Sheep Farming: It's Shearing Day!

Today at Ewetopia Farms, it is shearing day! We shear our Dorset ewes and rams in preparation for breeding groups. We show all the steps involved from start to finish. It's a long one, so grab a coffee and relax as we do all the work!
Sheep and sheep farming is our passion and we hope that the love we have for what we do is obvious to you the viewers. Our operation is a large scale, registered Suffolk and Poll Dorset sheep farm combining the best of pasture and confinement to manage the flock for maximum comfort, minimal stress, and producing a consistent, very high quality product. Our focus is on providing breeding stock for sale to other sheep producers. All our sheep are treated with the utmost compassion which I think will become evident as you join us on our daily rounds on our working sheep farm in eastern Ontario, Canada.
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Thank you!
Lynn & Arnie
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Website: Https://www.ewetopia.ca/
Lynn McKay and Arnie Droogh
3606 6th Concession Road
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
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[@KS-ip5xn]

My back hurts just watching Jacob maneuver the hefty ones. I think Chewy looks very pretty with her new hairdo.

[@AngryMooseandFamily]

Poor Chewy, seems like she is a sweetheart.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

She is 🙂

[@hsaurid]

Lynn, thank you. The slow motion shearing was super cool. Such a ballet with Jacob maintaining tension for good shearing… beautiful! As for wool in clothing, I much prefer wool - so comfortable to any other fibre I’ve tried. Thanks again!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I loved the slow motion too. You could really see how carefully and gently the ewes were being handled. Yeah wool!

[@LavenderLushLuxury]

Great video as always, Ewetopia Farm's 😍😁🐑

[@EwetopiaFarms]

It's a long one, I hope you liked it 🙂

[@leesvision]

Agreed! I love ❤️ the videos

[@joycemartin5637]

Where Is this located I would like to go watch

[@LadyLithias]

Lynn, this video was a labor of love, thank you so much for the gift of your time. It is so appreciated. I really believe that those who condemn shearing are afflicted with ignorance. When you do not understand the craft of shearing, and the psychology of sheep, (not to mention the physiology) it's easy to see the process and think that the shearers are abusing them. But I suppose that I'm "blessed" in that the first ever sheep I ever saw shorn in person was done by a shepherd in New Zealand and he did a very quick, but quite lousy job. He appeared to be someone who had sheep more because he enjoyed the sheepdogs and less because he liked sheep. The way he manhandled, and left the sheep a bloody mess (meant quite literally) was very traumatic. Then I saw exceptional shearers at work, and the difference was absolutely amazing. Superficially the motions were the same, but the result was remarkable. No, the sheep in the hands of a skilled shearer might appear to be mistreated, but the reality is that the swift work is as much for the welfare of the animal as any other aspect. Most skilled shearers are done with one sheep in two or three minutes. A really minimal stress-zone for the animal with significant health benefits, both for the animal's general welfare, but also because, as you mentioned, it gives us the chance to see how the sheep are doing in in a way that isn't possible with the wool hiding their condition. I remember last spring, when I got my sheep sheared for the first time, my oldest ewe, Annie, was exposed as being in poor condition. I made sure she got fed up special and got a fecal test done on her (no worms) but when I sold her son, I used her to lead all the sheep onto the trailer and the family who were buying half my flock, given the opportunity, kept her as a free add-on. I didn't know her age, didn't think she would be able to lamb again safely, but didn't want to just put her down or anything. It was nice to hear from the family this week, and one of the missing bits of information was that she became a family favorite (it was a starter herd for a family just getting into sheep), and she was loved up until the time when she passed away. I might have made a different choice if I didn't see that she was growing gaunt, and might have shortened her life further if she was expected to try to produce more lambs. The last couple of days have been interesting in a sheepy sense.... I have my wether who has been getting aggressive lately. Yesterday I was messing about in the barn, trying to get a better sense which of the girls might be "bagging up" and as I left the barn my attention was caught by motion, and I saw in a split second (the memory is so much longer than the actual reality).... Buddy, my wether backed up and then launched towards me. Bad enough with a ram, but Buddy has four horns, two of them are about 18 inches long, perfectly straight, and pointing like a dual set of unicorn horns. I reacted without thinking even as those horns were aimed directly at my chest, and I grabbed the horns. He knocked me off my feet. I got up swiftly and he was instantly charging me again. I used the best tool in my toolkit for dealing with a charging ram, which is to yell at them. It confused him enough so I could deflect him again. The next five minutes had him repeatedly trying to murder me, and I was glad I had a tilt table sort of permanently parked in my paddock, so I danced around that and he chased me, until I picked up one of the lambing jug panels and used that to create a barrier. My neice's man came out (though he has Covid) because he heard me screaming at Buddy, and he handed me a rattle stick which I was successfully able to dissuade Buddy from continuing to try to murder me. I was in shock, badly bruised, and emotionally fragile. Buddy has always been the friendliest of sheep, and aside from his aggression with the new Ram, he has never been aggressive to people. I walked up to the house, made sure that my hand wasn't broken (t wasn't) and dialed up the mobile butcher to schedule a visit. I don't know if they did a halfway job in castrating him before I got him, but he is too big and too well armed to accept. Today I went out to rearrange my sheep. I had plans to banish Buddy and the Ram to my summer pasture (about 8 inches deep in snow at the moment, except under some of the pine trees). I figured that Buddy was upset yesterday because I was feeding corn to the ewes (by the handful) but not really giving him special attention. But once I got Buddy out of the paddock, I was again fighting for my life. At first he was his normal sweet self, but a moment later he was coming at me. Luckily I didn't trust him at all, but it was most disturbing to have him get so murderous. So for tonight, at least, he is by himself in the summer pasture. I know it's not ideal, but he can see and talk with the other sheep, so he's not totally alone. I now have to decide if I want to wait four or more weeks, or if I should just put him down. I can also sell him by the pound. A most traumatic event. I sold his half brother (my old ram) because he wasn't very nice either. I'm hoping I'll be able to move my ram out to hang out with him, and once he's gone, I'll move the ram back with the ewes. Anyway.... long winded (again! can you tell that I'm on Spring Break?) Thank you for your video. Spectacular, and it's obvious that you put a lot of work into this feature length film. :) I loved it.

