Yes, mostly so. There are a few sheep that simply don't like being sheared and are less cooperative, but it is a minority. Most are good with this style!
Been watching the Sheep Game from Scotland and Sandi Brock in Canada. You have a great teaching style. I wish you could get their numbers of subscribers. I hope you get there!
You are so amazing and knowledgeable! I just started with sheep. This was my first year attempting to shear. Oh my....I have watched so many videos and have read articles on this. Nothing is like the real thing. I have a hard time rolling them over, so tried on the stand. I got a few nicks and their wool is so unevenly sheared.😮 Now I'm leary to finish my last ones. Suggestions?
Hello, I can totally relate to you. It is challenging and, like most things, is harder in real life. I also have a hard time physically restraining them, which is why I prefer my stand and deck chairs. We do shearing as a two person job. I suggest a stand and deck chairs for shearing. For nicks, try a 20 tooth comb, keep the skin taught and not loose or wrinkly, and keep on hand some vet glue. As for uneven, don't be too hard on yourself! Unless they are in a show ring at a fair, they don't need to be perfect. Some of the unruly sheep, we are just happy to get the job accomplished, period. Make sure the cutter is sharp of course, don't shear when it's damp.
Excellent question. If you are solely using the stand, you wouldn't need to fast them. However, when I finish on the stand, I transfer them into a deck chair for a few minutes to trim their hooves and trim their bellies (Southdown breeds). So they will be tipped back for a few minutes. If I shear in evening after work, I will withhold their evening meal until we are done. On a weekend, I will feed them, wait a bit, and then shear all day, followed by bedtime feeding.
Thank you. We pick them up and put them on the stand. We don't have ramps or a hydraulic lift. We lift their front legs on first, then the back legs next. The Shetlands get a halter with lead, the other breeds do not. They are mostly pretty calm. The elders are the most calm and the yearlings are scared the first time. I can understand the yearlings, as they've never been sheared before and they don't know what's going on! The elderly sheep have learned to trust us and they are very calm as they've done this many times before. For the yearlings, you can talk to them and feed them a little grain while they are in the stand for the first time. I much prefer a stand versus getting kicked or throwing out my back!
Muy buen método para el proceso de trasquilar. Su información que comparte es muy importante y relevante.
I really appreciate this video. Your commentary is very informative and helpful. Thank you!
I like they way you shear your sheep. It looks very relaxed
Yes, mostly so. There are a few sheep that simply don't like being sheared and are less cooperative, but it is a minority. Most are good with this style!
Been watching the Sheep Game from Scotland and Sandi Brock in Canada. You have a great teaching style. I wish you could get their numbers of subscribers. I hope you get there!
Fantastic :-)
Nice video ❤
You are so amazing and knowledgeable! I just started with sheep. This was my first year attempting to shear. Oh my....I have watched so many videos and have read articles on this. Nothing is like the real thing. I have a hard time rolling them over, so tried on the stand. I got a few nicks and their wool is so unevenly sheared.😮 Now I'm leary to finish my last ones. Suggestions?
Hello, I can totally relate to you. It is challenging and, like most things, is harder in real life. I also have a hard time physically restraining them, which is why I prefer my stand and deck chairs. We do shearing as a two person job. I suggest a stand and deck chairs for shearing. For nicks, try a 20 tooth comb, keep the skin taught and not loose or wrinkly, and keep on hand some vet glue. As for uneven, don't be too hard on yourself! Unless they are in a show ring at a fair, they don't need to be perfect. Some of the unruly sheep, we are just happy to get the job accomplished, period. Make sure the cutter is sharp of course, don't shear when it's damp.
@@ShearGoodness Thank you so much!
Do you fast them prior to shearing in a stand or is it not necessary since they are standing?
Excellent question. If you are solely using the stand, you wouldn't need to fast them. However, when I finish on the stand, I transfer them into a deck chair for a few minutes to trim their hooves and trim their bellies (Southdown breeds). So they will be tipped back for a few minutes. If I shear in evening after work, I will withhold their evening meal until we are done. On a weekend, I will feed them, wait a bit, and then shear all day, followed by bedtime feeding.
This was a very helpful video! How do you get your sheep on the stand? They look so calm. Did they fight it more when shearing was new for them?
Thank you. We pick them up and put them on the stand. We don't have ramps or a hydraulic lift. We lift their front legs on first, then the back legs next. The Shetlands get a halter with lead, the other breeds do not. They are mostly pretty calm. The elders are the most calm and the yearlings are scared the first time. I can understand the yearlings, as they've never been sheared before and they don't know what's going on! The elderly sheep have learned to trust us and they are very calm as they've done this many times before. For the yearlings, you can talk to them and feed them a little grain while they are in the stand for the first time. I much prefer a stand versus getting kicked or throwing out my back!
Where can you buy the headstand at?
It's a homemade stand that I purchased used. When I decide to upgrade someday, I will likely purchase the stand from Sydell that has a hydraulic lift.
@@ShearGoodness I found one on Premier One.