Love watching these videos. Katie narrates them so well...wonderful sense of humor! Darian has the most beautiful smile....what's not to love about these two lovely hardworking ladies.
You crack me up. I applaud you girls for getting out there and making it for yourselves. I live in the Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio and had no idea there were so many sheep, llamas, and alpacas around here. Guess I need to pay more attention.
I've seen a lot of shearing, but you two are, by far, the most gentle, careful and compassionate professionals I've ever seen with these sweet little beating hearts. Love your videos, so keep them coming, please! ❤❤
Having only seen shearing done by a rough-handed shearer, I have continually been amazed at your firm but gentle handling. I never tire of your videos. I wonder: even if the fleeces are slightly felted, are they still processed for yarn? There has to be something salvageable!
How much of the wool is usable? If the animal hasn't been shorn yearly, is it too messy to use? Do people throw away good wool? If they don't put down a mat, does it mean they won't use it?
Camelids FTW. They're my favorite animals, from 🐫 to Alpacas. It's the necks and how they walk. Woop! Thanks for taking care of them! But I gotta ask...how the heck do you handle the "aroma" of sheep barns? Just remembering the smell from the Comal County Fair sends me running for a nose clip and Lysol spray!!!
Lol! I think that the spit from the camelids are WAY worse!!! But to be honest, I don't mind any of the smells at this point, unless its necrotic tissue or sick stool. Some times I wonder what my friends and family think when Darian and I come over after we work/sweat/hug sheep all day. Especially if I wrestled a Ram or Billy 😂 😂 😂
I absolutely love your videos ~ so satisfying ! 💛 & heartening re. the care & kindness you have for each animal: Very heart warming. As for your leg tying'..not matching industry standards'= your work is above & beyond..! Big Hugs to you both ! 👑💜💐
I'm sorry if you've covered this before, I just haven't come across it. But why is it that you restrain alpacas like that, but llamas can sit/stand/whatever? I know sometimes you halter llamas and keep their heads up to contain them, just curious about what seems like completely different methods between the two species. Either way, thanks for the fun and satisfying videos!
Great question. Alpacas have fiber from the tops of their heads, to their feet, between their legs and in their pits. In order to remove it from them, it’s safer to have them restrained so they don’t get hurt from jerking a leg or a head. Llamas have less fiber coverage and usually a calmer temperament. 🤘🏻
Watching this somehow reminds me of scenes from "The Dark Chrystal " movie 🎬 🎞 when they removed the coat 😳 🤔. If you haven't seen it then you just won't get it 😉 😜.
Wow, fast work! Love those shears. Compared to dog grooming they whizz by fast. I wonder if we can use anything similar to livestock shears for badly matted dog hair in extreme cases? If you know of any brand, please list. What is the meaning of your hand gestures with the horns? That has so many meanings worldwide. What do you mean when you wave like that?
Do they like it better with or without the fur? I'm into researching about animal derived fabrics! So I am very keen on knowing whether it's just you or everyone else who sheer them in a gentle way!
Hi, I'm curious and can't find the answer on google. What's with the "we don't step over llamas?" Do they try to buck and kick when you do that? It doesn't look like a smart thing to do to me either, but I'm not sure why. Thank you!
I don’t know why I love watching animals coats being shorn. However, I can only watch yours now. Too many others I’ve see the animal get up and they’ve got Nick‘s all over them. Really bothers me. Question when you say killing the blade, does the dirt dull the blade or slow the cutting action?
Both. From a dog grooming point of view - the dirt jams the sliding action of blades, starts to overheat them, and dulls the edge so they need sharpening frequently. You have to stop, clean them with special cleaner, then oil them before, during, after cutting. This is how it is for dogs. The livestock blades are much more robust but similar concept. This is why a lot of dog groomers shampoo the dog first then cut.
I notice on most of your shaves. You do not give that final smooth coat. You leave the animal's with a bumpy finish. If i was the owner's, I would perfer a smooth finished look. So, it Iooked like I paid someone to do it. Not like i did it myself. I admit you have had some challenges. Plus you have time restraint. The owner may not say anything. But I sure their thinking of it. Love your channel Best
Shears do not leave smooth finishes like clipper blades. The large teeth make natural, uneven streaks. Most owners would not give this smooth of a cut. You should look at owners that do it themselves, it looks nothing like this. The point of the shearing is to remove the fleece with efficiency and the least amount of stress to the animals, not to groom them. There is no need to make the animal wait any longer than necessary for a even, pretty look. All of my owners are thankful because this is a professional, industry standard job. They are live stock in a pasture, not a pet groomed for looked.