[@claymonsterpottery]

Im so glad you’re ok! It’s a shame he’s gone loco. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I am glad you like it. Sorry to hear about Buddy

[@LadyLithias]

@@claymonsterpottery Thank you so much. I love him, but I can't keep him around. :( But he's had 3 years as a wether, which is a lot more than most get.

[@LadyLithias]

@@EwetopiaFarms Ah well. It's okay.

[@mariacambre8971]

OMG the girls look like movie stars!! They are beautiful & are snowy white. I had seen only a little shearing, but this video was awesome Lynn. Now some need their butts washed, Lol. But l guess the ram won't care. Thank you this was exciting to say the least. ❣🌴

[@EwetopiaFarms]

So happy you liked it! It took 24 hours to upload!😐

[@mariacambre8971]

@@EwetopiaFarms Yes I know, sometimes it can be a slow drag.

[@Joyce-rg2gf]

What beautiful fleeces!!

[@sunsetstella8917]

This was great & worth the wait! I bet Jacob needed an epsom salt bath after that!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, you wonder how they do it!🙂

[@helenholmes3018]

Thank you for showing the shearing in slow motion because I watch a lot of it they go to fast thanks another great video even armies holes in his trouser s makes real farming

[@scootytamra]

I love watching shearing, the wool comes off like melted butter! They probably feel better after too, their skin can breathe.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

They really do like having it off.

[@claymonsterpottery]

Im drooling over every one of those fleeces. Oh, the things I would knit for you two. No matter how many times I watch a sheep sheered I’m always amazed at how white it is underneath. The smell is heaven. I’m glad it was relatively dry decent weather for you two. That’s a pretty big job for one sheerer.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, it is a tough job. I think next group will be 120!

[@claymonsterpottery]

😮

[@cindyboard7816]

Sheriff had beautiful looking fleece much like Kasanova. Jacob does a super job on the sheep! I feel for him standing bent over with his head towards the ground, but he's young and fit so probably no big deal for him. Thanks for sharing your day of shearing, glad all went well!!! Stay safe!!!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, to be young again!😌

[@conniesingh4760]

They’re gorgeous! And so calm and trusting 😍 Great conditioning and beautiful skin! Thank you Lynn

[@svazbev]

Thank you for the slow motion view of shearing. You can tell how gentle yet firm the shearer is with the sheep. I bet he has the softest hands too from all the lanolin!!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, in slow motion you can really appreciate how gentle and careful he was!

