They're... sworn soldiers, typically to a household or kind and yes, they did tend to wear metal armor.

[ There's an amused 'huff' from her and then her attention goes back to the ram as it goes quiet and stares at them ruefully. Well, at least it's not trying to bite (as much). ]

If that's the case, maybe we should... herd them instead of trying to tie them up individually. That or we'll need sacks for the wool. Either would probably work, but we should figure that out before we go any further.

[ Look, the farmer knew they didn't have experience when he hired them. This is on him. ]