Caring For Bummer (BOTTLE) Lambs: Vlog 202

Caring for Bummer lambs (or bottle lambs), is a bit more work than I ever thought before...
Ideally, I wouldn't have any... but with a prolific flock, unfortunately, I have to pull some lambs off as mom can't support much more than 2 lambs at a time. I have left a few triplets in the pen with mom, but have had to keep a close eye on them to ensure they haven't gone backwards.
As for the bummer lambs on the milk machine... I've learned a few things.
1. training is easier with more than one lamb
2. they train each other
3. they have to be hungry to get on to machine faster
4. machine needs cleaned at least every other day
5. they need an 'insurance' dosage of clostridial vaccine as they don't get much immunity from mom
I also started the older lambs on creep feed... a prepared pellet (18% protein).
Still no lambs... but they look close!!
HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE EVE!!
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[@emmagarciasz4071]

I have dived into a marathon of her videos and I can’t stop

[@lindacummings6921]

This is better than any Christmas video....Right?

[@emilyfanslow3604]

Me too

[@tiogamountain2791]

Linda Cummings 100% agreed

[@ANIMOM1976]

Same here!

[@lauren.j.bardill9894]

Same there addictive

[@mercswifejl]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE when they hop and bounce and twist in the air!!!!

[@brockshields9336]

What Jenni said. They are so silly.

[@deanlollar8241]

Do do I 👍💓

[@kristenlane9389]

Me too!!! It is such a stress reliever to see!!

[@dancingfirefly7761]

And when they kick their little back feet in the air! Sooo cute!

[@sonnyari1150]

you probably dont care at all but does someone know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.

[@tiogamountain2791]

“Your so cute you guys, your so cute, your a good mama- OUT” 😂 love that

[@horsecrazyrws]

I laughed at that too! 😂

[@louann4992]

I love to watch the babies and especially when they jump they're so cute. If I could keep one that small I'd get one in a heartbeat.

[@acedaggie15]

Her tone with the lambs, then the 180 tone shift when she tells the dog to get cracks me up

[@boomerhunter5946]

Growing up on an island, my mum and I would take the baby lambs who were rejected or who’s mother had passed and would bottle feed them for the farmer so he could focus on his flock and not need to worry. Then when they were big enough, they would be re-introduced back ☺️ It was cute having them when they were so small but heart breaking when they had to go back

[@mkshowproductions2055]

As a 4-her with four ewes bred this year and we just got our first ram your videos are super helpful and educational. I’m learning so much more than I can share with others. Our animals do get pasture in the daytime and are quite spoiled. We have wool sheep and mainly a breed from England. I really love your videos and watching your lambs so happy makes me so excited and impatient for my lambs to be born

[@joylumley6858]

Love watching the breakdancers!😄😄😄

[@OZARKMEL]

They are just SO stinkin' cute...Merry Christmas Sandi to you and your family. Wishing you good health, much happiness and a great year of farming in 2020. I was raised on a large farm in Michigan....it was the hardest but the best part of my life.

[@hiddensmirkphotobooth7751]

I love seeing the lambs piles. Sleeping and keeping warm

[@FeatheredLife]

Merry Christmas to you and yours. Bottle (bummer) babies OMGoodness don't get me started. Our flock is small but the first year we had 50 bummer babies. Kinda happens when you don't know what you are doing. Lambs were supposed to be due late March. But they were coming in January. Freezing cold, not set up for little ones yet. Thanks god we had colostrum and lamb replacement formula. They were so cold we had them in house wrapped in blankets warmed in clothes dryer. But we made it thru and have progressively gotten better over the years. We still hand feed but its much better then the first couple of years.

[@jamiekaus1037]

Thank you for showing rhe babies playing and hopping sideways at the end. I live for that!!!

[@breslatzer1008]

“No one needs me” Makes me laugh then makes me kind of sad! Good group and good mommas and happy healthy babies!!

[@WolfGoddess77]

I love how, in all of the videos with lambs, there's always at least one curled up on top of mama. Merry Christmas, lambs, mamas, and Sandi (and family)!

[@aliceserafin7613]

I just love those little lambs! You're such a good surrogate Mommy!

