So you are to these alpacas kind of like what farriers are to horses. How marvelous that you do so much for these critters! Such concern for their well being and comfort! Thanks for sharing. ❤️
I think you two ladies are amazing. So kind and caring whilst making animals feel so much better with your incredible skills. Thank you for what you do for animals especially those that are suffocating in their own wool . 🎉
I love how thorough you are, using tarp to keep the fleeces clean, being so gentle and efficient in shearing. Lucky critters to have you work on them!😊
Every shearing is a little surprising to me. When I was a kid we loved to hold the shearers' hands bc they were soft and smooth. Katy, where are you and Devon from?
We have alpacas where my dad works. One of them was super friendly with me on shearing day…before we cut off all of his fluff. He was pissed at me afterwards because I was the one who walked him over to the area to shear him lol
Love love love your work Katy! Youre good with the animals as well as voice overs. What a nice couple of ladies you guys are. Wish we could be neighbors!.
I actually have sheared sheep. approx 50 yr ago. 2 days/ I think 200 sheep/ three of us. I had never before/ never since.( not sure about the other two's exp.) But I did give an honest try @ learning. Learned enough to RESPECT YOU BIG TIME!! I/ sheep worked well, I got the "set on butt, leanem back" rock side to to side, roll'em, and zip the spine last. No prob. I also learned how easy it is to "nick", and why sharp shears is a MUST!! Hat's off to you!! The sheep(llamas, alpacas, etc) are in GOOD HANDS!!
I really enjoy watching you work. Live in Iowa during the Summer and Blanco Texas in the winter. I'll be stopping by the fair to watch you compete this summer. Maybe run into you at a gas station in Texas. Keep up the excellent videos and grey work you both do.
I can sort of answer this, the process for rabbit wool processing is sort of similar but on a smaller scale! I have an angora rabbit and a netherland dwarf (they are bonded). Becuase my angora is spayed all her energy goes to wool production. I keep her sanitary areas and chest clipped for cleanliness reasons but once a year I sheer her blanket. I then wash the wool by hand in a plastic tub (the fibers are bad for plumbing), put it in a mesh nylon bag and put it in a salad spinner to try and shake all the water out before sun drying it. Then I go through the process of carding where I make all the fibers lay one way. I usually then dye it and then use a tool called a drop spindle to spin it into yarn. It's a really painstaking process and I went through it just to test it bout but my one rabbit doesn't really produce enough fur to justify it.
I agree. I don't k ow what they do but there are other videos of home far.ers processing wool at home. I agree with you I'd like to see what's done with this wool.
You want to be careful about washing/drying, because that can cause matting, but wash in a basin outside (birds love wool for nests), dry in the sun, comb (card), dye (optional) and ready to use!
Judy Johnson, alpaca fiber is incredibly warm! Super light, fine, and not knitted anything like sheep wool. The advantage is it has no lanolin like sheep or goat wool do. I break out in hives from sheep or (angora) goat due to the lanolin. For people who need ultra light, fine clothes alpaca and llama suit the bill. If you watch Katie shearing alpaca or llama, you can see what she calls "crimp" in the tracks. I learned so much from talking to people at the Washington Evergreen Fair some years back. At a table were samples and apparel knitted from the various wools and fibers. I was amazed! The lady said cross country skiers, extreme hikers, and long distance cyclists bought everything her flock produces. Paid to be a snoop that day.
This is what I wish I would have done when I was young. It wasn't even on my radar, instead I was a human being sheerer. I might not have been able to though, I'm not nearly as strong as you. I love how you love these great animals. Love these videos!
I have to confess..I watch hours and hours of your videos! Katie.. your narration is HAIR- larious🤣🤣( see what I did just there?? Hair-la) 😂😂🤣 😅. How I wish I even knew about this as a job when I was younger!! Next time around I'm gonna be a Shearererer!
