These are my sheep shearers. She's right. I don't give two figs about their private life. I just want my sheep sheared and sheared well, so I can spin the wool. They're the only ones who are willing to do small flocks. Many won't. They do a great job, and small flock/herd owners would be doing their own animals without these two. They're awesome.
Good information to know about the small flocks. Also, I don’t care about their private life. Absolutely none of my business. I’m way more concerned if they travel to Missouri, specifically the south eastern part of it. I can’t wait to get my flock!
Now I wanna be a sheep shearer when I grow up...I'm almost 60. But really I wish I had business to give them. If they ever come to AZ, let me know, I'll rustle them up some business ♡
I saw one of her videos on FB and have been hooked ever since - she's a fantastic narrator and shows both passion for her job and a love for the animals she services. Had no idea she and her wife knew each other as children; that's amazing!
Same. I love their videos! They're so relaxing and funny. I wish they have more longers videos or someone should put the shorts into a playlist so I can watch them longer. Idk if I can create a playlist with shorts.
Katie I was already a subscriber to your channel, and routinely watch your videos. I’ve always admired the efficiency and the care that you show towards the animals in the shearing process. You also try to do each animal quickly, but with as few nicks and cuts to them, as possible. Glad to see that you and Darian are doing well with your business.
Why not goats🐐? I'm just curious, love your channel, I'm learning so much, and congratulations on having a successful business, you gals are super hard working, a true inspiration for anyone ❤️
You make it look easy! But I've been around enough animals to know that you are both just very skilled at what you do! My kids and I love your UA-cam channel and it's how we unwind for the night sometimes! They also get a kick out of the animals that you handle 😊 So thank you for all your hard work and thank you for the vidoes!
This looks like a very physically taxing Job! You and your wife are young...please eat your greens when you can and always look out for each other. God bless you both 🙏
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Words of a stereotypical boomer. It should be invest, invest, invest in tangible, long-term assets! That hard earned money you say to save will be worth pennies on the dollar by the time they are able to retire. That's why my 401K is soil, you could say well until the government decides to confiscate it but if that happens then we have bigger issues at hand. They only work half the year. I guarantee they are making plans for their future.
I'd probably be labelled a stereotypical Boomer in most ways, but while we may have referred to it as saving, it was actually investments with a little set aside in the bank for rainy days. Learned from my very practical grandmother!
I'm an old black American woman now living in the Cotswolds in England. You would love it here. I am surrounded by sheep! Hurrah for lambing season! I get so much satisfaction watching you shear sheep and I don't know why. Not only are incredibly skilled and professional, but your personality and your direct relationship with other beings that we share this planet with is so uplifting. Your everyday life deals with the practical business of care and respect, love, and hard work. Well girls you have all my respect. Love and blessings to you and Darian. May your eyes be as sharp as a razor, and may your razor be as true as your heart. Joan Young
I loved reading this comment for what you said to the ladies (such a lovely message) and also for what shared about yourself. You’re living my dream. Went and stayed there for almost 2 months in 2019 and totally fell in love with southwest England.
A two-week vacation in 1981. Then an air traffic controller's strike left me stranded. I fell in love with the British people and the countryside. Been here ever since.
It’s not easy labor, though. I’d be interested to see how a lot of shearers fare 20 or so years into the field in terms of their hand and back health. That’s the biggest concern for a lot of those manual labor jobs. She’s young now, but I imagine they’ll have to slow down a bit with time and spread out the portfolio. I know hospital work caught up to me in my thirties. I can’t do those doubles back to back anymore.
Make sure you’re putting money away. That physical-level job means early retirement. It would be great if you could hire in more shearers trained to do your great work. That would be taking your business to the next level. Amazing work, ladies! Way to represent women!
I am DELIGHTED to find that Right Choice Shearing is a flourishing business. I would have been distraught to hear that they weren't doing well. I really enjoy hearing Katie educate about her profession and I love the positive, friendly, warm energy she puts into the world. 😊
Ive been watching Katie and Darian on their UA-cam channel, and i must say Katie is fantastic at sheering sheep, she makes it look so easy, but years of practice and experience has got her where she is today. Also farmers impressed with their work will pass their information to other farmers , word of mouth. i bet farmers are crying out for fantastic sheerer. Katie's gender, sexuality should have nothing to do with anyone when looking for a mobile sheerer, and thankfully it hasn't stopped her and Darian running a fantastic, reliable business, hope you smash the $100,000-$120,000 this financial year.
It is really hard to find good, reliable shearers. Most in our area are older and retiring from the circuit. I’ve had the worst time finding someone to come out since we were gifted sheep 3years ago. These two are very professional and They do an amazing job. We only have 3 sheep and they still treat them as an important job. They don’t cut corners (no pun intended) just because they are not show/high quality wool sheep. Our “wooly lawn mowers” are happy, healthy and stay cool all summer thanks to these ladies. Can’t wait to have them back out this spring!
That's only $6,666.66/month, minus expenses, taxes, maintenance on the property, feeding, vet costs for the sheep, etc? Sounds good on paper, but w the long, 24.7.365 hard work, property taxes, income tax... Not so sure the numbers crunch so well. It's sad.
Her prices seem pretty low to me as someone who's never done this but works in finance. Do you think she could have charged double the rate mentioned in the video or is the industry pretty competitive? I'm assuming most people don't shop around and tend to stick with their sheerer, kind of like most people stick with their barbers or nail tech for years.