[@kristelbrok182]

I am having severe lambing-cravings after watching that intro 😭 thank you for giving me that little fix of lambing 🙏

[@SHAZZZZZA]

Just found your channel. Love it. Your passion shows in everything you do. Thank you for making this channel.

[@hildalemke4483]

I love to see that little lamb jumping everywhere he goes he jumps to go like he’s hopping is so cute your little ones are so cute and mother hands in that box

[@sallywaites8517]

Lambs chewing creep feed. Cutest thing ever. 😍

[@colettelooney8602]

Merry Christmas

[@annettebischoff9715]

Omg!!! Those babies faces are so adorable

[@kristenlane9389]

I smile every time I open my computer to your site!! I Love how much you Love your sheep and your people!!

[@rgreen1533]

I love when the lambs jump around! Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!

[@caramc5013]

Merry Christmas Sandi! The lambs ae such little rascals. Hopping, jumping and getting all frisky. So Cute!

[@luckydragon5157]

"59! your in the wrong pen" These lambs are getting crafty

[@gamergamer7569]

I like how the lamb that wanted to go back to the small pen went straight to you for help. (16:00) Merry Christmas Eve!!

[@RingshadowCat]

Sandi: *pours creep* Adult sheep: *try desperately to shove head through fence*

[@ANIMOM1976]

That was funny!

[@rahabvon-horn9152]

Re-watched your blog 202, the baby lambs bouncing around & head butting. It's so darn cute ❤️, thank you

[@marjiescott2302]

Thank you. I am still new at this, I have only been doing this for 3 years, and I am learning the hard way too. I had a pallet of formula that showed up late so befor it came I went to the local store and bought a different brand of formula, I didn't have a chance to transition them. And it was heartbreaking I lost 31 lambs that bloated. Thank you for your videos so much

[@christieleonard4359]

Lol!!! My new favorite sound, fast forward lamb bawling!!! 🤣 🐑

[@connielopez9253]

The babies are so cute leaping and hoping around

[@brittanyschmitt792]

Merry Christmas! My 2 year old daughter loves watching you. She says she wants to be a sheep farmer.

[@tanyajenkins919]

Sandi your baby lambs are so cute I love all babies. Thanks for sharing your lambing time so much work but they are so cute.

[@marygoat8651]

I could watch them all day.

[@lindacummings6921]

What a JOY to watch you and your lambs. You prove that there is still 'good' in this world.

[@chadadams5754]

Merry Christmas Brock Family

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

That is the sweetest thing I ever saw, the lambs happilly jumping like that, it warms the soul, thank you sooo much!

[@Bill-wh6dj]

I hope you and Mark and your families have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Take care Be safe and God Bless!!!!

[@lizblakeley8662]

You’ve inspired me to become an animal farmer myself! Thank you for being great Sandi! Merry Christmas!

[@soapsfromhome9979]

Merry Christmas! I love watching the little lambs that’s seem to ‘jump’ for joy! 😍

[@melvinstein7739]

Having raised thousands of calves on milk for veal, I can't believe how sweet your milk machine is! We used to give new calves a shot of iron to overcome anemia, which contributes to scours. Of course, it helps with their general performance too. It's so cheap, it might be worth a try on all your bottle babies to help them along. I had another thought when you observed how quickly the lambs took to the creep feed. Combined with the larger birth weights and overall thrift of this group, I expect they will reach market weight more quickly. But I wonder if they have higher potential to finish a little heavier than most groups? You'll have some experience - not to mention the records - to look back at and see if there is some extra $ potential here. Terrific job girl!

