Shearing sheep like the old days

Allan oldfield has joined us for a couple of weeks shearing before the Royal Highland Show.
Let me know if you enjoy watching him blade shearing these sheep.
I do!!
I hope you enjoy
Cammy
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ABOUT ME
I’m 32 years old and I’m a sheep farmer from Ayrshire in South West Scotland, which is why I have such a strong accent! I was born and raised on a sheep farm watching my dad who was the shepherd.
At 18 I went away from farming to work in the city (something I still do) and at 23 (2013) I decided I wanted to do something for some extra money so I went on a sheep shearing course. The hardest thing I’ll ever do was learning to shear sheep. [shudders thinking about it]
I shore whilst on my holidays from work for 2 years and then in 2015 my dad died so I decided to get my own sheep so I could continue working with sheep as it was something I loved doing. From there it escalated quickly from my first 4 sheep in my mum’s garden to now running around 850 breeding ewes.
I shore over 19,000 sheep this season in the UK and have my own shearing run which lets you see many different farms in the summer months.
A few years ago I bought myself a sheep pregnancy scanner and have been building up my run since then.
I watched a few farm vlogs on KZbin and decided I could have a go and now here we are!
Thanks for watching my videos and please subscribe if you want to see more in future.

[@teresabrewer2661]

Hi Cammie, Lizzie, Joch & Angus....Cammie & Lizzie my husband lost a friend a few years ago from skin cancer and it was awful. He was 48yrs old. Please. Please use suncream, every time you don't you are risking yourself a shorter life. Sorry Cammie to be so blunt. But we all treasure you, your family and your vlogs. 👍👍👍🌞🌞🌞♥️💙💙💙

[@Finallyretired2022]

Lizzie is a champion in her own right. Shearer, sheep handler, housewife, wife, and the best of all MOM. Here’s to you Lizzie thanks for being a leader of women all across the world. But don’t let this go to your head as we know you’re a down to earth woman with your family!! 🎉❤

[@georginaturner1237]

I bet Allan could crack walnuts with his right hand! The blade shearing is great to watch.

[@JohntyNich]

Lizzie is incredible. Even before this latest feat! Unreal!!!

[@susantortorici3409]

Amazing shearing by Allan. He makes it look easy and the sheep look great. As always, Lizzie is a champion. Cammy you need to treasure that woman. You are fortunate to have each other. Great video. Hello Cammy's mum! Thank you for raising such a wonderful person as Cammy.

[@jenniffiercostello5673]

There is something very satisfying about listening and watching Allan shear. I love Lizzie and your family. ❤

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

👍👍That was great! It was fascinating to see Allan shearing. My hand was hurting just watching. Another great day of shearing. Lizzy is a legend. ❤️ to little Angus and Joy. Your Mom gets to spend time caring for your darling boys.

[@caseys9310]

Lizzie is a champ! In a million lifetimes, you'd never get lucky enough to find another Liz. Much love to you all from Virginia

[@lindalumae]

Northern VA?

[@caseys9310]

@@lindalumae no southwestern.....giles county

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

It is relaxing to watch the blade shearing and hear the sound of each cut. Good to see! Welcome, Allan! 😊 Lizzie is amazing, and bless your mom for helping out with the boys. Great teamwork. 👍🏼

[@westzed23]

Glad Cammy put the mic on Allan's hand so we could hear the blades. Chef's kiss.

[@waadfrelle]

I love the quiet of blade shearing, just the swoosh swoosh of the blades. Great video, very nice watch. Lizzy is an absolute power woman. You are right: they don't make many of those anymore.

[@rhonamallard6918]

"Click Go the Shears" is a traditional Australian bush ballad. The song details a day's work for a sheep shearer in the days before machine shears.

[@gmtoomey]

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[@awill9039]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX2yhJ6paLeFj9E Great song!

[@allantheshearer]

Except most commercial shearers blades would never click. They have for many years put a leather knocker between the handles to stop the clicking as it jars the hand.

[@hazetheherd2214]

I learned to blade shear when I was about 12yrs old then machine shear at 15 but still like to blade a few every year , Go Lizzie she’s a star 😊

[@TheSheepGame]

I’m needing to do a few more try make this Scotland team 😅

[@pixie706]

I started with blades too and still use them for dagging and small jobs... only drawback is blisters if I haven't used them for a while

[@howarddavies9677]

Awesome video Cam, great to see the Blade shearing especially being done by a World Champion, what more can be said about Lizzy, amazing shearer and farmer and Mom.