@@h1inc816 from a VERY cursory search online with no set service area, yes. Yes that is a pretty low price. I only looked at 2 (cursory, like I said), but the set-up costs alone were 2-3 times the amount the McRose's offer. That's not including any other charges. (One was charging extra for what I would consider "part of it" aka the pizzle.)
As a knitter for over 40 years, I’m so grateful to all the people who raise and care for sheep, alpacas, llamas, merino goats, etc. Without shearers, there would be no fiber for me to play with!
This was one of the most grounded and realistic videos you all have done, she has such great insight and perspective and i thought she talked about the reality of turning a passion in a profit and how to find balance in it all
@@X.TheLastKeyblade shhhh don’t bother with her. She’s probably the type of person that wonders why soldiers don’t get paid as much as professional athletes
@@X.TheLastKeyblade not all construction sites are that hard working. If you look at the laborers, yes, but besides climbing and getting into places, a lot of the trades don't have to lift material that heavy over and over.
I have been binge watching the shearing loving the music, narration, video quality. I enjoy the commentary on the types of wool and personality of the animals. These women are rock stars, so creative and inspiring. Plus I enjoy homesteading, products from natural resources made at home. Such a joy! Keep making videos!
Katie is my girl crush! I respect her for her determination attitude compassion and skill! She's absolutely one of funniest people and it makes what she does even better! Good job Katie (and wife) happy to know you a little more! You two make a difference in the world! Thank you for sharing! Take care!
I was watching some sheep Shearer in Australia. The people raising the sheep found one of their rams that escaped during a storm, 3 years prior. He hadn't been sheared and was in really bad condition. They chose a guy to shear because of his skill and compassion. I watched as this guy literally butchered that poor animal. I’m not talking nicks I am talking huge hunks of flesh taken. Thank goodness there was a veterinarian there. I had watched you shear one almost as overgrown as that one was and I said to myself, I bet you Katy would not have even nicked that poor animal. I enjoy watching you work.
@Jasmine Contreras My guess is that shearing the smaller frame of a goat would be more fiddly and take longer. So maybe not as profitable a customer! Katie probably has to concentrate that much harder not to cut skin, tendon, muscle or bone with her fast buzzing shears. Also, I don't think the pelt of a goat is as dense and fuzzy as that of a sheep or alpaca. So again, not getting that satisfying "peel back" effect with the goats. These are just guesses.
These days, most people don't care what you do in your private life, what you look like, skin color, how many tats and piercings you have. They only care about your ability to do your job well. That's how I've always been. These ladies are absolutely crushing it and it looks like they genuinely care about their animal clients. I hope they continue to see much success in the coming years!❤ And I will add from what I've seen, they're an adorable couple. ❤
What an awesome couple! It’s really lovely that they’ve known each other since preschool and now get to work together. It seems like a really interesting job too!
What an incredible episode! Such a well-spoken individual, I wish her and her wife all the best and hope they're able to get more reasonable work hours that don't burn them out so quickly.
@@StrawberryCopper It's split between the two of them, so that $80k is $40k each. I wish this video had gotten into whether that's all take-home pay or whether they have to use part of it on their travel and equipment.
These two gals are not just shearing sheep, they’re educating us all in what it takes to both run a business and educate the public. Their videos are so entertaining, I’m amazed that they can shear sheep all day and still find time to expertly edit the videos. Maybe they do that during the non-shear months of the year!
The first video of hers I've seen was her shearing what she called a potato 😂! Love it! You can tell she loves her work and animals despite how hard it is. I hope she and her wife care for themselves and continue to do well💖
I love how you are with these animals. Even though they might give you a hard time you are still so gentle and caring. If I had sheep,llamas or alpacas I would definitely hire you and your wife to shear them! I really enjoy your short videos. Your talent just amazes me! Keep being your amazing selves but make sure you take care of yourselves. Even though you make it look easy I know it's hard work! Bravo!
I loved the UA-cam video where she had difficulty wrestling a sheep down so she had her wife do it! It was so funny! They’re an awesome duo! Congratulations to you both you rock!
I just loved this story! They are doing such a great job and working so hard! I think they could treat themselves to more days off, but they are doing what they love:)
@AZPeach They explained that shearing these fleece growing animals is definitely seasonal work in Texas. And that most get shorn twice each year. For the animals' health and comfort, they get those heavy fleeces off by the end of July, so they're cooler over Summer. And they begin their bookings in March. The animals keep their fleeces over the Winter months for warmth. So their shearing work was described as intense - 7 days a week, moving around the state, for about five months total. Bookings from farms would quieten off between August - Feb.
I watch Katie everyday (Darian too; however, she’s usually not behind the camera as much) and I am so very impressed by her skills and by the way she treats the animals in her care. They are living their dream and I am so happy for them. My daughter is currently attending to A&M and I am a nurse in Kansas. I miss her so and if I was given any sort of chance to work for Katie and Darian I would in a second and move back to Texas! Love you guys! Keep it up! Thanks for educating us and making these creatures comfy and beautiful ! 🦙♥️✌🏽
You're too good a business women Katie. Keep going girl. God bless. You do a wonderful job. My wife loves watching your videos. I never miss watching your hide. All the best in life. Cheers🥂
The rich become richer by spending like the poor and investing None stop, While the poor stay poor by spending like the rich yet not making any investment
I've taken care of sheep just when a friend would go out of town. They were Suffolk as you well know are a VERY large breed. When I see you take down sheep and alpacas you make it look so easy. I think you both are very brave to handle them as farm animals can be so unpredictable. Then add they spit...lololol. Thanks for showing that women can handle such a male dominated field. You both rock!