@@rightchoiceshearing You know, I really need to apologize to you. I read my comment back. And boy was I way out of line. I'm so sorry. I had a brain----. I am an example of you should read your comments for you send them.
True, but... like she said, the clippers are for shearing not dainty trims. Additionally, you get paid $35 per animal not $80 like a pet dog. So while a dog groomer can afford to spend 2-4 hrs on one dog, a livestock groomer needs to work faster to make less money. Livestock are also groomed in the fields not in an airconditioned salon. Its hard on the animal and the groomer. Speed is essential. Dog clippers have finer teeth for more detailed cuts. If you used this type of clipper on livestock, it would break. Their hair is thick and dense and you need very robust clippers. If you try to be too detailed, you may nick the skin more. These animals are in a pasture. Finely detailing them serves no purpose but to stress out the animal, damage your fine blades, nick them more. The hair also grows very fast on them, unlike dogs, so not much point in detailing.
The Live, Laugh, Love “heart” killed me 😂
I'm positive that I need to make that into a print!
Yes, I laughed like a maniac here!
Greetings from Sweden!
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The “mama llama baby drama” always makes me laugh just the way it was delivered was spot on
Love watching these videos. Katie narrates them so well...wonderful sense of humor! Darian has the most beautiful smile....what's not to love about these two lovely hardworking ladies.
The fleece underneath looks so pretty and soft!!!
You crack me up. I applaud you girls for getting out there and making it for yourselves. I live in the Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio and had no idea there were so many sheep, llamas, and alpacas around here. Guess I need to pay more attention.
Always love watching your videos. So interesting that you're self-taught.
Thank you! We love the support!
Geez! That kick! Yikes!😳 you are so good with them.
Какая прекрасная шерсть у этих милых животных !!! Наверно ваши умелицы вяжут из неё чудесные одежды ! БРАВО !!!
I never knew that I needed these videos in my life. Love it.
Welcome to the party 🤘
I've seen a lot of shearing, but you two are, by far, the most gentle, careful and compassionate professionals I've ever seen with these sweet little beating hearts. Love your videos, so keep them coming, please! ❤❤
I totally have to agree, Jeanie❤🦙🐑
"He has seen some shit"
Cracked me up 🤣 🤣 🤣
Reminded me of a llama that used to spit at me every single time.
These Llmas and alpacas are so darn cute! I bet they feel alot better afterwards! I love your narration too! Cracks me up!❤️🤣
Also, the “live, laugh, love” had me laughing
You make other sheep shearing videos seem boring in comparison. Love the commentary and the wit!
Having only seen shearing done by a rough-handed shearer, I have continually been amazed at your firm but gentle handling. I never tire of your videos. I wonder: even if the fleeces are slightly felted, are they still processed for yarn? There has to be something salvageable!
Nice to see some people are using the wool.
How much of the wool is usable? If the animal hasn't been shorn yearly, is it too messy to use? Do people throw away good wool? If they don't put down a mat, does it mean they won't use it?
Camelids FTW. They're my favorite animals, from 🐫 to Alpacas. It's the necks and how they walk. Woop! Thanks for taking care of them!
But I gotta ask...how the heck do you handle the "aroma" of sheep barns? Just remembering the smell from the Comal County Fair sends me running for a nose clip and Lysol spray!!!
Lol! I think that the spit from the camelids are WAY worse!!! But to be honest, I don't mind any of the smells at this point, unless its necrotic tissue or sick stool. Some times I wonder what my friends and family think when Darian and I come over after we work/sweat/hug sheep all day. Especially if I wrestled a Ram or Billy 😂 😂 😂
@@rightchoiceshearing You'll know what they think if they gift y'all a big supply of Lume!🤣
I love your videos they are great to watch, satisfying and a snuggly calm hug even with the feisty ones lol. Stay safe out there as we heat up.
Baby Coconut!❤
Oh, how sweet ... the mama and baby.
Lol at the heart shape outline.
I absolutely love your videos ~ so satisfying ! 💛 & heartening re. the care & kindness you have for each animal: Very heart warming. As for your leg tying'..not matching industry standards'= your work is above & beyond..! Big Hugs to you both ! 👑💜💐
I'm sorry if you've covered this before, I just haven't come across it. But why is it that you restrain alpacas like that, but llamas can sit/stand/whatever? I know sometimes you halter llamas and keep their heads up to contain them, just curious about what seems like completely different methods between the two species. Either way, thanks for the fun and satisfying videos!