[@pattyannbeaven9287]

There’s no stopping Lizzie! You struck gold with Lizzie, lucky man! ❤

[@roadrunnercrazy]

Excellent! Allan was amazing to watch and listen to. And that Lizzy! I'm glad to see you appreciate her. She is outstanding.

[@margaretcolquhoun4111]

The first time I used blade shears, you'd have sworn a blindfolded 6-year-old had been let loose with a cutthroat razor. I cringe when I think of that poor old ewe. It really makes me appreciate the great job Alan did. And thanks to you, Cammy, for the variety of content you have brought to us armchair farmers on KZbin.

[@fionasingh565]

Absolutely love your videos and the love and respect you have for Lizzy and your family You are awesome ❤

[@elizabethmckelvie5418]

Great watching that shear…so calm and gentle

[@sporranheid]

Shear excellence, as usual. Great to see the hand shears in action! (He must have some handshake 😆) Would be interested to see how they're sharpened. Go on, Lizzie 👍

[@naughtynana5552]

Allan, thank you for demonstrating the "old ways" so well! She looked beautiful, and you handled her so well. She was quite relaxed and only wiggled a little bit.

[@allantheshearer]

Thank you. She's only young so we'll forgive her for being a little fidgety.

[@elizabethglew6930]

Loved hearing the sound of the shears! Thanks for clipping the microphone there - brilliant!

[@patm.3912]

Wow, that hand shearing with blades is impressive. Can't imagine doing that for hours on end!! Good job.

[@justinanovak8040]

It was nice to see the blade shearing….so nice and quiet.

[@deannamoreton8253]

Love the hand shears x

[@butcherwoman3753]

Thankyou for taking me along. I’ll be sending Lizzie some sunscreen. Yikes…a bit red. Congratulations all you legends.

[@Cricket2731]

"Silvadene" (silver sulfate) is a superb post-sunburn creme. Only drawback is, it turns your sheets BLACK! But it all easily washes out.

[@sharonm3677]

That was incredible to watch how blade shearing is done. I wish my knives were as sharp as those blades! Loved the video!

[@wildscotsman1]

Lizzie the legend, she's really something else 💫 It was good see some "old style' blade shearing. My grandson is down on a farm here in Australia this week, for his first go at working with sheep

[@lindalumae]

The hand-shearing is very serene and relaxing to watch. And I love the wavy pattern it leaves in the wool. It goes at a slower pace which is probably a con to most people but I love slowing down a bit and just taking your time.

[@psophia17]

I've spent the past several weeks catching up on all your videos since the beginning - thank you for sharing the realities of farm life, the highs and the lows. Also it's excellent to see the same faces over the years. Keep up the good work! (and Lizzy - that sunburn! OW!)

[@bejaysus7388]

A boy Cammy another good video 👍. Lizzy absolutely smashing it again.

[@lizwebb7017]

Great to see the lovely James again! Excited to watch Allan do more peaceful shearing ❤

[@azamyahmad]

Morning from Montreal .. welcome back Sir .. as always beautiful sharing adventure documentary updated resume countryside content video .. keep it up Sir .. Merci beaucoup Monsieur

[@michellesas8975]

You are a very blessed man Cammy. Awesome job Lizzie.

[@patriciacrosbie6029]

Glad to hear that you recognize the treasure you have found in Lizzie!

[@lisam5901]

Wonderful group of people!!!!!! One really must know sheep anatomy when going to it with hand shears!!!! Great channel! ❤❤❤

[@ErinTheStrong]

Man, now I want to see a hand shearing competition. That'd be something!

[@brendahamblin4559]

Love the blade shearing. The first time I saw a competition blade shearing event at FHF, I was shocked by the quiet, but I think it’s less stressful to the sheep.

[@markr9997]

Hey Cammy, great video. Lizzy really is an inspiration 👍 shearing all those rams and enjoying it ! Even the Dorsets 🫣

[@kimh557]

Awesome video Cammy!!😊 It takes a lot for ALL of you to be sheep shearers!💪 The strength & endurance involved is a credit to all but Allan sure does take it to another level!! Lizzie is amazing, she is an inspiration! 💗 Your gift is your humor, kindness & humbleness to give others credit where credit is due! 🙌Thanks for sharing! Kim & Brent 🇺🇸

[@kiwifarmernz]

Another great video Cammy. Love the blade shearing.