[@kelseygreenwood4475]

I love watching little lambs run and play

[@annewhiting-kapsoff6935]

Another great video. The lambs jumping around gives me the chuckles and brightens my day. Thank you Sandi

[@dinahcrosthwaite3087]

It's soooooo complicated at every step of the way, from breeding to delivery to weaning ,it's a 24hr a day job,not to mention the dog he is adorable with the sheep. You are so involved with their care which is heart warming, wishing you all the best in the coming year,you deserve it, merry Xmas:)

[@niquesnook]

Merry Christmas eve.......and Merry Christmas when it comes........I love to watch your videos and I love when the lambs get the jumps and they jump and wiggle and prance around

[@never-2-late997]

Your an awesome woman and I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas

[@fionajane56]

Merry Christmas and God bless you, your family and of course your sheep🎄🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gabbiesmeemee]

Could I please come spend a week with you? I am falling in love with these babies. My granddaughter who is 9 years old asked me last night why do I watch that channel where there's just nothing but sheep. I laughed and I said but look at the babies. And all of a sudden the baby started bouncing around in the pen And she fell in love. Thank you for another awesome video take care and God-bless merry Christmas and the happiest of new years Deb

[@gabbiesmeemee]

Sandy, do your sheep stay in the barn all year long , or is it just during The lambing?

[@stollvondeining9485]

You`re looking tired. I hope you have some quiet days. Merry Christmas to you and the whole family. Greets from bavaria/germany. Thomas

[@janedoe7365]

I love your channel ❤

[@Racecar2024]

Merry Christmas Eve to you!!

[@anitasnider8494]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.. I just want to tell you that i am new to your channel and that i love your vlogs on all your babies. You have so much compassion for what you do and it makes my heart so happy to watch all your sweet babies.. Please keep sharing it truly brings light to my days ❤ Lots of love to all of you from the USA

[@karleehorstman2608]

I love you and your sheep.

[@daritos1294]

Oh my gosh they are so adorable when they just lay on their mum's back. Merry Christmas Eve!

[@SriHarikaD]

The last minute of jumps from those little ones made my day ❤️❤️ I wish there is a live cam for us to watch those little ones ...

[@michellecrosby3717]

Those babies are spring loaded!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@qhaireeniqa7936]

so cute and fluffy...😍😍😍 Every night I had to watch your video and I will go to sleep... Good night...

[@kopkenana]

A very Merry Chritmas to you Sandi and Brock family 🎄🎄

[@justmin858]

They're adorable ...I would fall in love with them all..they have such personalities..💗

[@devartt1]

A very Merry Christmas to you and Mark.I watch every video of ya'lls and really enjoy each one.Stay warm and hope Christmas is nice and peaceful.

[@cindiallain8542]

So funny watching them jump around. I love it! Thank you!

[@zufluchtsortblaugrun1391]

Merry Christmas Eve to you and all you adorable little lambs!!!!!

[@andywears1316]

Season greetings Sandi, lost my mother goat and 1 kid, cause i did not worm in time, but i learn from you to just stick with it, for beginners like me i will learn as i go along

[@amiedeangelis8915]

Once again you are AMAZING Sandi!! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and an amazing New Year! Love from Melbourne, Australia xo

[@georginaaprince]

Happy Christmas Eve to you, your family and all the little lambs ❤️

[@abbyrivers9971]

Second that! Jerry xmas!!!

[@chadadams5754]

Awesome video Sandi. I my wife and I really enjoy watching those spunky babies

[@Jenniferalvarez19818]

Your so amazing I love watching the videos you post and older videos to. I’ve been Ben watching all your videos. ❤️

[@lidiabernal8709]

I absolutely love you and your vlogs!!! I adore the baby lambs and I hope you and all of your family and friends have a wonderful Christmas! Lots of love for you guys!! ❤️❤️

[@Calla-sl8gd]

Hi Sandi! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Great video ... I love lamb puddles and frolicking lambs. You've had a busy and productive year ... I know you've been sheep farming for a few years, but it seems to me that you're really coming into your own. This lambing group is prime example ... fewer deaths, fewer bottle babies and many more healthy little lambs. You've come a long way, baby, and it's been great to have been a fly on the wall. Best wishes for this holiday season and for the coming year!

[@kjeracarroll450]

Merry Christmas Eve! Your lambs bring such joy!! All that hard work is amazing!

[@janicedevereux2839]

#26 lambie....Just having a ball. I wish I could get in that pen and just play with them...such cute lil faces

[@SandiBrock]

So sweet right??