Awesome work! I really enjoy watching this process. Do you think you could shear my boyfriends head!? Yes, I'm 59 and he's 65 and he's my boyfriend. At this age what do I call him?😁 I always have to shave his head when what hair he has gets too long, and I dislike this job terribly! 😵💫🥴 I apologize for getting off the subject of your job. You so awesome work! Sending love and hugs from NE Ohio ❤️
Lolz I have no idea how I stumbled upon your channel. This is the first time I have seen such exotic animals like llamas/alpacas/sheep (we don't have such animals in my country) being sheared. You're entertaining too,Katie. You and the animals make me laugh. Is it true that llamas spit at people? I wonder what's the difference between a llama and an alpaca. They look the same to me. Goats and sheep look so different but both produce mutton. Yet they both don't produce wool. While goats smell from 100m away I wonder if sheep smell too. Anyway,I had a lot of fun watching. Thank you.
I happened upon another sharing site what is snooze I have transferred my obsession with orcas eating sharks to you and your wife shearing sheep you beautifully and articulately with just a dash of humor put me to sleep every night how common is that to have two gals like you tuck me in counting sheep at night blessings on your very creative and entertaining and fascinating endeavor
I took up shearing in 1977, because I was a shepherd on a school for spinning, weaving and natural dying. Had 300 Coriadeland ten southdowns. Mostly sheared suffeck locally in Canada before being deported for stealing Canadian jobs!
So you are to these alpacas kind of like what farriers are to horses. How marvelous that you do so much for these critters! Such concern for their well being and comfort! Thanks for sharing. ❤️
I think you two ladies are amazing. So kind and caring whilst making animals feel so much better with your incredible skills. Thank you for what you do for animals especially those that are suffocating in their own wool . 🎉
I love how thorough you are, using tarp to keep the fleeces clean, being so gentle and efficient in shearing. Lucky critters to have you work on them!😊
I love the voice over! The little comments you makes about the animals is so cute. I really am thrilled I came across you ladies. ❣️
I love those cinnamon colored ones and watching such a talented person at work.
Thank you!
Every shearing is a little surprising to me. When I was a kid we loved to hold the shearers' hands bc they were soft and smooth. Katy, where are you and Devon from?
It is obvious you love your job and the animals. Thank you so, so much for sharing your world and all the kindness. It's incredible ❤
Stunning alpacas. All of those animals had quality fiber. Nice to see an owner making things with that beautiful and warm wool. 😊
Oh, the last picture of the Alpaca in this wide landscape and with this blue sky is beautyful!
I don't know why, but I like watching you shear.
Me too!
Relaxing to watch! I don't know why 😊
I have actually knitted a few scarves with Alpaca fibers and I was not disappointed!
The elation of these animals when they get a hair cut is priceless 😍
I love watching you sheer and do the voice over as you are working. These were beautiful alpacas. The hat and scarf were amazing.
Paid me all in 1’s 😂😂😂
Love the humor!
Представляете сколько свитеров, носок и шапок свяжется из этой прекрасной шерсти!
Agree, Alpaca wool is great! My favourite yarn! Actually, I'm going to crochet a fluffy blanket for my new grandchild.❤
Shearing must be like a treasure hunt, a surprise to see the spots and patterns every time 😁 love your stories 😁
He is truly beautiful 🤩. The first one!! And all of them are beautiful 😍❤️
I LOOOVE THESE GIRLS!! AND, THE NARRATION..MAKES ME LAUGH!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣💕💕💕💕🤣🤣🤣🤣
They doing a service of love for these animals who all end up loving hair cut day😍😍
We have alpacas where my dad works. One of them was super friendly with me on shearing day…before we cut off all of his fluff. He was pissed at me afterwards because I was the one who walked him over to the area to shear him lol
What a delightfully satisfying video!😊 thank you for sharing your life
Love love love your work Katy! Youre good with the animals as well as voice overs. What a nice couple of ladies you guys are. Wish we could be neighbors!.
I actually have sheared sheep. approx 50 yr ago. 2 days/ I think 200 sheep/ three of us. I had never before/ never since.( not sure about the other two's exp.) But I did give an honest try @ learning. Learned enough to RESPECT YOU BIG TIME!! I/ sheep worked well, I got the "set on butt, leanem back" rock side to to side, roll'em, and zip the spine last. No prob. I also learned how easy it is to "nick", and why sharp shears is a MUST!! Hat's off to you!! The sheep(llamas, alpacas, etc) are in GOOD HANDS!!
It’s mesmerizing to watch you shear these beautiful animals..
How do these women do this they are fantastic. I love this, the care they use.