[@pinkys_pinkies]

Really enjoyed this. I wear almost exclusively wool (can’t get bras for plus size bosoms in wool yet) from wool&. I have a few questions. I have seen other shearers wear special shoes like Jacob, but never heard the reason. I can take some educated guesses, but would like to hear from someone who really works with sheep. I would like to see a comparison of the Dorset and Suffolk fleeces. I loved your discussion of the Dorset fleece, Lynn! I am a dedicated knitter. I would also like to know if there is a difference between ram and ewe wool within their breeds. Thank you Jacob, for letting us see you work. Sorry about your sad calf situation. Thanks Arnie and Lynn for sharing your sheep adventures!

[@claymonsterpottery]

I wear wool as much as possible too. Also a fiber devotee. Wonderful questions.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

The shearing shoes are felted wool and if I am not mistaken, they allow more flexibility of movement and prevent slipping as the floors can get quite slippery with the lanolin

[@tomwurmli9043]

I always loved shearing day it's a start to a new adventure

[@ellencarver5575]

Jacob is an awesome shearer the sheep are so relaxed with him, here in Scotland we have some great shearers men and also women they all do a great job it’s all for the welfare of the sheep.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Jacob is very good. We are lucky to have him! Our Suffolks could be quite challenging for smaller shearers.

[@healingsprings11]

That was awesome ! It's not easy work shearing for sure and so many sheep to do ,don't know how they do it 🐑🐏 A real workout Bet they're more comfortable now. Thanks Lynn & Arnie

[@kathybradbury]

Great video Lynn! Love to watch shearing, a true labor of love! I have found wool to be the best fiber for maintaining body temperature as long as the outdoor temperatures are below 50* Fahrenheit.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, it is so warm!🙂

[@patriciaruppert201]

Good evening Arnie and Lynn. Now here was a very busy day on the farm. The sheep really did a great job loading and being good for the shearer. They looked so snowy white under all that wool. They put away their winter coats and got dressed in spring attire. Chewy is so pretty. Just love her. And Peanut is so feminine looking. Now shearing those big boys must have been quite the job. All those fleeces were so pretty. Great work today. Time for a rest. Big hugs to you both. 🥰🥰🥰

[@justinanovak8040]

Nice! It is amazing how good the shearers get. They look great all pink now. Cool how the sheep self sorted themselves for you.

[@JT-bh9ey]

oh wow an extra long one today yay🥰

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@JT-bh9ey]

@@EwetopiaFarms your hair is cute!!!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

24 hours to upload!!!

[@JT-bh9ey]

@@EwetopiaFarms 24 hr??????? OMG that's crazy

[@JT-bh9ey]

@@EwetopiaFarms One of my fav parts...."Arnie.....Thelma and Louise are in with the rams....." uh oh. I really liked the slowing down to see shearing better. That was cool. Great idea. That is just back breaking work tho - Jacob is in great shape.

[@susanmarsh4351]

Oh this takes me back in time. I was ‘on the broom’ looking after all 5 shearers needs plus sweeping, holding difficult sheep, reporting problems etc. I didn’t do fleece gathering as I was too short to throw fleeces on the table well. Loved loved the slow motion show (even after watching tens of thousands of sheep shorn one on one you still learn things). The sheep are in super condition post shearing-a real credit to your hard work both short and long term. Your sheep are beautifully behaved a result of the calm, caring environment they live in. And Thelma and Louise-double trouble in the huddle!

[@MaryDivis-nu1im]

People who say searing the sheep is "cruel" no nothing about them. Overgrown fleeces are not only heavy and too warm in the summer, they pinch the skin. Way back in college I learned to spin and weave, so watching this get done is really interesting for me. Thanks for sharing! I have to ask about how soon you shear them. You're not all that far from where I live and we can get some cold/snowy weather all the way into mid-April. Does it ever cause you problems? Thanks again!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

These sheep are indoors so there is no problem shearing in cold temperatures if they are sheltered and have plenty of bedding. Our big guys who live outside, will be sheared when it gets warmer. Our next shearing date is April 25th

[@justinanovak8040]

They probably take their dog to the groomer too.

