Shearing a Harlequin Sheep
harlequinsheepsociety.com/
0:00 Intro
1:05 Shearing
4:06 Look At Sheep
4:32 Look At Fleece
6:55 Weigh The Fleece
Shearing a Harlequin Sheep
harlequinsheepsociety.com/
0:00 Intro
1:05 Shearing
4:06 Look At Sheep
4:32 Look At Fleece
6:55 Weigh The Fleece
Btw, my girls are LOVING the educational videos. My 7 yr olds teacher emailed me the other day and asked me if we raised sheep because of all the facts she keeps spouting off at school every time we watch one!! 😂😂😂 I thought it was cute and told her how she learned all of it. Rock on, ladies. Rock on!!!!!
That's funny.😊😅😅
@@jacqueline-fc8wb 😂😂😂I thought so. I still laugh when I think about it. My girls LOVE watching them, and thank goodness Katie gives a warning now when she's going to be cussing a lot. 😂😂😂
Oh god, I hope she wasn’t talking about manscaping the pizzle at school.
@@ferretyluv roflmao!!!! No. I warned her about that one. I told her we don't talk about peepees at school whether human or animal. I might need to tell her about the sac, too. 😂😂😂😂
@julie Delightful anecdote., thanks for sharing. :) Kids are really so precocious these days. My son just turned 8. Wishing you and your girls more sheep shearing vids to watch and other fun adventures to make.
He's a handsome wee laddie now.
I was lucky enough to be able to spin wool , never shaved a sheep. And, the sheep said thank you for that.😂
How do you get the wool of the sheep? I'm curious.
@@Wolfsification my friend had one sheep and shorn it. We spun it on a spinning wheel. Softest my hands have ever been 😁 was a great experience.
@@Wolfsification A lot of fiber artists purchase whole fleeces. Not all of them can have their own hobby flocks.
What a beautiful boy he is!!! All those little spots! And his fleece is just gorgeous!!!
Absolutely!
He’s a beauty!!!
Rupert is sooooo handsome!!! His fleece is gorgeous, and i was not expecting him to have such fine spots under there!!
I love that you take the time to educate us about the wool! Thank you
Always look forward to watching you shear, Katie. Your skills as a shearer are ah-mazing. Rupert looks like he thinks you're pretty special, too. Take care & keep up the good work. 😊 👍 🐑 🦙 🐏 ⭐ ❤
Katie, WOW! Rupert produced a beautiful fleece. You did a beautiful job. Harlequin sheep are proof that 'mutts' are meant to be. GOD BLESS!
You are so right his markings are amazing ❤
The markings on the underside of the coat looks nothing like the outside of the coat. The sheep has beautiful markings though!
He is absolutely GORGEOUS! About 40+ years ago I had the chance to purchase an antique and genuine Spinning Wheel. I love them but never had the need. Now that I am following you and Shepherds/Shepherdesses, I now wish I had it. I love y'all's videos. Thank you. ✝️
A drop spindle takes much less space. 👍
There are also lots of modern spinning wheels available to buy, some even used! If you seriously want to pursue that, look at Ravelry. They have at least one section for spinning and other tools for sale. I bought a used, portable spinning wheel that way. It’s a Schacht Sidekick wheel. My main wheel is a Schacht Matchless. I also have a collection of drop spindles, like about 12 of them. An antique wheel has challenges to it, like having the right parts for it, to make sure it works. That can be problematic. There are lots of good, modern spinning wheels being made, some that even look old-fashioned, like your antique wheel.
Fabulous job as always. I do like the markings on the skin. Not what I expected to see.
Rupert is gorgeous! Such a magnificent fleece. Until I started watching you shear, I never new there were so many different breeds. So satisfying to watch you in action.
KATIE!! When you say that harlequins are beautiful sheep you don’t lie! Rupert was an extremely handsome feller once you got all that nappy “I really need a haircut “ wool off him. Yes you said he had a cute little tail but he still took offense to his backside being called cute. 🤣🤣 The care and gentleness that you use while shearing these sheep just shows how much you love your job and the sheep that you are taking care of. I think you found your true calling when you got into doing this. Much love from KY!! ♥️♥️
I love watching your videos and the surprise of what's under the wool I just love. You all these videos are just wonderful ❤
love how calm he is, can see that he trusts you.
Cool to learn about the many different breeds 😊
0:12 this sheep just loving it. It's probably asking for a pedicure too 😂. You are so strong and gentle. Happy to see how relaxed they are with you.
Thanks Katie!❤🐑
Hey girl! Don't you worry about those second cuts. This was beautifully done, with lots of TLC and you're a champ!!!
I just love watching you and your wife work!!!! It’s just amazing!!! Thank u guys and keep’em coming!!!!👏👏👏
I love watching you shear animals, you always put their comfort first 🤩
wouldn't we ALL love to settle in with some good grass 😉 what a seriously cute sheep and a seriously beautiful fleece! GREAT video!! ❤
I bet he feels so much better! He also has lovely markings! Great job as always ❤
You are so talented! I love watching you go to town yet keeping those precious sheep safe ❤
My goodness look at that beautiful spotted skin under his wool!
Love the lanolin grease all over your hands. Their mixed grey wool looks amazing and as you said each batch is unique. Again thanks for the lesson and posting ❤
Rubert is beautiful and so are you😊 you do such a great job with these sheep The Loving Care is awesome my best to you and yours God bless
Very different to the Aussie Harlequin mini meat sheep. No shearing. Completely shedding Both are cute 😊
I would love to knit something with that wool! I couldn't stop thinking of oreo cookies, vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup! Those colours! Great video!
