What a lovely job you have there. I think if I ever get any more pet sheep a small herd of Shetlands will be my choice. Horned Dorset sheep although incredibly tame are so big and heavy you need to be quite fit to do there feet and shear. I would like to see a video for foot treatment/ trimming on sheep and goat's soon if you could 👍
@@nunofyourbizness5975 I am such a beginner spinner that all fleeces are challenging for me (ha!) but they are a double coated breed so that can be a challenge. Short fluffy fibers and long harsher fibers. Some people spin them separately.
Really interesting Fran. I love the primitive breeds. Thank you
You're more than welcome!
What a lovely job you have there.
I think if I ever get any more pet sheep a small herd of Shetlands will be my choice.
Horned Dorset sheep although incredibly tame are so big and heavy you need to be quite fit to do there feet and shear.
I would like to see a video for foot treatment/ trimming on sheep and goat's soon if you could 👍
They certainly are good for a workout! Great idea, we'll put it in the schedule 😊
My second favorite breed of sheep - just behind my Icelandics.
How is icelandic wool for spinning?
@@nunofyourbizness5975 I am such a beginner spinner that all fleeces are challenging for me (ha!) but they are a double coated breed so that can be a challenge. Short fluffy fibers and long harsher fibers. Some people spin them separately.
Are shetland rams very aggressive?
Evil little things escape all the time. Alcatraz, Stalag Luft III, Colditz, Spandau ADX Florence, the Shetland would escape the lot with ease.