How & When We Wean Lambs (ON OUR INDOOR SHEEP FARM): Vlog 178

[@cyndykeifer2494]

I am a city girl from Chicago and have no desire to be a farmer but for some reason I LOVE your videos!! They are very interesting and I like watching others lifestyles. You are so kind to your animals. Thanks!!

[@AndrewGasser]

Cyndy Keifer After watching Sandi we started our lamb journey. Leaving Chicago to do it! She loves her animals and is so cool

[@SandiBrock]

Awe Cyndy! Thats so sweet! Thanks so much!!

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Andrew!!

[@audreyabdo7719]

Andrew Gasser , I love animals too but I love goats the best. My second love is saving BIG Cats in Africa.

[@louann4992]

@@bobbi-jojohnson6699 thank you. I was thinking I was the only one who understood that.

[@truddle1]

Your reaction time when sorting Ewes from lambs is amazing!

[@SandiBrock]

I was on my game today... I'm not always!! LOL

[@viscache1]

I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now. Not everything relates to my operation…except we both own much of the same equipment…we are about to put skin on our fourth full sheep barn and I am headed into lambing. We are a family farm and our children grew up many years ago and are raising children of their own so we are just two of us doing everything. Sheep, chickens, bees and this year we are starting a commercial meat rabbit operation. Because our indoor space is limited (barely 800 sq. m. Indoor barn) we have to be really condensed and efficient with every chore and movement. I went out to frost seed this year and suffered serious hypothermia by misjudging how I would hold up to 10 hours of 3C degrees in high winds. My wife got home and checked the fields and I’m grateful she did! As you get older everything gets heavier and faster except your own carcass! Laughed like crazy at “Real life of sheep farmer here!” Thanks for that!

[@theveggieboys]

I have to be careful watching these videos my wife might want a sheep soon 😂

[@SandiBrock]

LOL!!!!

[@cathyscroggins1420]

You are one hard working lady!!!

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Cathy!!

[@beverlyallen5308]

Been watching your videos a couple weeks now boy you are a busy girl am learning alot from you don't have a farm just always wanted to know what it was like I'm 65 now alittle late for me but I do enjoy what you do your a very strong woman you should be proud of yourself keep up your good work I'll keep watching love it

[@nancylowell8644]

Such a wonderful setup and I think you are one of the best sheep farmers around!

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Nancy!

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

No wonder you are in such great shape! You work so hard.

[@beckylitster29]

Sandi Brock , It is so fun to watch all of the sheep , babies thanks so much for sharing .

[@SandiBrock]

THanks Becky!

[@shepherdewan]

The sheep are good girls cute sheep

[@estelsil]

Just a thought but rather than hot water you can put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray it on frozen trailer parts. It melts the ice and evaporates off right away so no worries about slippery surfaces. We use it on our horse trailer and to de-ice our vehicle windows.

[@iskenderg2290]

First of all, I wish you success in your work. I'm a farm boy and I'm also a biologist. I work in the medical field. I'm watching all your videos. I want you to know that your work is an example to farmers all over the world. If I do farming in my country someday, I want you to know that I will try to do as close to what you do. Good luck.

[@crazycoyote1738]

Sandi, you are a superb farmer!! You Never stop thinking. And a good mom.. even after weaning (college) thanks for sharing.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks so much!!

[@BanglesAU]

I could watch the sorting all day, oddly satisfying

[@cindalee]

I'm impressed with your quickness & efficiency in the sorting chute! I'm pretty sure I'd end up putting myself out of business after breaking all their poor necks closing & slamming at the wrong times! 😂 Just found your channel & find myself obsessed watching all your videos! Never owned a sheep a day in my life, but it's fascinating. You do an amazing job! 💪

[@carriemorris3829]

I enjoy watching your videos I find them so entertaining. You make me smile when things are happy and I cry with you when sad things happen. Thanks for sharing

[@SandiBrock]

Awe, thanks so much Carrie!

[@guerfihamza5672]

am a boy from the city of Algeria. I have a chicken farmer. Your videos are very fun and I love watching lifestyles in other countries. I will visit you next spring. you are so cute Sandi.

[@SandiBrock]

thanks!

[@AirwrekaDoesntRead]

11:36 FLYING LAMB!!! (Love this channel already, new sub ❤️)

[@MisterBroat]

Not telling you what to do.....this is just a suggestion (question)but ever think about using an electric heat gun? blow it on the frozen parts and the moister will evaporate. You putting water on it to free them up will just make a slippery mess just like you said and freeze as soon as you drive again. also what is good what we use is a Teflon type of spray grease that does not let as much moister in and is good for the cold. Not as many freeze-ups. Love your channel. always have a smile on my face after watching. (rob)

[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

Love watching, by the way alcohol melts ice much faster.