[@pathowes32]

Jacob did a beautiful job shearing your sheep. It is a backbreaking job. Just curious, does he charge per sheep or a group price?Does he have different prices for the different breeds? Do you find the rams tend to fight after being sheared? I have seen they don’t recognize each other. Thanks for sharing. We had a sheep many years ago and she would faint every time. When the shearer was finished, he would lay her on her side, she would come out of it.🐑

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Rams and even ewes may fight after shearing because they are all excited but it usually doesn't last too long. I have never heard of a sheep fainting! Poor thing 🙂

[@norwalfarm]

I really liked the slow motion, he made it look like a dance. Well done, Jacob!! The ewes look to be in excellent condition. Thanks for another great video

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I know the slow motion was long but it was my favorite part too 🙂

[@arranheffernan]

I am loving the slow motion showing me where I need to improve

[@EwetopiaFarms]

To me it shows how well you were handling them! Thanks again for doing such a great job with our sheep!

[@leesvision]

Personally I think wool is a much better fiber than cotton, and alot more useful . I find myself buying and wearing more wool clothing its much better. Next to wool for my favorite fiber is linen. The sheep all look good with their new wool cuts. I have alot of respect for the shearers too. The people who say shearing sheep is cruel are just uneducated . Much love ❤️ 🙏

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I agree!🙂

[@sunsetstella8917]

Agreed! I wear mostly linen and cotton in warm months and wool & cashmere in the winter. Sadly I'm in Texas so our either is quite mild.

[@KS-ip5xn]

Sewing with wool is a joy.

[@leesvision]

@@sunsetstella8917yeah cashmere is good too!! It can get pretty cold where I am in Maryland. Maryland weather you never know, ive literally seen it be 70 degrees and snow in the same day. Linen is awesome for here in summer because it can get very humid, and linen dosen't stick to your skin and more cool than cotton. In winter , fall, and spring I wear wool. I do have a cashmere mere scarf and that is definitely worthy of mention its a excellent fiber too 😀

[@daledapprich3122]

I agree I prefer natural fibers like wool, cotton, linen, and silk for my clothing.

[@arranheffernan]

It was a good day shearing some great sheep at ewetopia

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Thanks Jacob - shearer extraordinaire!! :)

[@bohammarberg4072]

Good morning! Fascinating! 🌹🌹🌹

[@abuskeleke3378]

What a treat with this shearing video. Many questions were answered. Oh what a story with “chewy”, funny that everything that could go wrong, went wrong, but eventually all turned out right, like “Job” in the Bible. Jake is a real Pro! About 2-3 minutes per sheep, so what am I doing wrong? It takes me 10 minutes to shave my head lol, thanks guys, great video!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Lol! These young guys are fast! I have a video about Chewy called Chewy's Story if you want to see her as a lamb!🙂

[@abuskeleke3378]

@@EwetopiaFarms oh thanks I’ll go fetch it

[@craigpacker7171]

Jacob did a PHENOMENAL job. Five cheers to him.

[@davilynwentzel9551]

Beauty salon day! They’re naked now; but, their coat will grow back and look beautiful for a while.😊 Great job, Jacob! 🐑 I’m curious to know, when shearing the belly, does that tickle the sheep? 😉

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Lol! 😆

[@deborahclarke8107]

All i saw in your comment was Naked and Jacob for some reason🥵🤭😁

[@elizabethswanson7767]

That was awesome loved the slow mo and the fast as well. Glad I didn't have to do the shearing that's definitely a young person's job! Tell everyone I think they look lovely too lol. It was fun to watch! Have a great day and I hope spring shows up soon for you guys. I live in SW Florida and it's hot here was 92 degrees Fahrenheit today! I'm melting! Lol

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Wow, that is too hot! Definitely a young person's job! I will be sure to pass you message on to the ewes!😉

[@SongBird950]

I love how you talk to them so sweet ❤

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Thanks.