Your logic is inverted: it’s *always* been the conventional wisdom that office jobs were better paying and, for as long as there have been office jobs, easier and “more respectable.” That was because we were - for so long - a mostly agrarian population that wanted to “better” itself. Being in the city where information and change were happening, rather than removed from them on the farm, seemed like the answer. But when *everyone* is in office jobs, and blue collar jobs go wanting, the pay scale flips. There’s also the snob effect: “working w/one’s hands is for peasants”, whereas it is actually an art, if done right (as anyone who has plumbing or has hired a carpenter or electrician knows) and is very rewarding. And should be regarded as such.
Hard labor has an expiration date on it, that’s why. It takes the tax on the body over time. You can make big money during your youth, but it will catch up with age.
Wow… it was great to hear how how Katie and Darian got their start. I’m of the same opinion as everyone else who commented here - don’t give a flip about their personal life… except to see how happy they are together! I almost wish I had a small heard so I could hire them to do my shearing!
Im a born amd raised city girl that has not seen a sheep since a trip to the petting zoo as a kid, and i love her videos , they make me smile, i love how she calls their name and personality in the narration, i wish them all the best always, ill be watching 😍
I am fascinated by Katie and Darian and their wonderful work as shearers. And I’m so happy to see all the love and appreciation they are given in these comments, including the positive reviews by actual customers. Katie and Darian are professional, skilled, compassionate towards the animals and considerate of their owners. Plus they are joyous, positive rays of light. I am so glad to have found this UA-cam channel. These great ladies are truly inspiring.
Congratulations. So many people are complaining they can't find jobs that pay enough. But the two of you went out and made your own company to do what you want and enjoy, with the lifestyle you want and make enough to support it. I wish more people would think creatively to do what you have done. I enjoy watching your videos, I can't tell you why, but it sort of soothing and interesting!
I literally spend at least an hour a day watching Katie from Right Choice clipping farm animals. It is immensely satisfying to watch. And it does *not* look easy.
Well USA is a crazy place to live in where you might expect some tech geek struggling to make some decent yearly income but someone with jobs as 'shearing sheep', 'pool cleaning' etc to make nearly 6 digit income.. crazy!
@@auroramothergoddess, 😆 That’s because you’ve been duped. Stop listening to the same people all the time. See if you can find some episodes of “Dirty Jobs”, a fantastic show from some years back, possibly on UA-cam. The host, Mike Rowe, is s champion of blue collar jobs, largely because one can work fir her or himself and make a VERY nice living.
@@auroramothergoddess there have been a lot of women featured on dirty jobs. Mechanics, demolition crews, farm hands, factory worker, firework producers, zoo workers, tons of women.
I love watching your channel and I’m not sure why except for the satisfaction of seeing the way the coat comes off. I’m a single person business owner and I get where you’re coming from. If you get sick, there’s no ‘calling in’! You work much harder for yourself than you will for a company with fewer perks and benefits. Best of luck to you and your wife!
I love watching her YT videos she truly makes it look easy, let me tell sheering sheep and other fiber animals is no easy task, It's unbelievably easy to accidentally cut the animal or your self. my cousins and I wear all 4H kids My uncle was very caring he would take on the task of sheering all the market lambs, to ensure the safety of both us and our beloved lambs ❤️
Can't get enough of Katie and Darian videos! It's interesting and wonderful to watch them work. I think part of their success is the way they relate to their clients (the ones getting the shearing). They make sure that the animals aren't traumatized so that they don't get freaked out on future appointments. I've seen other people shear animals but it's something about these two women that are different and special when they shear. I hope they become financially secure in their business and continue making those videos!!!🐏🐑🦙🐐
I don't know why it isn't mentioned anywhere in this piece but this is one of my favorite creators on TikTok. So soothing/satisfying to watch! I love this page even more now after hearing the backstory!
She’s 100% right, the truth is when your passion be comes your work it will still feel like work more often than not. So it’s just about what kind of hard work you’re interested in.
Absolutely love watching you work, listening to your stories, hearing the sound of the shearing tools, and share the joy of you working with your wife. You make something I knew nothing about fascinating and it's incredibly satisfying to see an animal bogged down in their own fleece be freed from it for the season by your skill. Please keep making your videos and I will keep watching
Awwww .. I just LOVE watching these two on their youtube channel, they are dedicated and so hard-working .. they really deserve every single dollar they make, and more!
I the early 1980’s we had sheep between 10 to maybe 20+ and part of the shearing fee was letting them have the fleece. I’m really interested and touched by their love story.
Wow, isn't life crazy how it works out. You two met in kindergarten that something special got married and now you work together as a TEAM very special. Took a skill and honed it to perfection, you both work so hard. I'm very proud of you and I very rarely ever say that. CONGRATULATIONS on EVERYTHING (-:
I just love you ladies! I think what you do is an art and you are masters! I am so glad you are able to make a good living at something you love doing and you absolutely deserve every penny 👍🏻👑💝
This couple need an award for animal humane rights. They Love the animals, they love their job, they have the lowest rate of cuts on animals. Someone please donate some supplies, medical first aid, grinding wheels, blades, if you really want to help the animals. Please someone donate some new type of animal based life and health insurance for humans, especially these humans. After wrestling with humans sized quad pedals for two decades they might need to set up transportation for the animal groups of five and below, to a local training school. just saying half travel half training. We need more fur farms that let kids know how to take care of animals and become the next generation of apprentices.