[@fionajane56]

Your lambs look terrific and you were so right about the noise. We only had 7 to wean and it seemed loud. And your winter....such a challenge in everyway😖. I showed my husband your chute. He loves it and is going to build one like it to load our sheep.

[@SandiBrock]

The ramp literally saves marriages! LOL

[@halmeoniruth4693]

You've got a really great system separating them!

[@mjalilch407]

I am from Pakistan and after such watching this wonderful video I inspired your efforts and separation method for kids and Sheep. Great I am taking deep interest in making Farm in rural area District Rawalpindi Islamabad.

[@margebomford9119]

Wow - awesome and useful information!

[@bobdeclercq]

Soon I will start with sheep in Thailand...I've always done pigs before that...Thanks.

[@davidepool5884]

Y’all have a lot of very good looking, and healthy sheep 🐑 and lambs!

[@georgegoertzen4723]

Keeping that pack really makes a difference on how warm they are. Just some straw over top of the cement pad is cold and city people, animal activists don't get that. As long as the pack is dry and draining if necessary (with calves), it is such warmer as it begins to compost, it gets even warmer. It's just hell to clean out come spring if you have to do it with a dun fork and wheel barrow!

[@kawaiilombax]

I really appreciate your channel and you going into lots of depth ! I’m an animal care student and I’ve learned such an incredible amount from your channel about sheep that has genuinely helped my studies / assignments! Thank you Sandi ! 🧡

[@robertoakes3919]

I love your videos! I raise ornamental waterfowl and it’s just so nice to see another farming perspective!

[@SandiBrock]

Very interesting!!

[@dennishettinger4469]

Sandi great video ! enjoyed the big move looks like sheep heaven .keep videos coming thanks,

[@beckiepatrick6900]

I’m brand new to your channel and I’m loving it! I had no idea I’d find this all so interesting but I can’t seem to stop watching!! One thing I know for sure...you are one HARD WORKING WOMAN!!! Man you run a tight ship and you do it well!! Thanks for the great videos!

[@curisitykilledthecatnone7730]

When your trying to get to sleep at night do you count sheep?? Lol

[@SandiBrock]

LOL!

[@audreyabdo7719]

CurisityKilledTheCat None , that would be a nightmare. Count goat, they are ruminants but they sound different and cows are too big, lol.

[@shelleys900]

Thanks for another interesting and informative video.....i watch a new one then immediately start looking forward to the next.

[@chchooniepersian4760]

Unbelievably quick thinking when separating the ewes and lambs. Wore me out lol.

[@gcrranch439]

I love your videos! Such a neat process and how you love all them mamas and babies is soooooooo awesome❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@didine256]

You are very caring towards your animals

[@heather173]

11:37, did you see the jump that lamb made? Pretty impressive.

[@-touya_todoroki]

Missed time mark

[@-touya_todoroki]

Try 11:36

[@MisterBroat]

@@-touya_todoroki yes that was awesome . was going to mention that to🙂

[@jeanhawken4482]

Such a hard worker and kind

[@witchyhobbit]

One thing I know I miss more than anything from owning my own little lamb was the smell of her wool. It's such a weird smell but so comforting! Maybe one day I can have some again! Watching you do stuff is just this lighbulb moment where it's like "OH I can't believe I didn't do that!" the entire video. Thanks for your videos they seriously help!

[@SandiBrock]

So great! Nice to know there's something I do that will help!!

[@deniseschlup2848]

I am new to your vlogs. Just came across them last night. I just wanna say how nice it is to see such a clean barn. That many animals and its totally clean!!

[@pambrackemyer4356]

Rounding up kids like a pre school teacher the first week of school!

[@brianbeck32]

3:02 That sound is awesome!

[@twinklesaraa]

Nice channel,, sheeps better than pigs thanks again ❤️🙏

[@shepherdewan]

The sheep are good girls cute sheep

[@lauriej9418]

Hi, just a thought. Maybe you could put a tarp over door to keep ice and snow from freezng it. Love your sight.

[@lasgsd1]

7:28 Sandi - struggling to get the lambs moving the right way Border Collie - "What the heck, Mom!! That's MY job!!"

[@lasgsd1]

12:06 Border Collie - "Now Mom brought ANOTHER human to do my job. This is just wrong!!" :)

[@rajbeekie7124]

Sandi, you could have used a handheld propane torch. I am 100% confident you have one. I am thinking the water would refreeze. It is always a pleasure viewing your videos.