I really enjoy watching you work. Live in Iowa during the Summer and Blanco Texas in the winter. I'll be stopping by the fair to watch you compete this summer. Maybe run into you at a gas station in Texas. Keep up the excellent videos and grey work you both do.
This is so calming and relaxing to watch...beautiful 🎉
I wanna know the process after trimming those wool/fur. Like how they process it and make something out of it. It will be more satisfying then
I can sort of answer this, the process for rabbit wool processing is sort of similar but on a smaller scale! I have an angora rabbit and a netherland dwarf (they are bonded). Becuase my angora is spayed all her energy goes to wool production. I keep her sanitary areas and chest clipped for cleanliness reasons but once a year I sheer her blanket. I then wash the wool by hand in a plastic tub (the fibers are bad for plumbing), put it in a mesh nylon bag and put it in a salad spinner to try and shake all the water out before sun drying it. Then I go through the process of carding where I make all the fibers lay one way. I usually then dye it and then use a tool called a drop spindle to spin it into yarn. It's a really painstaking process and I went through it just to test it bout but my one rabbit doesn't really produce enough fur to justify it.
I’m sure it involves copious amounts of beer 🍺 🤣
I agree. I don't k ow what they do but there are other videos of home far.ers processing wool at home. I agree with you I'd like to see what's done with this wool.
You want to be careful about washing/drying, because that can cause matting, but wash in a basin outside (birds love wool for nests), dry in the sun, comb (card), dye (optional) and ready to use!
Judy Johnson, alpaca fiber is incredibly warm! Super light, fine, and not knitted anything like sheep wool. The advantage is it has no lanolin like sheep or goat wool do. I break out in hives from sheep or (angora) goat due to the lanolin. For people who need ultra light, fine clothes alpaca and llama suit the bill. If you watch Katie shearing alpaca or llama, you can see what she calls "crimp" in the tracks.
I learned so much from talking to people at the Washington Evergreen Fair some years back. At a table were samples and apparel knitted from the various wools and fibers. I was amazed! The lady said cross country skiers, extreme hikers, and long distance cyclists bought everything her flock produces.
Paid to be a snoop that day.
Marvin is the cutest! And he knoooows it! 💕🦙
I don't know why... but it is just relaxing and satisfying to see animals being sheered.
I love how you pose with your "client" when the haircut is done. And love your smile!!
❤ I love your videos. Your narration is informative and hilarious. Thank you for inducing chuckles and smiles .🤓🤓☀️☀️
Wonderful explanations on things being done and why👌
Thank you so much, i really enjoy watching your videos 🫶♥️
Marvin is gorgeous! That personality!
Wow. You girls do it all. Barber, manicurist, and dentist. 👍
This is what I wish I would have done when I was young. It wasn't even on my radar, instead I was a human being sheerer. I might not have been able to though, I'm not nearly as strong as you. I love how you love these great animals. Love these videos!
I think I am in love with Alpaca shearing. 😳 So wonderful.
What a adorable baby 😘😘🥰❤️💕
I think my favorite part is all the different critter names.
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You are an amazing shearer.
Your videos are great to watch.
Those were the prettiest and cleanest ones I’ve seen. They look so much sweeter all nice and clean
I have to confess..I watch hours and hours of your videos! Katie.. your narration is HAIR- larious🤣🤣( see what I did just there?? Hair-la) 😂😂🤣 😅. How I wish I even knew about this as a job when I was younger!! Next time around I'm gonna be a Shearererer!
Same!
When it's not moving fast I find watching this so relaxing. When my brothers go to the barber, I literally lay on the bench and watch them cut hair.
You’re a hoot, and you do great work. Always leave me with a smile. Wishing you both a happy and healthy new year.
omfg He's ready for dollar Natty night... and somehow I found a puppy! lmfaooo
I love these videos! I love that you're helping them and that ur nice to them!🙌💞
Good way to start my day. It sooths me, somehow. My favorite part: seeing you with each victim ...... I mean - furbie after, you're done. ;)
I stumbled upon you and have been enjoying your stamina, artistic shearing ability. I like the narrative also ❤
Awesome work! I really enjoy watching this process. Do you think you could shear my boyfriends head!? Yes, I'm 59 and he's 65 and he's my boyfriend. At this age what do I call him?😁 I always have to shave his head when what hair he has gets too long, and I dislike this job terribly! 😵💫🥴 I apologize for getting off the subject of your job. You so awesome work! Sending love and hugs from NE Ohio ❤️
So nice. I am sure they are all happier after their ‘beauty’ day.