@@zachg6456 you can't scale up your job your wage is capped theres isn't. and they are building there dream not someone else's. Also, you control your time which is the ultimate goal for everyone.
Good for you. I’m a Trump lover and I respect you, your job, your spirit and your sexuality a million times. To the day that all Americans respect each other without judgment! Good luck 🍀
You two are amazing. I have watched alot of the small clips of you shearing these guys and I love both of you guys for you all your hard work and dedication to these animals and their owners. Without your wonderful care there would be an awful lot of miserable animals. I love the way the animals interact with you, especially the Llamas. They definitely have to express their opinions. Their faces are so beautiful once you remove all of that fur.
You both are busting your butt in heavy heat. It you are working wicked hard for every dime you earn and I’m so happy for you both. Keep enjoying your passion !
Nice video. I watch the ladies on UA-cam regularly and loved the background story. I think their work ethic came through clearly and they should be proud of themselves.
Katie & Darian do amazing work!! They work so hard to help people keep their animals happy & healthy. I’m glad they’re getting some well deserved attention.
These are my sheep shearers. She's right. I don't give two figs about their private life. I just want my sheep sheared and sheared well, so I can spin the wool. They're the only ones who are willing to do small flocks. Many won't. They do a great job, and small flock/herd owners would be doing their own animals without these two. They're awesome.
Good information to know about the small flocks. Also, I don’t care about their private life. Absolutely none of my business. I’m way more concerned if they travel to Missouri, specifically the south eastern part of it. I can’t wait to get my flock!
They seem like awesome people
yeah but Think about the kids!
Now I wanna be a sheep shearer when I grow up...I'm almost 60. But really I wish I had business to give them. If they ever come to AZ, let me know, I'll rustle them up some business ♡
🥰🥰🥰🥰😍I am going to attempt to learn how real soon. Wish me luck. I love knitting. I’m doing a blue sky fibers cowl called “Tiverton cowl.”
Highly recommend them...they did an amazing Professional job on my hard to handle llamas...Hope to have them back next year.
I saw one of her videos on FB and have been hooked ever since - she's a fantastic narrator and shows both passion for her job and a love for the animals she services. Had no idea she and her wife knew each other as children; that's amazing!
Same and it’s SO SWEET!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Don't know how YT shorts brought her into my feed. Has to subscribe!
Same here.love to hear her stories and watching them shear .they are a awesome pair 😇🤗😊
Same. I love their videos! They're so relaxing and funny. I wish they have more longers videos or someone should put the shorts into a playlist so I can watch them longer. Idk if I can create a playlist with shorts.
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These gals really are the best! They drive all the way out to my place to shear my one llama. Loved seeing Katie’s story.
That's known as old fashioned customer service.
Women do the best as they can, all the best for you ladies from Mel, AUSTRALIA.
YALL DID AN AMAZING JOB! Thank you for taking the time to tell our story 💕🤘🏼
Congrats on your success! Can you confirm if that $80k is between 2 people (you and your wife) or is that per person?
@@DeanBKK Its together.
Katie I was already a subscriber to your channel, and routinely watch your videos. I’ve always admired the efficiency and the care that you show towards the animals in the shearing process. You also try to do each animal quickly, but with as few nicks and cuts to them, as possible. Glad to see that you and Darian are doing well with your business.
Why not goats🐐? I'm just curious, love your channel, I'm learning so much, and congratulations on having a successful business, you gals are super hard working, a true inspiration for anyone ❤️
You make it look easy! But I've been around enough animals to know that you are both just very skilled at what you do! My kids and I love your UA-cam channel and it's how we unwind for the night sometimes! They also get a kick out of the animals that you handle 😊 So thank you for all your hard work and thank you for the vidoes!
This looks like a very physically taxing Job! You and your wife are young...please eat your greens when you can and always look out for each other.
God bless you both 🙏
And save, save, save so when their body gives out, they can retire.
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Great advice 😊.
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Words of a stereotypical boomer. It should be invest, invest, invest in tangible, long-term assets! That hard earned money you say to save will be worth pennies on the dollar by the time they are able to retire. That's why my 401K is soil, you could say well until the government decides to confiscate it but if that happens then we have bigger issues at hand.
They only work half the year. I guarantee they are making plans for their future.
I'd probably be labelled a stereotypical Boomer in most ways, but while we may have referred to it as saving, it was actually investments with a little set aside in the bank for rainy days. Learned from my very practical grandmother!
I'm an old black American woman now living in the Cotswolds in England. You would love it here. I am surrounded by sheep! Hurrah for lambing season! I get so much satisfaction watching you shear sheep and I don't know why. Not only are incredibly skilled and professional, but your personality and your direct relationship with other beings that we share this planet with is so uplifting. Your everyday life deals with the practical business of care and respect, love, and hard work. Well girls you have all my respect. Love and blessings to you and Darian. May your eyes be as sharp as a razor, and may your razor be as true as your heart. Joan Young
What do you think of Diddly Squat Farm? 🤔
How did you end up in England?
I loved reading this comment for what you said to the ladies (such a lovely message) and also for what shared about yourself. You’re living my dream. Went and stayed there for almost 2 months in 2019 and totally fell in love with southwest England.