[@arleneparker5932]

I am a spinner and have washed many fleeces. I have never seen a sheep being shorn so it was really interesting to see.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Really! It is quite interesting isn't it?🙂

[@mariacambre8971]

Hey Lynn, I had one other question. When are you going to get some Tshirts made?? i would love to get 4, 2 for me & two for my Grandkids. I plan on sharing with them your KZbin channel. One, Addie is 7 & Andrew is gonna be 6 in May. I'm always getting things for them.🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌴

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I don't think I am big enough to make products for sale yet. But, I will let you know if we ever do!🙂

[@mariacambre8971]

@@EwetopiaFarms ok thanks

[@SadullahDemirkaya]

Kolay gelsin 👋🏻🤠🐑🇹🇷

[@Shadowridgeacres]

I’m sure the sheep feel so great to get sheared. Shearing is definitely a back breaking job that’s for sure. I’m amazed at how different the dorsets fleeces are compared to the Suffolk. I’m wondering if the Woolgrowers grade the fleece to the best usages? Dorsets would make soft sweaters and Suffolk would make great sock wool? Thanks for sharing, I’m sure everyone slept well after a full day of shearing and handling the sheep.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I am pretty sure all the fleeces are sorted by colour, quality and coarseness. But like you mentioned, every type has a purpose from rugs to baby blankets 🙂

[@rhondamitchell5892]

Wow they look great so pretty and white .

[@shepherdewan]

Chewies a clever girl

[@susiewade5394]

Is popcorn fleece spoken for, it does look like a spinners dream. Jacob is a talented shearer, love the videos.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Are you from Canada? I don't think I can ship raw fleeces over the border

[@arranheffernan]

Thanks

[@susiewade5394]

I am in Alberta Canada

[@EwetopiaFarms]

@Susie Wade I could send you one but I imagine shipping could be expensive. Let me know!🙂

[@leesvision]

The Dorsett have a longer staple than I thought

[@EwetopiaFarms]

The purebreds are shorter fleeced than the crosses

[@leesvision]

@@EwetopiaFarms that's interesting

[@kala6576]

I noticed a few of them have some long hooves, is Arnie going to trim them up before the ram goes in?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Lol. Arnie said someone would mention that! All had their hooves trimmed today!😁

[@kala6576]

@@EwetopiaFarms its easier to see the hooves when they are on their bums and the leg it jutting out. The pack hides a lot.

[@shepherdewan]

Bulls can be bad tempered but some bulls good natured

[@susanmarsh4351]

Shearers wear special shoes called moccasins. These were originally made from the old style wool bales made from jute or hessian and tied on with string. These days the moccasins are a little more up market snd made from soft high quality leather snd laced up with elastic and/or leather cord. The shearers wear the Moccasins so they can have highly sensitive feeling of the ‘boards’ or floor as they move around. The moccasins are very comfortable and are kept in super condition with the daily application of oil or lanolin from the wool of the sheep. Moccasins protect the shearers feet and keep them safe, help the shearers grip the floor, help absorb perspiration as well as being subtle enough to detect tiny muscle changes in the sheep.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Thanks Susan. I am almost positive the moccasins they wear here are felted wool. Anyone speak up if they know for sure!🙂

[@seanodwyer4322]

use too work bare -feet in woolsheds. as better movements.- also riddin horse barefeet as boots can get caught in stirrips . Found most humans paranoid about workin bare-feet- work supportter- Sean O'Dwyer- 136- 140 Hobson Street.- Auckland City.- 1010.- New Zealand.- South pacific.''

[@gloriamorton9669]

Does a good effient job

[@sondragingery5949]

Wonderful video of calm sheep! Will the boys need to be inside for a few days because of the temperature? Your fleeces look really nice. Several years back someone made a really nice sweater out of Suffolk wool, and was able to machine wash it without shrinkage and felting. The varying properties of the different breeds always is fascinating to me. I have spun some Dorset, but never tried Suffolk.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I have never heard of wool not shrinking but it would be a bonus! Some Suffolks have softer wool than others just like all breeds. But in general, they are coarser than our white sheep. The boys will stay inside until things get a little warmer around here 🙂

[@SongBird950]

I watched a video today on how the wool is processed, so amazing

[@EwetopiaFarms]

It is quite amazing! :)

[@SongBird950]

@@EwetopiaFarms Thanks for responding to my comments. I subscribed to your channel. God Bless you and the Sheep 🐑, reminds me of Jesus the good shepherd ❤️

[@EwetopiaFarms]

@@SongBird950 thank you!🙂

[@belindareitz9873]

Lynn your hair pulled back added beauty to your facial features. Also, see Arnie so very many times from the side, his neck might stream line with hair on his collar, no t pony any longer.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Thanks. Arnie has to wear a pony tail when working or his hair gets in his way! Lol!

