THE STORY OF SHEEP || EWE UNIVERSITY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มี.ค. 2019
- Hi Everyone! I've been reading a lot of studies about sheep this week and thought I would share that with you today. In this video I talk about the history of sheep and their domestication, facts and trivia about sheep, how to tell sheep and goats apart, and then review a number of studies showing that sheep aren't as mindless and dumb as people think. I hope you enjoy the information, and leave me your comments and questions below.
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My daughter raised sheep for 4-H and the sheep did know her. I remember Super in his pen at our local fair and when he had seen my daughter standing talking to a friend he began making loud baa sounds, when she turned around to see what sheep was making all the noise Super made even louder baa sounds and started to ram the stall. He recognized her voice and her face. My girlfriend's sheep acted just like a dog. Laying down by Karen's feet, rubbing up against her wanting to be stratched and followed her everywhere. Cinnamon even enjoyed being sheared by Karen as she knew she was going to get a soothing cream massage after her fleece donation. Some of my fondest memories are Karen sitting in her studio knitting and Cinnamon laying at her feet chewing her cud.
A week ago, I got to meet a sheep. It was at a petting zoo day my university organised. He was so cute; he was a little, all black cloud of fluff and had a tiny pair of horns. He kept begging for scritches under his chin and behind his ears. His name was Hof.
This was super fun! I watched this after recently watching one of Fruity Knitting’s Shepherdess interviews, where she talked about being at a sheep festival and hearing a bahhh, turning around there was a sheep who she had not seen in (I think she said 2 years), but who saw her in the crowd and literally called out to her! It was a heartwarming story. Your talk on this topic made it fact, not her emotional attachment. I’m going to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival in a month, and I will carry this story with me as I visit the sheep and give them big happy smiles. Let’s see what happens!
I’ve knitted for almost 30 years but have just started to get really interested in sheep. Your podcast was so interesting! Thank you.
I was born and raised in MN. At one point, our neighbor raised sheep. Mostly for meat , i think. They seemed fairly intelligent as far as i can remember. There are several large sheepherds around that area. Some have a donkey to protect the herd and some are starting to use llamas.
Thank you for this wonderful informative video. Have a most inspired week.
Thank you, I always learn something when I watch your podcasts.
I moved from the Chicago suburbs to the Phoenix suburbs around 20 years ago. We had quite a few sheep farms nearby before growth and expansion moved them away. I remember one instance when driving my then first grader to school when a flock of sheep were being herded on the road and completely surrounded the cars and school bus. I put down the windows of our little Saturn car and let the sheep look in and “baa” at us. It’s a happy memory! Thank you for sharing your research! I truly enjoyed every minute!
Thank you for the interesting program about sheep. I enjoyed hearing about the difference between sheep and goats. And the history of how sheep populated the earth. Also the number of sheep breeds is astounding! I enjoy knitting with wool that is from rare breed sheep. I like helping to keep the breeds alive and supporting those who can raise and take care of these breeds as well as offer yarn and fleece. Thank you. Donna
I learned a great deal from the episode - thank you. It all reinforces that those of us within the knitting community should be aware of the provenance of any yarn we buy, and strive to only use producers whose methods are animal friendly and compassionate. Jinny
I never went to college...barely made it out HS, I don't own sheep but I knit & recently learned to knit at 71. I love your channel & because it's not only entertaining but so educational without realizing that I'm being educated! haha Thanx much for sharing & enjoy the spring in your part of the country....I'm on the desert in CA with a high of 79/80 today :D
Thank you for such an insightful study on sheep. I knit a lot with wool, however knew very little about sheep and almost everything I learned was new.
Dear Dr. K, thanks as usual for an interesting and informative show. I have had no personal experience with sheep or goats; in fact, just about everything I know I've learned from you! There's a scripture passage that has always puzzled me - it's about when Jacob was earning his bride(s) from their Uncle Laban, and Laban tried to cheat him many times, assigning the less desirable spotted, striped or speckled sheep to him. I guess I was of the opinion that sheep have always been white, but your explanation about the earlier breeds being brown and gray has helped me understand that story better. So thanks (again) for your tireless research!
The Bible speaks of the sheep knowing the Shepherd and,of course, the shepherd knowing his flock. I am glad scientists have corroborated the truth from the Bible. Thank you for a very interesting podcast. John 10:14
Hi Kristine! I'm a city girl and not a whole lot of exposure to sheep. This was so very interesting and enjoyable to learn. Sheep are awesome creatures. Gotta love them all.
Very interesting! I have always been very fond of sheep every since I started knitting with wool. I do appreciate the very much. Before that I knew nothing. Knitting opened my eyes to my interest in sheep and wool.
Kelly, that was fascinating. Thank you.
What a great episode. Somehow slipped past me when you uploaded it. I wondered where you were, thinking 'spring break'. Thanks so much. As much as I knit and enjoy yarn and only seeing sheep in pastures whilst on a drive or in a petting zoo, I never give them much thought. I really enjoyed the history portion and how sheep were domesticated and cultivated into each society. Thank you for taking the time to research and share this knowledge with us.