@rushiaskinnerwallace6175 me too! The Cotswold- my DREAM.
A two-week vacation in 1981. Then an air traffic controller's strike left me stranded. I fell in love with the British people and the countryside. Been here ever since.
This shows that there are still a lot of rewarding, old school occupations out there that pay pretty well.
Those hours are pretty insane though. Once adjusted out it’s not as high as it seems especially considering the longer term body impact.
It’s not easy labor, though. I’d be interested to see how a lot of shearers fare 20 or so years into the field in terms of their hand and back health. That’s the biggest concern for a lot of those manual labor jobs. She’s young now, but I imagine they’ll have to slow down a bit with time and spread out the portfolio. I know hospital work caught up to me in my thirties. I can’t do those doubles back to back anymore.
Make sure you’re putting money away. That physical-level job means early retirement. It would be great if you could hire in more shearers trained to do your great work. That would be taking your business to the next level. Amazing work, ladies! Way to represent women!
Good advice
I thought all that too
Everyone is made different there are still ranchers putting in hard work well past what society considers your “prime” lol
Buy long-term care insurance!! Make sure to get one where the coverage (dollar amount they will pay per day) increases with inflation.
@@CAC6363 This is true and it's great when that's the case, however you should save up and prepare for the worst. Unforeseen issues can always happen.
I am DELIGHTED to find that Right Choice Shearing is a flourishing business. I would have been distraught to hear that they weren't doing well. I really enjoy hearing Katie educate about her profession and I love the positive, friendly, warm energy she puts into the world. 😊
Ive been watching Katie and Darian on their UA-cam channel, and i must say Katie is fantastic at sheering sheep, she makes it look so easy, but years of practice and experience has got her where she is today. Also farmers impressed with their work will pass their information to other farmers , word of mouth. i bet farmers are crying out for fantastic sheerer. Katie's gender, sexuality should have nothing to do with anyone when looking for a mobile sheerer, and thankfully it hasn't stopped her and Darian running a fantastic, reliable business, hope you smash the $100,000-$120,000 this financial year.
It is really hard to find good, reliable shearers. Most in our area are older and retiring from the circuit. I’ve had the worst time finding someone to come out since we were gifted sheep 3years ago. These two are very professional and They do an amazing job. We only have 3 sheep and they still treat them as an important job. They don’t cut corners (no pun intended) just because they are not show/high quality wool sheep. Our “wooly lawn mowers” are happy, healthy and stay cool all summer thanks to these ladies. Can’t wait to have them back out this spring!
Glad to see hard working people making decent income again after that scalper episode.
What was the scalper episode
@@ConnieBTV teenager reselling things
i cannot stopppppppp laughing! hahaahhahahaa
That's only $6,666.66/month, minus expenses, taxes, maintenance on the property, feeding, vet costs for the sheep, etc?
Sounds good on paper, but w the long, 24.7.365 hard work, property taxes, income tax...
Not so sure the numbers crunch so well. It's sad.
@@majoroldladyakamom6948 - well, when you put it that way! 😀
Been using them since 2019. They are absolutely awesome!
Her prices seem pretty low to me as someone who's never done this but works in finance. Do you think she could have charged double the rate mentioned in the video or is the industry pretty competitive? I'm assuming most people don't shop around and tend to stick with their sheerer, kind of like most people stick with their barbers or nail tech for years.
@@h1inc816 I mean how much can you charge for an Alpaca haircut. It's not that they have a complicated hairstyle.
@@AkshayKumar-ue1fp, looks like you haven’t been paying any attention to the shearing.
@@h1inc816 from a VERY cursory search online with no set service area, yes. Yes that is a pretty low price. I only looked at 2 (cursory, like I said), but the set-up costs alone were 2-3 times the amount the McRose's offer. That's not including any other charges. (One was charging extra for what I would consider "part of it" aka the pizzle.)
So what!
As a knitter, this makes me happy 🥰. I hope the farmers are getting a good price for their wool fibers.
These two have known each other since preschool, that's crazy!!!
As a knitter for over 40 years, I’m so grateful to all the people who raise and care for sheep, alpacas, llamas, merino goats, etc. Without shearers, there would be no fiber for me to play with!
This was one of the most grounded and realistic videos you all have done, she has such great insight and perspective and i thought she talked about the reality of turning a passion in a profit and how to find balance in it all
Plus doing the work with you're wife. Amazing. Love to them.
That looks like very hard work. I think they need to be charging more. They look like a happy couple that enjoy their work. Kudos to you both!
Lmao you really have never seen a construction site?
dude she said she's make 1000$ a day that's a lot of money
Please stop thinking from now on
@@X.TheLastKeyblade shhhh don’t bother with her.
She’s probably the type of person that wonders why soldiers don’t get paid as much as professional athletes
@@X.TheLastKeyblade not all construction sites are that hard working. If you look at the laborers, yes, but besides climbing and getting into places, a lot of the trades don't have to lift material that heavy over and over.
Seeing all that wool come off is somewhat refreshing
😭 agreed
Go on her TikTok. It's amazing
how can two women marry that's not possible..I'll keep my sister away from goats from now on
@@AkshayKumar-ue1fp shut up
@@tkp97 🤣
Honestly, more trades and vocations, and representation.