[@johnneal1102]

They are way to cute the way they jump around Merry Christmas to all

[@JudyHart1]

The hover mothers! LOL. Merry Christmas to you and those you love. Was at mass tonight singing away in the manger, I’m sure they wrote the words wrong, the cattle weren’t lowing, the lambies were baa-ing! I had to giggle.

[@mnikcd123]

U make it look simple!! So many lessons learned so gratiously ❤️🐑

[@destinationdo-overandthead3525]

Binge watching on Christmas Eve...waiting on family to arrive. Merry Christmas to all

[@jomama5186]

Idk why I cant stop watching your videos! Idk why it never gets old! I love the sheep and farming. I'm sure I'll never have a farm or sheep, but I just love watching and learning so much! I love how curious they all are. The babies are so precious! The Moms and Dads are too ! It's crazy the wool isn't in high demand. I'd love to have it! Have you ever seen the old Irishman grow flax seed and then the process of turning it into string? Now that is smthg I can actually try soon. We are moving to just 10 acres. Eventually I'm going to find a property with more acreage but I don't know what Il do with it yet. I love the animals but so much can go wrong and I know NOTHINGand that wouldn't be fair to the animals :( I do love what you do and your videos.

[@fern69666]

Merry lambmas

[@kristenlane9389]

:) love that !!

[@richarddemoss5568]

Merry Christmas wonderful looking lambs

[@kristenmullican6920]

I could watch a full video of the babies jumping around playing. So cute. Merry Christmas from Florida!

[@TrixyTheWonderDog]

Merry Christmas! May you have a peaceful night with your family.

[@SandraLThomas64]

Thanks for the video. Surprised no new babies today. Hope you and your have a Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@0763sarah]

I think I missed my calling. Spent my life working with animals, retired now. I could watch these guys all day. They are fascinating. Love your channel. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! 🙏🏼❤️🕊🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@beckylitster29]

Sandi brock , Have a very Merry Christmas i love all the lambs so sweet !!!

[@RobinBerri]

I just discovered your channel the week of Christmas. A gift to me for sure because I am not in this business and so far removed from a life like this. However, I needed this channel in my life, I didn't know that I did, but I did. I'm enjoying catching up on all your videos. Happy New Year to you and yours and many blessings...

[@soniahanley6605]

There gorgeous the lot of them I could watch back to back vlogs and never get sick of seein all the ewes and lambs each day :)

[@shelece-marlett9871]

18:04 I Love it when they jump around and kick 😂 thats just the cutest to me. No matter how poopy my day has been, seeing that always make me giggle a little 💜

[@deniseespeut1474]

Merry Christmas Sandi to U & Family thanks so much more sharing

[@alexisbernheimer4390]

So glad i found your channel in time for vlogmas! It's been such a nice part of my day everytime I get to see your videos! Merry Christmas! Thank you!

[@BrendaDVC]

I love how they are jumping around like that, it's SOOO adorable!

[@marywillsussman4321]

I use a lamb lounge as well, but my girls(even with a bag) can jump and I have to put a top on the lounge to keep the adults out.

[@larryshedd5734]

Merry Christmas Sandi and Mark and family

[@danielrandolph9170]

Sandi u have to have the patience and really love raising lambs pretty awesome Sandi & Mark is the plant man so between the both you can get your meats and veggie Merry Christmas to all of ya & besafe

[@michaelaward3242]

Have used C. Perfringins type c & d in the past. Works great in both bottle babies and as a booster if they had immunization through colostrum.

[@stanhensley3082]

Like the playing lambs at the end!! Sign of high health and vigor!! Well done 👍.

[@nktigger99]

That milk machine is so cool....I could have used that with my twins....lol...j/k kind of.

[@swiftytane4421]

Thank you so much for your vidios they bring so much joy to my Heart,Very Merry Christmas.

[@justmin858]

Merry Christmas to you and ewe...♥️🎄💚🎄♥️

[@tracychapplow5987]

Merry Christmas to you all have a good one and thanks for sharing your vlogs with us really enjoy watching them and seeing all these baby lambs so cute

[@emmascomedy7113]

I’m a new subscriber:) I love your vids!

[@Laylaskye1802]

Merry Christmas Sandi & family x