[@shepherdewan]

Peanut is a clever girl

[@loraleekubica]

This is the weirdest sheering I've ever seen in a good way. (Slow Motion & on my phone with ear plugs) My Goodness you have to try this, this Way. I really feel like I'm sitting Right in the Middle of Everything! I guess to hear it loud like I am. Their All Around Me! Thanks!❤🎉

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Oh wow! That sounds cool! Glad you liked it :)

[@loraleekubica]

@@EwetopiaFarms Loved It, different sounds from every directions, Oh My!

[@rhondamitchell5892]

How much does it cost to have all them sheared ?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

That group was almost $800

[@arranheffernan]

It does depend on where you are and how many ewe you have

[@kazholt1]

❤

[@claymonsterpottery]

Las, my last name is Holt too.

[@kala6576]

Did you say Pemberton? I listened twice but I wasnt sure.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Heffernan

[@kala6576]

@@EwetopiaFarms Ahh, not a potential relative then, lol

[@ТомАнгела]

Hello, I would like to know where you deliver sheep wool, which country are you from, I am from Kazakhstan, we have a lot of sheep wool, we need a place to deliver it. Thanks in advance.

[@shepherdewan]

Clever 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@ediadalcengio6123]

17.50 Bravissimo il tosatore

[@Mas_Khan]

how long does it take to learn to cut sheep wool❓

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Quite awhile I would guess. We don't do our own

[@shepherdewan]

Do you give peanut a cuddle

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes!🙂

[@princessvictorino-ym9mi]

Is there a reason that you only sheer once a year?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

They only need it once a year we find

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Most people only shear once a year

[@annnoyez]

They look so white... never thought of doing some woolwork yourself? Or isn't that your thing, knitting, and crocheting... I like it once in a while. But good wool must be nice. U would love it when you would knit me a vest... 😂 you know, after work, housework, editing, and other chores... why do you need sleep??? 😂. He is a gentle shearer, a nice man. Friendly and gentle... okay for some viewers it looks like it is a rough thing. But u saw other shearers... as you showed it in slow motion, you could see how gentle he was. Lots of people think it's butcher work. But if they don't stretch the sheep, it would be a bloody mess. And you have always some injuries with sheep that struggle. But sheep that are calm and gentle you can see, no blood. Perfectly sheared. Luckily the slow motion isn't the reality, 103 sheep are sheared. It would take a week 😂. No, he is a good shearer. Have you seen that girl/woman shearer? She has a KZbin channel too. She is also shear very well. With a gentle touch. She and her girlfriend us having a shear business. She also shears Dorsett. 😊. I think it's a nice job. But not body friendly. Always bending. I am glad you sell your wool. And you could do what Sandi does when you have a bigger audience. It would be a nice extra income. Unfortunately to order something from Canada or the USA to Europe it's very expensive. And we have lots of sheep here too. But pigs are the biggest part over here. And cows. We have beautiful cows. Unfortunately, they are all bred to huge bulls and all the cows have squares on their belly after calving. We call the bull and the calfs "dikbil" fatbut... 😂. They can't pass naturally. All cesarean born. But lots of meat. But I am almost vegetarian. I eat only fish and once in a while some chicken... so sure not sheep, goat, cow, horse, rabbit, pigeon, anyhow. All the animals humans eat. Once in a while some chicken and fish and for the rest vegetables... lots of vegetables... and potatoes. Not good for the meat industries... 😂. Thank you, Lynn and Arnie of course too. For again a wonderful video from ewetopia... perhaps at midday another one... 😊. As this one was normally from yesterday. Again 2 in a day??? It would be awesome... 😂... have a nice day... big hugs from Belgium. ❤❤❤

[@claymonsterpottery]

Lynne has a wheel in her house. Do you still or have you ever used it?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, shearing is back breaking work and you have to be a patient type of person because sometimes the sheep can be very difficult and the places they shear are often not setup properly. I used to knit, spin and even tried weaving but I haven't done it for years. I have less spare time now than when I was younger. I think it should be the other way around!