I have been binge watching the shearing loving the music, narration, video quality. I enjoy the commentary on the types of wool and personality of the animals. These women are rock stars, so creative and inspiring. Plus I enjoy homesteading, products from natural resources made at home. Such a joy! Keep making videos!
Katie is my girl crush! I respect her for her determination attitude compassion and skill! She's absolutely one of funniest people and it makes what she does even better! Good job Katie (and wife) happy to know you a little more! You two make a difference in the world! Thank you for sharing! Take care!
Honestly!
This !! ❤
Yes!
Great to see these two getting recognized this way. I love their social media vids too.
Preschool couples are crazy rare let alone an LGBT one!
These girls have their own YT channel. Absolutely love them. They’re so gentle with them ❤️🐑
I was watching some sheep Shearer in Australia. The people raising the sheep found one of their rams that escaped during a storm, 3 years prior. He hadn't been sheared and was in really bad condition. They chose a guy to shear because of his skill and compassion. I watched as this guy literally butchered that poor animal.
I’m not talking nicks I am talking huge hunks of flesh taken. Thank goodness there was a veterinarian there.
I had watched you shear one almost as overgrown as that one was and I said to myself, I bet you Katy would not have even nicked that poor animal. I enjoy watching you work.
The job is very cool, and then we get a really sweet love story as a bonus? Love it! 😊
That was funny when she said she loves shearing all different types of animals but not goats 😂
Don’t you want to know “the story” about goats now?! 😜
@@moremerry57 Yeah, definitely I want to know why she hates to shear goats.
Goats are intelligent and known escape artists, probably has something to do with that lol
Billy Goats. Strong Musk smell increases with age. Not everyone keeps their animals bathed & in show conditions.
@Jasmine Contreras My guess is that shearing the smaller frame of a goat would be more fiddly and take longer. So maybe not as profitable a customer! Katie probably has to concentrate that much harder not to cut skin, tendon, muscle or bone with her fast buzzing shears. Also, I don't think the pelt of a goat is as dense and fuzzy as that of a sheep or alpaca. So again, not getting that satisfying "peel back" effect with the goats. These are just guesses.
These days, most people don't care what you do in your private life, what you look like, skin color, how many tats and piercings you have. They only care about your ability to do your job well. That's how I've always been. These ladies are absolutely crushing it and it looks like they genuinely care about their animal clients. I hope they continue to see much success in the coming years!❤ And I will add from what I've seen, they're an adorable couple. ❤
She sheared my sheep and did an amazing job! She & her wife are the best ❤️
What an awesome couple! It’s really lovely that they’ve known each other since preschool and now get to work together. It seems like a really interesting job too!
Wow! this is wonderful keep videos coming love this from South Africa 🐏
What an incredible episode! Such a well-spoken individual, I wish her and her wife all the best and hope they're able to get more reasonable work hours that don't burn them out so quickly.
Yeah, but wouldn't it be nice to earn that much and only have to work 5 or 6 months a year???
@@StrawberryCopperbut no pay for that 5-6 months that you don't work!
@@theposhmaniac5169 What??? $80K for 5-6 months work??? I make $40K working the entire year. They're doing great!!!
@@StrawberryCopper It's split between the two of them, so that $80k is $40k each. I wish this video had gotten into whether that's all take-home pay or whether they have to use part of it on their travel and equipment.
@@lraab Taxes have to come out, too. Still, they are able to take on part time jobs during the rest of the year.....lots of folks do that.
These two gals are not just shearing sheep, they’re educating us all in what it takes to both run a business and educate the public. Their videos are so entertaining, I’m amazed that they can shear sheep all day and still find time to expertly edit the videos. Maybe they do that during the non-shear months of the year!
Just came here to say I watch her on tiktok every night. I love watching her!!
This is super sweet 🤘🏼💕
This is by far one of the best features on this channel. Its a very unique skill set that is in demand. Hats off to these hardworking women.
The first video of hers I've seen was her shearing what she called a potato 😂! Love it! You can tell she loves her work and animals despite how hard it is. I hope she and her wife care for themselves and continue to do well💖
After watching Clarkson's Farm I have a lot more respect for anyone trying to sheer sheep! She makes it look easy!
What was the scalper episode???
@@ConnieBTV episode 6. He attempts to sheer some sheep in that episode.
I love how you are with these animals. Even though they might give you a hard time you are still so gentle and caring. If I had sheep,llamas or alpacas I would definitely hire you and your wife to shear them! I really enjoy your short videos. Your talent just amazes me! Keep being your amazing selves but make sure you take care of yourselves. Even though you make it look easy I know it's hard work! Bravo!
I loved the UA-cam video where she had difficulty wrestling a sheep down so she had her wife do it! It was so funny! They’re an awesome duo! Congratulations to you both you rock!
i love how relaxed they seemed about being sheered lol, kinda annoyed but also like "eh this isnt baaaa-d" ( sry had to make the dad joke)
So cool and I'm envious! They are perfect for each other.
I just loved this story! They are doing such a great job and working so hard! I think they could treat themselves to more days off, but they are doing what they love:)
@AZPeach They explained that shearing these fleece growing animals is definitely seasonal work in Texas. And that most get shorn twice each year. For the animals' health and comfort, they get those heavy fleeces off by the end of July, so they're cooler over Summer. And they begin their bookings in March. The animals keep their fleeces over the Winter months for warmth. So their shearing work was described as intense - 7 days a week, moving around the state, for about five months total. Bookings from farms would quieten off between August - Feb.
