My Final Lambing Results - Vlog 68

The final results of last week's lambing group.
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[@lindaa4649]

Going back and watching the old ones. As they say 'Youv'e come along way, Baby!" Thank you for lettingn us continue with you on your journey. I started watching before your 300,000 mark this spring.

[@merrilynjackson1895]

Me too.

[@meghanplamondon8639]

I just love how you are so open to sharing your helpful tips to any sheep growers out there! 👍👍❤️❤️🐑

[@Lwah0812]

Sandi, it tears me up at how self deprecating you are, from this side you are amazing and you are self taught at this, you didn’t grow up on a sheep farm and take over the family business. YOU BUILT THIS FROM THE GROUND UP! Most businesses will start out with lower numbers but by doing what you are…researching, talking to others, asking for advice,learning each time and implementing changes. You are working with animals which falls into the Mother Nature category and there are just things that one can’t control. A business that deals with hard goods is easier for the most part as long as the supply chain doesn’t break, because it doesn’t depend on as many variables like life and death. You are doing an amazing job, celebrate ewe!

[@janicehoff2865]

The message of compare yourself to yourself is solid!

[@tonym9771]

Great message Sandi - farmers need to get used to sharing their data generally. It will be the quickest way for everyone to get ahead as an industry.

[@SandiBrock]

Absolutely!! We can learn so much from each other... If something works, why keep it a secret? If something doesn't, why watch others be discouraged? Our industry can be built and sustained through constant improvements.

[@lyndseysmith7586]

Great numbers -- but greater still is the trend. Well done, sheep farmer!

[@SandiBrock]

Great people to talk to so I can improve!! (like you!!)

[@glsmith20]

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[@vikkisoderquist6013]

I think you're doing very good! Granted, I don't farm nor shepherd, I am sure you're doing very good. You're learning every day about your sheep so you can't help but get better. Some years will be much better than others. And you have the added benefit of growing your own feed. I love your videos and will continue to marathon though them until I finally catch up. Tfs! Stay safe 💜🙏🤗

[@Encaris]

I love learning the data behind these lambing events and the details of why they look the way they do

[@daltm79]

Thank you so much for sharing Sandi.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Daniel!

[@allentyler2184]

"Ewe guys!" Haha. I am going to Shepard 4000 this year. Great video and glad you are having success.

[@SandiBrock]

WOW!! Good Luck!!

[@glsmith20]

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[@ChristophfromSchwiiz]

All annual breading/seasonal, Rideau Arcott: First year 1.2 lambs per ewe that lambed, 75% conception rate (36 ewes, all ewe lambs) Second year 1.4 lambs per ewe that lambed, 100% conception rate - 10 lambed very late, May - June - (37 ewes total, 6 ewe lambs) This year so far 2.4 lambs per ewe that lambed, 60% have lambed so far (64 ewes total, 28 ewe lambs) But there are still 24 ewe lambs left and one third year ewe to lamb. Ewe lambs lambing is stressful, and planting season is getting closer. Hurry up! D:

[@SandiBrock]

Love the constant improvements! I agree, ewe lambs lambing is so stressful... I have a big group of them due in June... not great planning with fieldwork. Yikes.

[@abdoulayecoulibaly7935]

Hi Sandi, I really do love your work.

[@SandiBrock]

Thank you so much!

[@abdoulayecoulibaly7935]

Sandi Brock you’re welcome .

[@gailmack5910]

Hi Sandi, I absolutely love watching you, your show is my go to while the world tries to reach its equilibrium. Your dog is absolutely nuts and so entertaining. Watching her bounce around in the background is so funny to say the least. She is so adorable. I have a few questions for u. Do u do your own close captioning? I've notice that only some episodes r closed caption. I don't know how it works, meaning is it another step for u to take when putting out your episodes or if it is a separate process? Some of the episodes that r closed caption r really difficult to follow as at times what is being closed captioned does not reflect what u r doing? Do u read the closed caption version or is it added after u put your episodes together? I don't want to add more work to your day if checking it adds to your already enormous work load I'm still enjoying the series utmostly. You do an amazing job, I get tired just watching all that u do. So big hugs from me.I grew up on a farm and I know how brutal it can be at times. Love seeing a smile on your face even when things go from bad to worse at times. Stay safe. Gail from Ottawa.

[@myfarmmyway8500]

Sorry charlie your numbers need to include the 30 open ones. They are not all mulligans. But I am learning tones from you so thanks for the effort of making these vlogs great info.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks! Hmmm... not sure how to include the open ones in my results for lambing benchmarking... I keep track of them on the breeding end, conception rates. They get 2 chances to get bred, then they get shipped. I do track those who abort, or have stillborns. But as for including open ones, how does that look?

