There is only a small amount of WOOL removed from the rear of the sheep. At no point is body or neck twisted. Are you a robot or commenting on a different video?

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I think you can clearly see from the footage that all the sheep are stood contently after been handled. Not sure how you justify your claim.

Well, it's better than dropping them on the ground and trimming...

And the sheep demonstrate any stress where exactly?

The sheep are restrained for their own safety and to make it safe and easy for the operater to perform various essential tasks. They come inside only to lamb and this again is for the sheep's benefit. Inside they our safe from predators, have unlimited food and water and of course aren't effected by bad weather.

Douglas Edge Morning Douglas, i was wondering if I could pick your brain about the operational side of this unit? Could we possibly exchange numbers? We have a unit and have a couple of queries regarding it? Thanks Craig Robertson

Are you suggesting a man made fibre like polyester that uses valuable natural resources in its production and cotton that requires large amounts of water is better than a natural , renewable fibre like wool? Sheep have been kept by mankind for thousands of years. They convert grass into food and wool for us, provide employment and help maintain are environment. I'm sure cats and dogs cannot speak either. Do you have any issue with people owning them for their own benefit?

What a great reply. Sheep’s have been there for mankind for thousand of years. How do you know this? Did God come and tell you that. Slavery was also there for thousands of years then why is that not ethical. You are sheep’s as salves so that you can earn an employment. You impregnate the sheep forcefully and then a lamb is born you take the lamb away from their mothers so that you can sell the sheep’s milk and other dairy products....Do you think exploring a life for our benefits is ethical and moral?

@@rbrb2358 There is plenty of historical evidence to show how man has farmed sheep for generations. Do some more research and see for yourself. Again not sure how God fits into your argument? What force our you referring to when regarding getting the ewes in lamb? These ewes are not dairy sheep and lambs are kept on there mother's till they our weaned at a time when they our self-sufficient ie eating grass and don't require their mothers milk.

It's done for the sheep's welfare, leaving the muck on for flies to lay eggs in and then get eaten alive by maggots.. That's cruelty right there. Maybe you should see an anaemic half eaten ewe for yourself first hand and then see what you have to say. I've worked on a sheep farm of 400 ewes for ten years so my comment has a lot more validity than yours. I suggest you stop spamming this hard working farmers youtube videos with comments before you get yourself banned.

Sheep don't bark. Dogs bark. Removing the wool and any dags from the tail benefit the sheep by keeping it clean and stopping any risk of flystrike. As a responsible sheep keeper it is all helping the ewes to have a comfortable life.

It's not the skin that is used. The WOOL is removed every 12 months. It grows back and the process is repeated. The sheep is not killed to shear it. I think you might want to research this part of sheep husbandry in a bit more depth to gain a more accurate picture.

You must be a halfwitt

Of course I'm defending my way of life and occupation. These sheep are farmed to the highest welfare standards possible to produce wool and feed people. I view this as a healthy coexistence and have no issue with it. The sheep have everything they need for a healthy life . If you actually had any real life experience of this industry you would have a better more informed understanding of it and you never know, you may actually learn something.

My education is just fine and you can clearly see no animals were harmed during this process.