Iowa State Fair - Sheep Shearing

A lot of things may be automated these days. But at the Sheep Barn, it still takes a human being to shear a sheep. It also takes determination, strength and quickness. Contestants shear four sheep each. They're judged on the time it takes them , the quality of the shearing, the condition of the fleece, and how they handle the animals during the shearing.

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[dirtbikemechanic]

shearing sheep is not cruel at all, have you ever seen a wooly sheep standing in the sun? yeah i shear sheep, i have sheared with a few guys in this video, great shearers.

[TinaLovesLady]

@sheepfarmersarecruel

i have to agree i have 6 sheep (that are not sold) and when we shear them we dont hold them up or nick them.... thats very mean for them to do that.... you should have the sheep standing up when you sheer and be careful not to nick them

[popgzwezl]

Sheep love to be sheared! It is good for their health. Wool is a great natural product that keeps you warm and dry-unlike acrylic.

[marie52897]

shut the fuck up you ass they arent hurting them

[marie52897]

oh shutup their not even hurting the sheep if they didnt sheer them they would die

[waratahNSW]

Yes a lot you would know!! Ha

You sneak around on one sheep farm in Smeaton with your video and , O my god that is how all sheep are cared fore. You have no idea at all about sheep.

You are just a Big mouth for Animals Australia.

Stick to the jump horses or caged Hens.

[sheepfarmersarecruel]

i am still laughing, seriously what a joke...why don't you come to Australia, we also like to abuse our sheep....have some respect for the animals you profit from....sheep exploiters....oh and go get a real job that does not involve animal abuse...

[sheepfarmersarecruel]

fucking morons....just by looking at these blokes you see they have no brains...bunch of dumbo cowboys...losers...