[@eddywilko]

Great Video Cammy Lizzie..is everything in a woman a man would die for All the best to you and the family... You deserve to be on TV mate!!!! Eddy

[@helenel4126]

Shearing with shears is very peaceful. It was amusing to see the sheep being shorn look around to watch! Lizzie is amazing! But I'm afraid she has a terrible sunburn. I hope it doesn't hurt. Put some aloe lotion on it, and take an aspirin; those will help.

[@merinofarmeragriculturewor4623]

Awesome as cam ❤ u all at the sheep game ❤️👍🍺🥃

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Amazing to watch this guy cut fur with scissors. Different and interesting. Thank you for showing us all..

[@akantiia]

Fantastic job on the rams by Lizzie

[@paddy294]

Cracking video as always. Lizzie is some woman. Keep up the good work cammy

[@richardl7161]

That brings back memories! As a teenager I used to 'catch and carry' for the shearers on our local farm. Back then it was all hand shearing and the farmers in the area used to help each other to gather and shear, so there might be six or so shearers to keep fed with sheep. They didn't shear on the floor as everybody does now, we used to rig up a long bench about 18 inches high, so each sheep had to be lifted up onto the bench by the catcher. The sheep were sheared on the bench so the shearers didn't have to bend like you have to shearing on the floor. Hard work, but happy days.

[@caitlingall]

The clipping ASMR was actually amazing lol

[@rhonamallard6918]

40 years ago I had the pleasure of meeting a 80yo gentleman who in his younger days was a shearer and used those hand shears.

[@laurasharp7955]

Cammie, you are one lucky guy. Well done Lizzie and enjoy your ice cream 🍨🍦

[@dt8ustotten285]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!! I wait each day hoping to hear.. Good morning sheep fans!! Shearing with scissors.. I cringe each time he digs in for another bite with those. Missed you all and your daily vlogs!!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Lizzy is beyond awesome! Beautiful woman and star shearer. Super mom and chose Cammy. 🦌💌❤️🐑

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Lizzie, we love you 💕💕

[@claymonsterpottery]

I thought you had time traveled then I remembered you all put day month year on date. 😂 Subscribed to Allan the Sheerer. Lovely video! Get Lizzie some aloe? That sunburn hurts to look at. 🥵 Your mum… 🥰

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

You both are such hard workers. Just love your videos. Hand shearing is truly an art. Blessings to you both.

[@KnitWitch]

I love how much you love her ❤️

[@noreencullen8957]

love james, my 100 year old Dad had two different hip replacements in his 80s

[@Meydoosa]

I have to admit I’m developing a girl crush on Lizzie. She needs her own channel! I’d love to hear her thoughts and see her day to day balance of being a mom and being a champion sheerer. I’d love to hear her talk more about her pedigree sheep. I’d love to hear how she puts up with you 😂. The new Queen Lizzie!

[@danrodgers1817]

Alan and his dad Phil are great ,I can shear my few sheep thanks to Phil's video 'How to blade shear a sheep'

[@danrodgers1817]

me too great lesson

[@kristinacleveland1805]

Great video! Great to see James - unbelievable that he's shearing so soon after getting a hip!

[@Annie6460]

Oh how wonderful meeting Cammy meeting mum, Joy. Than The World Champion from NZ Allan to watching Lizzie finish shearing the paddock boys….fun thank you ❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PeteThecurious100]

Very enjoyable. Quiet special getting a close look at blade shearing and sunburnt bloke-ess shearing all those rams.

[@shanecroke7682]

You have a great woman there in lizzy. I hope you realise how lucky you are. They don't make many like her anymore. Hand shearing was a nice change.

[@chrisforsberg7328]

Hi Cammy, another good video of shearing sheep. Great to see the hand sheers working on the sheep cause I am old enough to remember them. Who needs childcare when you have your mum to help out when your are busy. It good too see the landscape of different areas as you travel around shearing. Chris from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@pattyannbeaven9287]

Those sheers look massive! I’d be terrified of cutting the sheep😮

[@brownwarrior6867]

The real star is yer wife. Unbelievable watching that. 💪🏼 Smashed it.

[@marcus3457]

Great video, and thanks for the recommendation. I am subscribed to Allan's channel now, looking forward to learning more about blade shearing.