I watch Katie everyday (Darian too; however, she’s usually not behind the camera as much) and I am so very impressed by her skills and by the way she treats the animals in her care. They are living their dream and I am so happy for them. My daughter is currently attending to A&M and I am a nurse in Kansas. I miss her so and if I was given any sort of chance to work for Katie and Darian I would in a second and move back to Texas! Love you guys! Keep it up! Thanks for educating us and making these creatures comfy and beautiful ! 🦙♥️✌🏽
You're too good a business women Katie. Keep going girl. God bless. You do a wonderful job. My wife loves watching your videos. I never miss watching your hide. All the best in life. Cheers🥂
Praying that you reach 120$ target this year
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The rich stay rich by investing and investing without stopping then the poor stay poor by spending like the
Rich but yet not investing like the rich
Investing is a stepping stone to success, investing is what create wealth.
Recently,I invested in both stock and Crypto but currently I believe crypto is doing more better !!
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This story is awesome! Great that they’re able to make a profitable business out of what they love to do!
I've taken care of sheep just when a friend would go out of town. They were Suffolk as you well know are a VERY large breed. When I see you take down sheep and alpacas you make it look so easy. I think you both are very brave to handle them as farm animals can be so unpredictable. Then add they spit...lololol.
Thanks for showing that women can handle such a male dominated field. You both rock!
We got told that we needed office jobs for so long that anyone who doesn't work in office job and works in hard labor actually makes more money
Your logic is inverted: it’s *always* been the conventional wisdom that office jobs were better paying and, for as long as there have been office jobs, easier and “more respectable.”
That was because we were - for so long - a mostly agrarian population that wanted to “better” itself. Being in the city where information and change were happening, rather than removed from them on the farm, seemed like the answer.
But when *everyone* is in office jobs, and blue collar jobs go wanting, the pay scale flips.
There’s also the snob effect: “working w/one’s hands is for peasants”, whereas it is actually an art, if done right (as anyone who has plumbing or has hired a carpenter or electrician knows) and is very rewarding. And should be regarded as such.
Hard labor has an expiration date on it, that’s why. It takes the tax on the body over time. You can make big money during your youth, but it will catch up with age.
Wow… it was great to hear how how Katie and Darian got their start. I’m of the same opinion as everyone else who commented here - don’t give a flip about their personal life… except to see how happy they are together! I almost wish I had a small heard so I could hire them to do my shearing!
taking a second to appreciate how freaking gorgeous she is.
Im a born amd raised city girl that has not seen a sheep since a trip to the petting zoo as a kid, and i love her videos , they make me smile, i love how she calls their name and personality in the narration, i wish them all the best always, ill be watching 😍
I am fascinated by Katie and Darian and their wonderful work as shearers. And I’m so happy to see all the love and appreciation they are given in these comments, including the positive reviews by actual customers. Katie and Darian are professional, skilled, compassionate towards the animals and considerate of their owners. Plus they are joyous, positive rays of light. I am so glad to have found this UA-cam channel. These great ladies are truly inspiring.
I’ve been watching these two for a while now and it’s so good to see them getting recognized for their hard work and great character!!! Gig ‘em!! 👍🏻
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Congratulations. So many people are complaining they can't find jobs that pay enough. But the two of you went out and made your own company to do what you want and enjoy, with the lifestyle you want and make enough to support it. I wish more people would think creatively to do what you have done. I enjoy watching your videos, I can't tell you why, but it sort of soothing and interesting!
I literally spend at least an hour a day watching Katie from Right Choice clipping farm animals. It is immensely satisfying to watch.
And it does *not* look easy.
Well USA is a crazy place to live in where you might expect some tech geek struggling to make some decent yearly income but someone with jobs as 'shearing sheep', 'pool cleaning' etc to make nearly 6 digit income.. crazy!
I find their claims very hard to believe
It’s like that sometimes.
@@auroramothergoddess, 😆
That’s because you’ve been duped.
Stop listening to the same people all the time.
See if you can find some episodes of “Dirty Jobs”, a fantastic show from some years back, possibly on UA-cam.
The host, Mike Rowe, is s champion of blue collar jobs, largely because one can work fir her or himself and make a VERY nice living.
@@moremerry57 how many many are in these “dirty jobs” women won’t get hired they don’t even get considered
@@auroramothergoddess there have been a lot of women featured on dirty jobs. Mechanics, demolition crews, farm hands, factory worker, firework producers, zoo workers, tons of women.
Lady bosses come in all job categories! here for it!
I love watching your channel and I’m not sure why except for the satisfaction of seeing the way the coat comes off. I’m a single person business owner and I get where you’re coming from. If you get sick, there’s no ‘calling in’! You work much harder for yourself than you will for a company with fewer perks and benefits. Best of luck to you and your wife!
I love watching her YT videos she truly makes it look easy, let me tell sheering sheep and other fiber animals is no easy task, It's unbelievably easy to accidentally cut the animal or your self. my cousins and I wear all 4H kids My uncle was very caring he would take on the task of sheering all the market lambs, to ensure the safety of both us and our beloved lambs ❤️
Can't get enough of Katie and Darian videos! It's interesting and wonderful to watch them work. I think part of their success is the way they relate to their clients (the ones getting the shearing). They make sure that the animals aren't traumatized so that they don't get freaked out on future appointments. I've seen other people shear animals but it's something about these two women that are different and special when they shear. I hope they become financially secure in their business and continue making those videos!!!🐏🐑🦙🐐
These ladies care for the animals well being and they care about how there clients see them as in taking good care of the animals.