Great question. Alpacas have fiber from the tops of their heads, to their feet, between their legs and in their pits. In order to remove it from them, it’s safer to have them restrained so they don’t get hurt from jerking a leg or a head. Llamas have less fiber coverage and usually a calmer temperament. 🤘🏻
I love watching you two girls. You do a great job
I find this shearing extremely satisfying!
Your videos always crack me up & you remind me of my sister!
these videos help me get through the day. i thought Texans had an accent/drawl.
:38 I was worried Sweet Chin Music was coming 😨
Katie u are so funny. U always smile ing.
Ohhhhhh, the indignity of it all. 😹😹💞✌️🌻
3:59 that one looks sooo soft
AMAZING
The kiss was so cute!! Good video. 👍
Très beau travail 😘
The one haircut looked exactly like yours. Did the alpaca request it?? You do awesome work. 😊😊❤❤
Watching this somehow reminds me of scenes from "The Dark Chrystal " movie 🎬 🎞 when they removed the coat 😳 🤔. If you haven't seen it then you just won't get it 😉 😜.
Nice.
❤ for the algorithm ❤❤
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Wow, fast work! Love those shears. Compared to dog grooming they whizz by fast. I wonder if we can use anything similar to livestock shears for badly matted dog hair in extreme cases? If you know of any brand, please list.
What is the meaning of your hand gestures with the horns? That has so many meanings worldwide. What do you mean when you wave like that?
"Glow-up!"
You should invent a vacuum for after they get sheared. To take the dirt off.
Do they like it better with or without the fur? I'm into researching about animal derived fabrics! So I am very keen on knowing whether it's just you or everyone else who sheer them in a gentle way!
Do you shear Vikunjas too?
But why are Llama done standing and alpaca done strung out?
Where can we get a Lama Sweaters
Hiiii
Hi, I'm curious and can't find the answer on google. What's with the "we don't step over llamas?" Do they try to buck and kick when you do that? It doesn't look like a smart thing to do to me either, but I'm not sure why. Thank you!
Why not leave a "mohawk" all the way down the male llama's back? That would look cool.😂😂😂
I live near San Antonio I’d love to help
Why are Lamas shorn standing and Alpacas lay down?
I don’t know why I love watching animals coats being shorn. However, I can only watch yours now. Too many others I’ve see the animal get up and they’ve got Nick‘s all over them. Really bothers me. Question when you say killing the blade, does the dirt dull the blade or slow the cutting action?
Both. From a dog grooming point of view - the dirt jams the sliding action of blades, starts to overheat them, and dulls the edge so they need sharpening frequently. You have to stop, clean them with special cleaner, then oil them before, during, after cutting. This is how it is for dogs. The livestock blades are much more robust but similar concept. This is why a lot of dog groomers shampoo the dog first then cut.
I notice on most of your shaves. You do not give that final smooth coat. You leave the animal's with a bumpy finish. If i was the owner's, I would perfer a smooth finished look. So, it Iooked like I paid someone to do it. Not like i did it myself. I admit you have had some challenges. Plus you have time restraint. The owner may not say anything. But I sure their thinking of it.
Love your channel
Best
Shears do not leave smooth finishes like clipper blades. The large teeth make natural, uneven streaks. Most owners would not give this smooth of a cut. You should look at owners that do it themselves, it looks nothing like this. The point of the shearing is to remove the fleece with efficiency and the least amount of stress to the animals, not to groom them. There is no need to make the animal wait any longer than necessary for a even, pretty look. All of my owners are thankful because this is a professional, industry standard job. They are live stock in a pasture, not a pet groomed for looked.
@@rightchoiceshearing
You know, I really need to apologize to you. I read my comment back. And boy was I way out of line. I'm so sorry. I had a brain----. I am an example of you should read your comments for you send them.
True, but... like she said, the clippers are for shearing not dainty trims. Additionally, you get paid $35 per animal not $80 like a pet dog. So while a dog groomer can afford to spend 2-4 hrs on one dog, a livestock groomer needs to work faster to make less money. Livestock are also groomed in the fields not in an airconditioned salon. Its hard on the animal and the groomer. Speed is essential.
Dog clippers have finer teeth for more detailed cuts. If you used this type of clipper on livestock, it would break. Their hair is thick and dense and you need very robust clippers. If you try to be too detailed, you may nick the skin more. These animals are in a pasture. Finely detailing them serves no purpose but to stress out the animal, damage your fine blades, nick them more. The hair also grows very fast on them, unlike dogs, so not much point in detailing.
Love your videos but the format of this one is very annoying. It's cutting so much out
Wow! Those kicks looked powerful. Have you been kicked or bitten much? 🦙
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