I'd spin the whole thing together. Gorgeous color! Thank you for the educational bits you include. I'd love to learn to spin if there were more hours in the day...😊
What a beautiful sheep, so cute how he told you Bee-bee-beee 🐑😅🐑
Thank you for all the interesting info on breeds & wool characteristics! I’m really enjoying your channel. 👍🏼
What a handsome fella with & without fleece! Such a good boy! It’s got to feel better to get shorn in this Texas heat! Thank you for sharing info!
I did a sheep shearing class once it was incredibly difficult. To hold the struggling animal them manage the heavy dity stainless shearing tool is exhausting!!! She makes it look very easy.!!!💪
Love your sense of humor, too. " I said it was beautiful ."
Thank you for being so kind and caring to your sheep
Love watching your videos. You are so gentle with the animals and considerate of how they feel, especially with this guy when you moved his head so he would be more comfy. Because I watch your videos I get many others showing up. There are many shearers that I would love to throttle for the way they treat the sheep, especially the ones in the time races, or at least twist them into the POS tions they make the sheep twist. Keep up your great work and I look forward to the next video. 😄💕🐏🐑🐑🐏🐏💞
What a beautiful boy, and thank you Katie for your brilliant shearing and education into the wool they produce it's really interesting 🥰🥰
I loved this description so much. I saw a video and thought that “The Right Choice” was a different channel. I’m so happy to see it’s you! Your shearers are so quiet! You are so efficient and just a beautiful person. Thanks for showing the details of the wool, and for being so kind to the sheep. 🐑 🐑🐑
I never get tired watching your videos!.. and the great info!✌️😁
Need one of these for a spinners flock! Thank you Katie for an beautiful job!
Rupert rules! I love your videos…Darian wonderful camera 🎥 work Katie fabulous shearing work 🐑
Ha, Rupert’s got some sass, and boy is he beautiful!
Rupert, you are a handsome boy. Obviously living your best life! Love your channel!
Thank you for filming this in regular time! I love watching your videos! You take such care when you sheer them! ❤❤❤
You are the best sheerer I've seen. Great job!
What a beautiful sheep! He’s amazing! And that wool !!! Wow!!
That is the most beautiful wool I’ve ever seen!
Beautiful work on a beautiful animal. Thank you for sharing the longer form content with us!
Rupert is a handsome guy, with and without his wool
WOW, what a beautiful speckled sheep, and that is one gorgeous fleece! Makes me wish there was a way to preserve the fleece as it is…no processing, just hung up on the wall like a very large piece of art.❤❤❤❤❤
🥰I'll say thank you for the sheep
I don’t know what it is about watching your videos, but it just memorizes me. Fascinating
What an absolutely gorgeous sheep!! I LOVE those spots ❤ Thank you for sharing this with us.
O...M...Loving Sheep!! ❤ What a beautiful baby 😍
He's so beautiful with those markings. He reminds me of what they call those paint horses with the black and white spots great job as always Katie
He is gorgeous ❤
The chill sitting pose😂
You are so careful, and make shaving around his winky look very effortless
Oh my goodness he is so cute! Love all his spots! Where do we find someone that uses this beautiful fleece to make stuff? I would love to support out local craftsmen.
Rupert is gorgeous.
He's very pretty!!❤❤
He was so good and know he must feel better !!
Absolutely gorgeous
Wonderful sheep and great sheer!
Oh my God, what a skilled shearer you are, Katie. You're fast and efficient and at the same time so gentle. I am blown away by your videos. And you're friggin funny too. 😅 But oh my, that work position must be so hard on your back and body!!
Thank you for the education 🎉 My husband was binge-watching your channel. Then the bug bit me! Thanks again for sharing your work-life with us.
He's beautiful 😍 I love this breed and the salt and pepper marking. Great job 😊
I live in Chicago but wish I lived in the South. My 15 year old loves to care for all types of animals and this would be a good craft for him to learn. I always try to educate my kids on non traditional careers!!
Thank you for this satisfying video. That sheep is adorable.
Wow He’s a spinners dream such a variety in one sheep plus all the wool breeds that spinners love
You forgot to mention that they mixed in some Dalmatian… Part of his skin looks like a chocolate chip cookie
Amazing to watch in real time. Thanks😊
I had no idea the many colors and shades of wool...you are amazing at your calling.
Gorgeous!
Thanks for explaining all that, I appreciate it! And it's beautiful!!!
I find this very calming.
You both are stunning women ❤️
You are growing your skills and confidence in leaps and bounds. Well done.
Love these longer videos
I enjoy your channel. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
new to your channel, and like, I never knew ya could just handle a sheep like that, much as he kicked up a fuss by his tail, dude was fine with all the maneuvering
Love those spots!
Gorgeous ❤❤❤
He is enjoying your massage 💕
Love seeing the finished yarn. Great work as always and as always, worried about your back lol. Take care and thank you both!
Beautiful!
I love the little black feet! So cute!❤❤
Beautiful markings 🙂
I desperately want to get my hands on that fleece 😂
That is a beautiful creation!🥰
Beautiful wool. Thank you have the education and so much entertainment
I love spinning the multi-colored fleeces. I am working on a beautiful Rambouillet I bought at Black Sheep Gathering in Albany Oregon. Haven't seen a Harlequin yet, but I will keep an eye out. OFFF is coming up in October. Thanks for all your wonderful information. There are a ton of great sheep in that mix. Interesting about the Karakul. Is that for being able to handle the heat of Texas?
I love your knowledge and kindness thank you so much!
Love it. You are amazing 🥰😍🇨🇦🫶❤️
Beautiful
You two are impressive ❤
I was lucky enough to be able to spin wool , never shaved a sheep. And, the sheep said thank you for that