I love your videos and especially your commentary. 🐑🤍🖤🤎
I love you narration, as well as watching you peal away that beautiful fiber
This is addicting. I love the commentary. It very entertaining.
You are awesome! Wish I could hang with you for a day! 🥰
That would be cool!
You are amazing! I love watching you. Stay awesome!
Watching this is soothing for ME.
I just found your channel and subscribed. You are so gentle with the animals and respectful. I love watching your vids💚
You are so funny ! Thanks for the entertainment!
He's pretty, and he.....knows it....🤣🤣🤣
They probably feel like they're getting a massage... yay 🙌 🙌 🙌
OMG STUNNING!!
Beautiful animals who are all happy after hair cut day
Hypnotising!
This Is Just So Satisfying Too Watch😊Thanks For Sharing❤
Al is such a beautiful color. I wish i wasn't allergic to wool.
Beautiful scarf and hat. I know they are soft because I have a scarf. When I hear that some owners throw away the fur I cringe.
You have nice humor! So fun to listen to!
Good job
Exselente...esposos.🤗
Love these videos
I love the brown llama so cute 🥰
oh u found a puppy!! did u keep it or u ment it's already urs? anyway cute how he tosses his head back like he does!
Ohhhhh i love watching you shear
Thank you!!!💕🤘🏼
Love your videos! ❤
Que pratica um amor parece que os animais ficam calmos parabéns. Brasil 🇧🇷.
I just love your work❤
I’m ready to order an alpaca fur rug and shout at my employees like Denzel Washington “that’s alpaca. That’s $25k alpaca. Blot that shit.” Lol.
So satisfying! :-)
You doing fantastic job so incredible well done 👏🌹💐
Such pretty llamas good jobs!
1:47 there's surprisingly little alpaca under all that fur 😆
Like, I really thought there would be more bulk, but the guy is just tiny!
I love the before and after 😘
How in the world did you get into this line of work? Love watching your channel!!
How cute especially the teeth
Did he eat an edible before hand?! Way mellow
Ii love your videos
Lolz I have no idea how I stumbled upon your channel. This is the first time I have seen such exotic animals like llamas/alpacas/sheep (we don't have such animals in my country) being sheared.
You're entertaining too,Katie. You and the animals make me laugh.
Is it true that llamas spit at people?
I wonder what's the difference between a llama and an alpaca. They look the same to me.
Goats and sheep look so different but both produce mutton. Yet they both don't produce wool. While goats smell from 100m away I wonder if sheep smell too.
Anyway,I had a lot of fun watching. Thank you.
Amo ver seu trabalho.adoraria saber tosquear,com amor esses bichos simpáticos. Brasil.montserrat Badia Morales
I love spinning alpaca fiber.
Pumpkin spice 😍
and somehow I found a puppy! XD loooooooool capri pants!!!! looooooool and a shiner!!! poor fellow must have gotten teased in alpaca school every day!
How did you ever decide to do this for a living? I find it fascinating!
Just wondering do you use the alpaca wool for anything, I wanted to ask because I have two alpacas myself
So satisfying
I happened upon another sharing site what is snooze I have transferred my obsession with orcas eating sharks to you and your wife shearing sheep you beautifully and articulately with just a dash of humor put me to sleep every night how common is that to have two gals like you tuck me in counting sheep at night blessings on your very creative and entertaining and fascinating endeavor
Pumpkin Spice: I can see! It's a miracle!!
I wish you would make full videos like you used to
Me encantan tus videos, ojalá y algún día me enseñe a traquilar los borreguitos
THESE ARE SOME DOCILE ANIMALS.....WOW!!!
Wild! Are you mentoring future shearers? Or can you recommend how to go about getting into being a shearer?
I took up shearing in 1977, because I was a shepherd on a school for spinning, weaving and natural dying. Had 300 Coriadeland ten southdowns. Mostly sheared suffeck locally in Canada before being deported for stealing Canadian jobs!
Cute
Ur amazing