Fascinating, as always. I live in a city and have no experience with farm animals. So, I really appreciate learning things like this. Who knew sheep recognized faces in the same way humans recognize them. Very interesting.
Ooo Dr Kelly so glad you were able to post another educational video. Hope to hear more from you.
Wow! I learned a lot this episode! I have heard that the sheep recognize the shepherd that takes care of them, just like most other domesticated animals but to know that they can differentiate between two different humans or breeds is remarkable! Thank you for the information and the knowledgeable studies that you do. Very informative podcast 👍🏼
What a great episode! I love your podcast! It’s always so informative and interesting! Thank you for all the research you do & for sharing it!
Fascinating info!
Lovely! I shared your video on my Ravelry homepage!
super interesting! Almost everything you presented was new info. Thanks you!!
Very interesting. Amazed at the amount of research you did on this subject Especially on your spring break. Great job
Fascinating ! I learned so much about these wonderful creatures from your video. Thank you, Dr. Kelly!
Awesome info for a spinner! I learned so much. Thank you!
Fascinating episode!
Wow! So interesting! I’m really finding more and more about sheep and fiber. Thank you for the great information
Thank you for this video. I love learning more about sheep and the breeds available to us. Loved the history “lesson”.
Thanks for this very informative video! I have, like most people, seen and heard a lot about sheep and goats over my life. But, I had no idea of all that was hidden. Thank you again!
How did I miss seeing this video? I love all your videos and I thought I had seen them all. Some of them more than once!
Thankyou for this information. I always learn so much from your videos!💜
Fascinating, thanks.
This is great, thanks for the information. Great job!
Very interesting. I had no clue that there was so much sheep research. Thanks!!
Going back and watching a few of your older videos. I really enjoy your style and approach. I hope you are doing ok and finding ways to continue to learn and share.
Hi Katie! Thank you so much. I just finished the semester and am getting ready for new videos, so stay tuned. 😀
Fascinating! That so much for this interesting presentation.
Wow - you were on Spring Break so I figured you'd be relaxing knitting. But you were busy researching sheep. I think you just earned an honorary Shepherd degree. I found it very interesting. So black wool cannot be dyed?
Great video, I learned so much!
thank you, Prof.
Extremely ausome , ! Loved IT THANK YOU
Interesting, I knew sheep recognize their handlers and often remember those that go away for a long time, but the other points were interesting to learn. I enjoy your informative podcasts.
Very interesting! Love comparative psych
This is a fantastic video! I'm a history Geek (almost became a historian before I settled back into psychology). I'm going to share the link around the knitting Facebook pages and Ravelry pages that I'm on. Great one Kristine!
Wow, sheep can recognize faces! I was surprised
Thank you for this, such an interesting topic. It was surprising about the similarities to us. Really thoroughly enjoyed this. Switched the iron off and sat down to watch after only a few minutes. xxJane
Thank you ,very informative !!
I found this very interesting. I had been wondering how many different breeds of sheep there where I'm glad to finally find out. I also found it interesting to learn where merino sheep are originally from and how they got their name.
I always enjoy your videos. Very informative.
I was wondering what you teach at the university.
Really interesting...as always💜
One: wool itches and that's why i don't like wool clothing. My experience in washing and putting wool pants in a dryer (first time washing clothes in college) was it shrank to half it's original size -- I was shocked (another reason to dislike wool clothing).
I watch a podcast called TinyPaperFoxes and she is a new shepardest and I thought she might enjoy this episode, so will pass on your link. Interesting the things people study at university.
I wonder if they miss the sheep that have died. I am so impressed with these studies! I was going to make a stupid political comment, observation or opinion but I won't....LOL! Love your videos and I feel so much smarter for having watched them.
While visiting Ireland, we saw a low cloud moving across a hill. It was sheep!
Thank you, agree with Julie, this was very informative and very interesting. :)
Happy St Patrick’s Day! Great video! I have never been near a sheep. I would like to touch one but it probably won’t happen in this lifetime.
I knew it would be well done Thanks
I have not spent lots of time with sheep but I did have a herd of Saanen for 10+ yrs and know that they communicated and understood me clearly to the amusement of others so I should have induced this. Still the video was super. I still want leg of lamb, does that make me horrid?
Fascinating how Sheep transformed civilization, yet History ignores the Sheep
Interesting, thanks. When I was young my brothers and I would try to ride them!
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I lost you for a time. Had to get a new phone, & you disappeared! Got you back now. :))
The similarities between sheep and humans doesn’t surprise me. There are many verses in the Bible that describe humans as having similar behaviors to sheep.😉
Excellent research! Yes, there are over 1,000 different breeds of sheep (and more being developed) each with different quality of wool (some have no hair at all!) and yet people say they are allergic to wool! Balderdash!! But what you gonna do with closed minds?!!