[@SandiBrock]

You're right! Luckily for me, it didn't re-freeze...

[@lindahiebert5130]

Wow I love watching your videos and you are so strong...keep up the fantastic work...i am from Winnipeg....

[@bobmiller9018]

nice job Sandi you know how to handle your sheep.your the sheep girl

[@DetachVg]

11:36 that lamb said YEET

[@kimflavin4824]

Rubbing alcohol works well to defrost hinges, and if you put petroleum gel in locks with key and on pins, they won't stick.

[@quilt848]

I am an obstetrician and I have become addicted to your channel..love watching any animal deliver,challenges, complications very interesting!!

[@SandiBrock]

LOVE IT!! Its amazing how some of this stuff can be relatable to different occupations!

[@ashleyonthefarm]

10/10 on separating the lambs and ewes 😳 You're good, and fast! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks so much!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

That sorting process looked like fun too me 😊 .

[@jessieblanton9875]

Nice sheep farm

[@amandasuedmeyer1796]

They are so cute!! I love sheep 😊💜 I grew up on a farm we raised mostly goats but we had sheep too. I miss it so much sometimes. Unfortunately, my health will not allow me to farm, so I live vicariously through wonderful people like you!! So thank you for sharing with us!! 💜

[@SandiBrock]

My pleasure Amanda! Thanks for watching!

[@yeagerxp]

Noise!!! What noise? I turned down the volume LOL . OH Noisy for you.Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing

[@SandiBrock]

LOL! I don't blame you!!

[@raquelzuniga507]

You are amazing at doing all this by your self!😀😀

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Raquel!

[@gabbymoreira4007]

That jump on around 11:36🤣😂

[@bevnelson3678]

Great work Sandi.

[@AndrewGasser]

Your videos are awesome!

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Andrew!!

[@cheriemartin3767]

I really enjoy watching your skill, your so organized! very crafty!

[@zinnialady5153]

I guess I’m strange but I like hearing the sheep. Thank you for sharing. You are quick.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Sara!!

[@kaylarawson8019]

The little brown one at 5:12 on the left is so cute, I love the odd ones

[@SandiBrock]

I love them too!!!

[@shepherdewan]

Sandi Brock the sheep are good girls cute sheep

[@yumuhz3434]

Let’s just admire the small cute baby at 8:15😭😭

[@mattlanzendorfer8440]

Amazing work watching every video

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Matt!!

[@generalvilla7200]

a very hardworking woman💪💪!!!

[@nenadnikolic9870]

Love your videos!

[@jenniferfeatherly3934]

i saw one of sheep was jumpy before you started collected to be load n locked which i think it is cute n funny..

[@seeckd]

Pretreat locks, hinges and slides with a penetrating oil and will help with freezing

[@chadadams5754]

I feel you on the cold. I just found your channel last week. Were from Waterloo Ontario. I'm really enjoying your channel and learning a lot about your operation. 😁

[@jazminkovacs4544]

The snow falling of the roof sounds so cool

[@Pl4n3tVenus]

I feel bad for that baby with deformed legs... makes me sad but I guess if every porkchop were perfect, we wouldn't have hotdogs

[@audreyabdo7719]

Taylor's Daily Mistakes actually I only like good beef hot dogs myself.

[@Pl4n3tVenus]

@@audreyabdo7719 um its called a metaphor or an analogy

[@audreyabdo7719]

Taylor's Daily Mistakes, I was only making a funny before I have to go back out and face the last minute shoppers like myself. Have a great and safe holiday.

[@Pl4n3tVenus]

@@audreyabdo7719 omg I'm sorry, the comment sounded sarcastic I didn't mean to be rude, stay safe

[@audreyabdo7719]

Taylor's Daily Mistakes , my first day here and I didn’t take anything as rude, life is too short for us to be sensitive. I’m a people person and I enjoy yapping with new folk. I’m a southerner originally from Macon, Georgia but move northward years back to Southern New Englandin Connecticut.

[@deannacalderon7612]

Brings back when we all did this on the farm

[@cleasberg3461]

must say yours video are top of the what ever your husband are god but your farm indoors are on the top nice work

[@andywilkinson3792]

Hi that move went rather well. We'll beonest that's one of the better moves i'v ever seen. I used to work with sheep and lot and no how much trouble they can give you. Only time I didn't like was when you had to work with them in the rain. I found that the worst job ever. Nicely done from Andy in UK

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Andy! Definitely goes better with a smaller group!

[@andywilkinson3792]

@@SandiBrock ya. Still went well thow . I do miss working with the sheep. But only when they are nice and dry . L.o.l was helping with sheep and cows from 8 years old. So had my fair share. And when they are wet. It not good. Thanks for the reply.