[@annnoyez]

@Ewetopia Farms yes. That should be the other way around. But unfortunately, when you have a farm that produces quality, you have to work hard... you have so many sheep... so it is normal that you don't have time to do all those things. Plus you have a KZbin channel... and your house doesn't clean itself... and food doesn't jump in pots and pans and prepare themselves. So yes... it is normal that you have less time. But perhaps in a few years... when you sell more sheep than you keep 😂... but I understand. Even when you have to work hard... your sheep are important and they ate living souls. Which is so nice to take care of. 😘😘😘

[@EwetopiaFarms]

@@annnoyez yes, but it truly would be nice to have some "me" time!🙂

[@annnoyez]

@Ewetopia Farms come to Belgium... we will make you some me-time. I go stay with my girlfriend and I leave you my house... have fun... all the me time you can have... and if you are bored, give me a call. And we entertain you 🤗😃

[@helenholmes3018]

I have one that a dog attack took her ears and I call her chopper read after a bad guy who cut his ears off

[@shepherdewan]

What good 😊 girls the 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑are

[@terisullivan5697]

Just curious . . . when you have this many sheep to shear, how are you charged? So much per head, or paid by job (time)?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

We are charged per head

[@loraleekubica]

Do you change out your lure?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

yes, each group that goes through will have a different lure

[@ВячеславД-ы7ю]

По-моему, овцы какой-то кайф получают от стрижки. Они, как в трансе, и совсем не сопротивляются.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I think it is like going to the spa and it feels good being massaged and having your dirty, heavy, hot wool removed 😁

[@shepherdewan]

Sheep are clever not stupid

[@DLKHAY]

Thanks Lynn for the slow motion, I'll be studying Jacob's technique. Shearing more and more sheep here on our own for pellet production. Check us out-Ovis Aries wool pellets

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Interesting! I will do that - is it youtube too?

[@DLKHAY]

@@EwetopiaFarms no not yet. I have built my own processing system and am not willing to share that information, so there is not much to video.

[@motog6436]

Doing rams at the end of the day is awful. Doing them at the beginning is bad too. I'm not a fan of doing them in the middle either. How many was that total?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

If I recall, that was 103 sheep and 6 were rams

[@jeaninemartin]

Have you changed your practice of not being present when a guard dog is alone with a sheep birthing to prevent the dog from chewing a newborn? Thank you!!!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

That was never our practice.

[@rasheedhanbali1262]

🇨🇦👍👍👍💯🇺🇸

[@shepherdewan]

Look 👀 at their wee faces

[@المدهونكنان-ل8ي]

ممكن المساعده. اين اجد الات جز الاغنام هذا واين مكان بيعها وكيف بالامكان التةاصل مع البائع

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Just Google sheep shears and you should find lots. I think Heniger are popular 🙂

[@shepherdewan]

Is the pregnant ewe Rachel

[@EwetopiaFarms]

No, but we are still waiting for Rachel to have a lamb!

[@tammykaltreider]

🤍🤍🤍

[@belindareitz9873]

Thanks for restricting the dogs. Other videos they dart everywhere and cannot focus on Sheering. You all care for all gracefully. B

[@northumberlandacres]

I'm a wool snob. No apologies. 😁

[@EwetopiaFarms]

😁😁

[@CharlottePedersen-r7f]

Er den drektig,eller er den feit?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Just lambed

[@andrelacombe2131]

I'd rather shear my Suffolk they don't have has much wool... LoL 🤣

[@EwetopiaFarms]

It's a hard job though!

[@SongBird950]

I see a backache coming 😮

[@EwetopiaFarms]

For sure!

[@CharlottePedersen-r7f]

Jeg ville ikke ha spist det kjøttet,det er alt for fett

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Not fat. Our lamb is rated as prime

[@cy4330]

Humans should go back to wearing the wool instead of synthetic materials that cause the environmental damage

[@deldom174]

😯😮👍😃🫡👍👍👍👏👏👏super , vraiment professionnel

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Merci beaucoup 👍

[@ТомАнгела]

Hello, I would like to know where you deliver sheep wool, which country are you from, I am from Kazakhstan, we have a lot of sheep wool, we need a place to deliver it. Thanks in advance.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

We are in Canada. We have a wool depot here and they send the majority of Canada's wool to China

[@ТомАнгела]

Thank you, I can't find what kind of factory is in China.