[@TheBachBabe]

Lizzy, you are a freaking rock star!! Cheers Joy, it's so great that you are there with them and the boys. Allan with those blades is mesmerizing. I love the waves they make in the wool that is left on the sheep. Those lucky ladies can boast to their fiends that their look was produced by the top man. Great video as always Cammy.

[@vwvw4]

I used to blade shear my sheep (not in as beautifully skilled fashion as Allan) until I had 60, then I invested in electric shears. Blade shearing is a hard go when you have a cold Spring into Summer and the lanolin's still close to the skin. Really enjoy your vlogs, Cammy, especially meeting your friends, wish you did them more often. How is Meg doing? I'm sure you meant to say, my woman sheared our rams. Love your Mom! Apply Aloe Vera to that sunburn.

[@kathysmith4261]

Lizzie is brilliant. ❤❤

[@janettehutton8634]

I think Lizzie is hero to us all. Legend 💪🏻❤

[@garymadden2656]

Great video Cammy aye Lizzy is unreal 👌💪

[@williamburns9731]

The best finish to a great video Cammy. 10 outa 10 for the wonderful LIZZY. Very neat shear'n LIZZY.

[@roddiee]

Lizzy is a LEGEND!

[@ubergeek1968]

Cammie, I strongly advise you to NEVER make Lizzy angry... I suspect that she is one Scottish Lass that would toss you like a caber, with a baby on her hip, and then feed you to Nessie. YOU, sir, are one very lucky man.

[@sandrahmurphy]

O we’re is wee jock , love watching him with the sheep xx

[@PeggyStentzCasey]

Seems like there is more danger of cutting the sheep using shears, but Allan was really good!!! And Lizzy is a wonder, of course!!! Pleased to meet you, Cammy's Mom!!!

[@meganexelby1062]

Love seeing a blade shearer from NZ! We use a blade shearer for ours 😊

[@m.e.c.1007]

You are right! They don't make them like that anymore! Lizzy is an amazing woman. So happy you both fit together as a couple and she compliments you in this world.

[@irishis3]

The action on the hand shears is very efficient. It seems to require less force to close the blade than regular shears. Very cool

[@joshreyes7689]

Hold on to that one Cammie!! Some Lass!

[@deedawson6074]

GO the Kiwi. 🇳🇿 Awesome Lizzy.

[@beejayem42]

Yay go the Kiwi’s! My homeland even though I now live in Oz 🐨👍🐑

[@joanne85201]

Lizzy is a legend!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

His wrists must be strong as iron! using the shears! great vid!🦌💌❤️🐑

[@Hailstonepie]

Hand shears is how all sheep were sheared in the past, my father used to do our hair in the 60s when he got home from work

[@seanodwyer4322]

Becuse my mom was a ex machine shearer in Ruahines ahh use too get her too cut my hair too the skin with sharp scissors.

[@dragonfarm2texas518]

I used to hand shear Angora goats and llamas up until a few years ago. Switched to electric and was the same speed as with hand shearing. Retired now but that was some hard hot days.

[@juliemoses1909]

My dad used to use the hand shears to shape the wool for show, cutting a little square across the back to make the sheep appear more broad-backed.

[@Gems1981]

Be interesting to see how the sheep get on over the summer being done the 2 different ways

[@carolilseanne2175]

3 months post-op total hip??? 😲😲The man's amazing!

[@mzthorn]

I grew up with sheep in California, and the only local sheerer still used the manual sheers. Fortunately, thee flock was made of up of random rescues with a meat sheep ram, so only a handful needed regular sheering.

[@hellehansen8477]

Queen Lizzy waits for no one 👸💪🥳😍

[@zo_471]

Fascinating 😊

[@biglemms]

"Tougher than whale bone" both James and Lizzy both. I worked with an old foundryman and when he said that you knew he meant tough and hardy.

[@jguitar23]

Really wanted to see a retro shear!! Fantastic!-- I assume it wasn't Lizzie who busted Cammy's lower proboscis.

[@alexniclauchlainn9247]

I could listen to, & watch, Allan shearing all day. My dream is to make it over to NZ in 2026 for the next golden shears, so need to start saving!

[@dawnjohnson7688]

She mentioned he brought Cicero from New Zeland, I thought she meant sheep feed until the camera showed Alan holding a slice!

[@catherine8770]

Sharp shears!

[@rmil4531]

Great video❤️💕❤️

[@kathyk479]

Wow he didn't even Nick her! That was amazing!