off your example of gentle yet firm. Thanks for your work.

[@ShogunHull]

They're BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I'm so happy they have a *Forever Home!!!* and you make it doable for their fresh start.

[@sherryjarrell2445]

That last one was like "well maybe I'll stand up ,on the other hand NOPE!! I'm going to lay down!"

[@phelmreich]

love watching your videos. They are educational and for some reason very relaxing.

[@minabii]

Thank you for your videos. I enjoy them a lot and catch myself rewatching all of your videos. Love you guys and hope you have a wonderful day

[@thefooster6779]

Nice video.. You and your wife are awesome, I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@thefooster6779]

I also thought that lamas and alpacas actually bite their rivals genital off. Sounds crazy, but I could be wrong and if I am wrong this would be the first time in my life lol jk

[@sashcraft51]

Enjoyable to watch a confident person. Good narration. You really connect.

[@stacysalinas22]

You are kind, yet firm, to your 'customers'. Its nice to see someone so concerned with animals!

[@dianesmith8831]

You guys are Rock Stars. I just love your videos and how patient and living you are to all the animals. I have seen other people shearing and they are mean ti them. Im hooked. I will always watch your videos. Its so nice to see you two loving your job. Keep it up the world needs more people like you.

[@alicecain4851]

Thank you for showing such patience to your blanketed customers. There is much to learn from your videos.

[@sharonj.2865]

Thank you for explaining your procedure. You are helping this beautiful girl....trust is built slowly.

[@lindanewill6720]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the animals. It's amazing to watch.💖

[@lauraopre-shearer7455]

I My husband and I watch before bedtime and we learn so much! You take such care with each animal and thank you for showing us what you do! Fascinating!

[@TheresaCastellanos-h9h]

You can’t let them win…. They have to understand that it for their own good… and that you’re not hurting them and being as gentle as you can…. I can’t say enough just awesome you two ladies are!!!!! GO TEAM WORK!!!!!!

[@melaniekeeling7462]

You ladies are amazing!

[@janinebell763]

That was great to learn how they can’t get away with bad behaviour.

[@MMP583]

You guys are so cute! I love you two. 😆

[@dandycandy893]

It’s amazing you treat them so well. Thank you so much . And the babies were amazing ❤❤🎉🎉

[@swizzleproxi4810]

Youve developed an understanding of the animals you shear and this makes the process go smoothly for the more skittish of your your clients😊👍

[@jackroyal4473]

4:25 I die laughing because she was scratching, I love the support there buddy?

[@glowilk5377]

Great job, great video and appreciate the process

[@shalirwood]

I love how gentle and compassionate you are with them.

[@eliotdaoust3765]

My first reaction is "dangitapparently she is maried!" Hahaha no but seriously you are a cool person, and have a great talent reading animal behavior!!

[@CristinaB228]

This is ADORABLE ❤

[@birmagustafsson5807]

You are so fantastic! I have followed you for a while and I'm so happy and impressed how good you are with nervous and skittish animals. You give them calm and structure with something they don't always understand. Another video creator, Ima Survivor and Donkey Sanctuary, Lester Morrow's place, tries every year to shear their alpackas, and every year it's a three ring circus - a kind and respectful one - where the two grown alpackas always come away with hilarious haircuts! This year their little girl Indie will have her first cut, and they are terrified what her mom Annie will do to protect her, she's a formidable mom who controls not only their little flock but the rest of the place too. She was just as nervous around her belly when she carried Indie as Lira was, and they carry their kids for years! Ernie, dad, seem calmer than Annie, but he can spit almost as good as her! I wonder what crazy haircuts they will get this year! 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@vc663]

Thank you guys for these wonderful informative vids. Great work!!

[@ixrer]

It was lovely watching you show your total understanding of what she was feeling. Great work as always, love your channel :)

[@oksanabotsman6893]

You guys are awesome thank you for sharing this video it's always nice to see professional people doing annoying how to do the job even though it was a little bit scary to watch it was nice to see how confident you are and making those animals feel safe and calm be safe stay healthy peace

[@joanaroblesguardiola6771]

Bravo para las dos. Bien por el trabajo bien hecho 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💞

[@SchemeThatToddSetUp]

Their little happy faces at the end😊😊

[@thenanny3363]

You guy's are great. Thanks for sharing.

[@ГалинаЕхлакова-у9к]

Благодарю Бога за вас!!! Доброе дело сделали!!!😇👍👍👍

[@stephenullman4534]

I wouldn't do what you do no matter how much I got paid. You're amazing at what you do! You're both incredible human beings! I love these videos. The way you work with these beautiful animals is hero level stuff!

[@RochelleCarr-j4p]

Thank you for always showing such respect to who ever 👏 you are shearing 😮

[@oregontribal1]

All I can think of is the fact that you don't have to saddle them up and ride them!

[@annak2575]

An absolute pleasure to watch, constantly demonstrating patience and empathy with all the animals worked on. But until you watch some of the cowboys on YT who have No Business working with animals, do you truly appreciate how great this channel is ❤❤❤

[@kaitlinski493]

I love their long, skinny necks 🥰

[@loriwatkinson6425]

Fantastic job girls! Katie at least you didn't get a spit storm. Goes to show they didn't mind that bad. I love how you're always 1 step ahead of the tricks they try to pull on you 😅❤😊

[@Tigger434]

She's so beautiful I always love being able to see the patterns after the fleece comes off

[@bear6383]

What great commentary!!

[@ramonacain-jackson3153]

Poor llamas! I am glad they were rescued, because they were hurt sometime along the way by their former owners! It is good the present owners had you to call on for shearing! You understand animals.😊

[@fromfjord]

That intro was was spectacular. Great video. If you one hour episodes I would watch them all 🥰

[@josenahector8369]

Thank you so much for educating what you are doing.

[@jankent5677]

Loving that nostril flare at the end…”hmphhh!” from Lira. Just catching up on your vids, I am hooked

[@dorothyawo9086]

Once again a Great job! I love watching your videos.

[@connielikens3415]

You are amazing! No unnecessary stress on these guys! I love your compassion and care for these beasts!!! Now,. How in all hades do you keep cool and survive Texas???

[@3554ELM]

Brilliant work! ❤️

[@jennydiez8020]

Totally addicted to your channel. Thank you.

[@MakeupandMentalHealth]

I feel like we need a where are they now segment for some of these adorable critters ❤

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

You are very patient and kind.

[@loriwatkinson6425]

You guys are awesome! It's so impressive how you're able to work thru the shearing with a lama that is not really happy about it. You handled it so well. I bet next shearing on those honeys they'll feel more comfortable with it.

[@SvetlanaShibina]

Бравооо, мастер 👏👏👏👍

[@Tyra-Ak47]

I love how you guys do the animals cuz they're so compassionate of the work you do that is so awesome I would love to learn how to do something like that because I love animals so much

[@paulfroese1469]

Straight up talent, both you ladies 😘

[@adelinedayangco5865]

I really enjoyed watching the shearing 👍

[@Keyee1]

So cool how you work through the sheering and ignore the tantrum.

[@mehtapiskenderoglu9147]

The Lama's are very funny...😀😀😀

[@kevinjasper6620]

I've only been watching your videos a short time and I really enjoy them.

[@shereederrick]

Thanks for making me LOL! I love your channel.

[@flautalee3090]

You’re doing a great job!

[@peggymartin7681]

Enjoyed this. Very interesting and satisfying to watch…

[@GingerKC]

You're so awesome!!!

[@spr481]

That was great. And the explanations are very helpful.