Kickbum on an excellent business!!! Hard,hot and stinky work. I didn't see one nick or a spot of blood on any of the shorn critters. Excellent work.
I love seeing these unique jobs featured!
Loved seeing someone super different with a unique job! More of these, please!
Your sexual orientation shouldn’t matter when you show up & do an exceptional job (work ethic is the important thing). Great work ladies
I love her, I hope she expands and hires more shearers to gain income without all the labor. If I had sheep I’d hire her!!
This was beautiful. Thank you so much for being so open and real.
This seems like a dream job
Get to own your own business
Travel a bit
Work with animals
Awesome 👍
It’s called work ethic and you two have it in spades. Round of applause! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love this series. It exposes a lot work people normally don't think of. Also that if you enjoy it, and do it well you can be well paid.
I don't know why it isn't mentioned anywhere in this piece but this is one of my favorite creators on TikTok. So soothing/satisfying to watch! I love this page even more now after hearing the backstory!
Amazing! 🙌🏽 more representation for these kinds of jobs please.
She’s 100% right, the truth is when your passion be comes your work it will still feel like work more often than not. So it’s just about what kind of hard work you’re interested in.
Love these videos! Really interesting to see different ways of making money, and the shearing clips are sooo satisfying :o
Absolutely love watching you work, listening to your stories, hearing the sound of the shearing tools, and share the joy of you working with your wife. You make something I knew nothing about fascinating and it's incredibly satisfying to see an animal bogged down in their own fleece be freed from it for the season by your skill. Please keep making your videos and I will keep watching
Awwww .. I just LOVE watching these two on their youtube channel, they are dedicated and so hard-working .. they really deserve every single dollar they make, and more!
Whoop!! Love seeing stories like this, especially when it’s a fellow LBGTQA+ Aggie!
Amazing skill!! It takes me over an hour to shear a sheep because I rarely do it, and it isn't neat like that. Wish they lived closer.
I love watching this woman work, she’s not only inspirational when it comes to work, but personal life as well
I the early 1980’s we had sheep between 10 to maybe 20+ and part of the shearing fee was letting them have the fleece. I’m really interested and touched by their love story.
Wow, isn't life crazy how it works out. You two met in kindergarten that something special got married and now you work together as a TEAM very special. Took a skill and honed it to perfection, you both work so hard. I'm very proud of you and I very rarely ever say that. CONGRATULATIONS on EVERYTHING (-:
You two are an outstanding working role model for the young folks. God bless you both and your career.
I just love you ladies! I think what you do is an art and you are masters! I am so glad you are able to make a good living at something you love doing and you absolutely deserve every penny 👍🏻👑💝
I love these two! I follow them on multiple platforms and they’re awesome 🥺
This couple need an award for animal humane rights. They Love the animals, they love their job, they have the lowest rate of cuts on animals. Someone please donate some supplies, medical first aid, grinding wheels, blades, if you really want to help the animals. Please someone donate some new type of animal based life and health insurance for humans, especially these humans. After wrestling with humans sized quad pedals for two decades they might need to set up transportation for the animal groups of five and below, to a local training school. just saying half travel half training. We need more fur farms that let kids know how to take care of animals and become the next generation of apprentices.
thats nuts very good money for working less then half a year. plus you can always scale up.
Good Work & Congrats!!
That’s $80k between two people. I wouldn’t say they’re getting rich off of it.
@@zachg6456 you can't scale up your job your wage is capped theres isn't. and they are building there dream not someone else's. Also, you control your time which is the ultimate goal for everyone.
No they can’t scale up unless they use cheap labor off illegal immigrants and pay them peanuts which is most farms anyways
Plus it’s not sustainable in the long run
Good for you. I’m a Trump lover and I respect you, your job, your spirit and your sexuality a million times.
To the day that all Americans respect each other without judgment! Good luck 🍀
You two are amazing. I have watched alot of the small clips of you shearing these guys and I love both of you guys for you all your hard work and dedication to these animals and their owners. Without your wonderful care there would be an awful lot of miserable animals. I love the way the animals interact with you, especially the Llamas. They definitely have to express their opinions. Their faces are so beautiful once you remove all of that fur.
I really appreciate your professionalism and great work! Blessings to you two !
Their shearing videos on tiktok are so soothing
They are killing it. Amazing job. Congrats 🎉
What do sheep say after getting a haircut?
Baa.
Sheep shearing I enjoy . Great income and keeps me fit makes my wife happy. 47 yr old now hopefully shear to mid 50s. Then back on the farm full time.
You both are busting your butt in heavy heat. It you are working wicked hard for every dime you earn and I’m so happy for you both. Keep enjoying your passion !
Their Tik Toc is amazing!
Nice video. I watch the ladies on UA-cam regularly and loved the background story. I think their work ethic came through clearly and they should be proud of themselves.
Wow, the drive of this woman is outstanding, and the shaving is quite satisfying, except when the llama was resisting.🤯
Katie & Darian do amazing work!! They work so hard to help people keep their animals happy & healthy. I’m glad they’re getting some well deserved attention.
In my county, in Britian, there is so little demand for fleeces that one farmer has recently been giving them away to people.
Can you put me in contact with him? I’d love some fleeces!!!