[@donnahawkins3135]

Happy Mother's day

[@rollz2727]

I feel bad for the older lambs that were already in that barn that have to listen to the weaned lambs for the next night or two😂

[@jeremystolte2209]

Your dog is hilarious!! Gotta get in there and help!

[@SandiBrock]

She wants to so bad!

[@paultje37]

I always watch your videos. i love them. greetings from Holland

[@SandiBrock]

Awesome! thanks for watching Paul!

[@lawrencekieffer6770]

Nice that's always the noisy part separating but if you ever see a little one bunting there mother it also gives you insight into what punishment a mom puts up with. Hint before your little one leaves start a notebook on how much food they eat how long it takes to clean-up after them and even time spent on laundry it might help . But your a family farm it's going to really hurt . Take care and thanks for the video

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Lawrence! LOL I hadn't thought about that!

[@grod0051]

So Sandi, what has happened with the lamb with the deformed front legs?? Will you let it grow out to market ? Curious to see how this plays out. Thank you for showing us the process!! I love watching

[@michaelvangundy226]

Wow they grow up fast!

[@SandiBrock]

They do!

[@saadijunaid6467]

I Am from pakistan i love cattle farming but due to less resourses such as land , medication and alot more can't do. I like ur work and farming experience and u r so kind to your animals.....

[@FeatheredLife]

Girl, I can hear that sound in my sleep. BAAAAAAING, here is what uncle says about lambs and ewes baaing, " the lambs are saying MAAAA and ewes answer back WHAAAAT." It's deafening after a while. We wear noise canceling headphones in the barn both of us have permanent hearing losses.

[@SandiBrock]

I try to wear ear protection as much as possible too!

[@mindymills2182]

PS....my herding dogs are LOVING this clog!! Baaaaaa

[@hayliejewett5056]

When we wean our cattle we have to keep them in a pen near by because if they go out on pasture they’ll end up jumping fences to get to there babies so it’s really loud for a while

[@billyminihan901]

fantastic job.. i'd send that lamb at 11:36 show jumping..lol that lamb got some air time..

[@SandiBrock]

Right?!!

[@billyminihan901]

@@SandiBrock i look forward to every post.. and your husbands.. im from Ireland and weve mostly dairy and beef.. keep up the good work.. always somewhere to stay in Ireland if yer about.

[@محمدالدحدوح-ح5س]

...God bless you Sandi

[@jjcactusandsucculents-open2156]

Made the babies cry!!! They look so good!

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks!

[@geraldinerice5371]

YOU ARE AN AWESOME WOMAN.!!!

[@paulf4424]

Your right noisy when you split them, i try to keep the Lamb's about 2 acres away whith hedges between but they always hear each other.

[@SandiBrock]

Totally!

[@Irishguy075]

How do you not wear earplugs all day, I would have such a headache at bed, lol. It's crazy how quickly they forget the babies. I was curious if you ever get help from your hubby or extra help from the kids? You always seem to be first one to help with the farming and stuff and it seems some things would be such a big help if he took 30 minutes to help move the babies with the truck. I just am amazed that you get so much done by yourself, I know you have the worker but you still are amazing, and a great role model. Thank you

[@SandiBrock]

Mark helps when he can... I just never ask him. Especially during a harvest thats been nothing but stressful. Weaning is a job I prefer to do with Jess, or my student Carissa. Someone who keeps me calm. This is one of those jobs that I've learned married couples are better to not do together. LOL!

[@fredr6381]

Dont know if anyone has said it but a heatgun might work good for thawing the trailer door & lathes. 😁

[@barbarawilder2956]

God you are the HARDEST WORKER EVER!

[@sindyor969]

I just love your videos and would love to come help you one day. I’m just in Hamilton so very close by :). Have a great weekend!!

[@timothybryant8317]

Your apparent long legs are a real asset when stepping gracefully on the pen fences.

[@SandiBrock]

True story!

[@wendyhumphreystebbutt5782]

I'm 4'10" tall (now that's an oximoron if ever there was one) - and I can't imagine getting over those fences - LOL!!

[@phillippeterman1051]

“You don’t like winter”, um - you live in Canada....

[@mikebonge7206]

Great video.

[@rogerhuslage9826]

She should read the farmers almanac there's moon signs when to wean. A lot of people use it less stress.

[@carlosbarrera8847]

Great work! Thanks for the new video..

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks for watching!

[@janicedevereux2839]

In place of hot water use windshield washer fluid... Not as cheap as water but the alcohol doesn’t refreeze..