[@myfarmmyway8500]

Just saying if your group is a 174 ewes, two lambs per ewe would be 348 lambs. I don't make my open ones disappear. And I get that you give them two chances but that means your open ones don't count. I am not being a puddle glum but my open ones count. In saying that, this is my second year and I am a terrible compared to you. Our system is not very similar because we are trying to utilize our pasture. But your management style is making me reach for the stars. I have invested in good handling equipment and am continuing to work on my housing. And I love the fact that you are not fake. Still if you don't count open ones you don't have true results, not even close.

[@SandiBrock]

My Farm My Way wow! I guess I’ve never thought to include them before... maybe what I will do is include another cell that formulates lambs/ewe exposed... then at least I can keep track!

[@miragira2190]

hi Sandy ..There are fans in Turkey. I recently visited the production farm. pregnancy rates are 95%. The methods are simple. In one day the male sheep are fertilizing only 5 females. fertilized females leaving. then the other male sheep fertilizing 5 females. five time and rest. i think it about sperm quality.

[@SandiBrock]

Sounds awesome!

[@lindaa4649]

At first when I heard 'producers' I thought your were doing a movie. Signed, city girl.

[@richardvernick4280]

Sandi. Thank You for that it is very interesting to see how you have growen with your sheep farming. Sandi you are a go getter/ getter done with your sharing it would make an old farm boy want to be a sheep farmer. Please Take Care of Your Self be care full around all Farm Equipment

[@moeorya309]

Hello Sandi, I recently found your page and love it here. I have spent hours catching up. I was wondering how long do you let mother ewes rest after a birth before they are paired with rams again? also at what age are young ewes ready to get pregnant? and Thank you for sharing your experiences with everyone.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Moe! Here is a vlog I did about breeding my ewe lambs...kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmSuqaSabrZkfpI As for the rest period, currently they are getting about 6 weeks to dry off and recover. Before, it was more like 4 weeks.

[@brian6611]

do ewes that produce singles have a chance of producing twins or higher in future years or do you cut them out?

[@SandiBrock]

Many ewes that give me singles as young moms, will often give more as they age.

[@prof_vleis720]

That’s amazing, every how many months do you breed your ewes?

[@SandiBrock]

I have a new group being bred every 3 months. Each group (hopefully) lambs every 9 months.

[@rancher21]

Thank you once again . In my experience the best result I get is when I group and breed my ewes in smaller groups . 50 at a time. we use teasers …5 rams. rebreed those that miss ram in 2 weeks with the next 50 /..4 to 7 days you have 7 days rest before the next 50 Conditioning is easier and I find less work load when it comes lambing . Qs2.how many rams are at work. please direct me to your vlog on rams. I milk supplement all lambs in creep. the best thing I have done and have no regret .. has a trick...

[@SandiBrock]

Hey!!! I love that idea!! So is there any issues with mixing the ewes with the second batch of ewes (to get bred the second time) like, re-establishing their pecking order instead of breeding? Is this natural breeding? How long does each group get to stay with rams? So far, I have 19 rams... I'm not sure I've done a vlog solely on rams... But maybe a good one to do! The milk supplement for all the lambs I have thought about also... Interesting!

[@rancher21]

Greetings The missed ewes will breed naturally 17 days later . if you are worried about stress just breed them and put them back with their own group. Ram1-10 ewes I give it 3 days everybody is usually marked. If me I put rams in a darker barn In a small group you will miss less and loose less lambs May be 2 hectic nights but. fewer sleepless nights. unless ewe lambs cull sheep that you assist or bad mothers. I hope to see your vlog one day soon saying 250% create enjoyable work not back breaking and stressful days. Walk slow but walk far

[@evawall3588]

how do you milk supplement the lambs in the creap?

[@nialllally0]

Here in Ireland on our farm we only had a scanning rate of 1.7%. This wasnt as good of a year normally its about 1.8%. Do ye give them some sort of hormone dose to increase their fertility or are they just very fertile ewes anyway? Thanks

[@middlekingdomfarmrebeccapa5035]

Niall Lally As Sandi mentioned, she used CIDRs and Folligon which is PMSG. The CIDR makes the ewes all cycle at the same time and the Folligon gets them to ovulate. Because it was during normal breeding season they likely superovulated (those with 5 and 6.)

[@SandiBrock]

These ewes have some prolific genetics for sure. But I also use PMSG after using CIDRS to sync them. I'm thinking when they are in-season, the dosage could definitely be lowered.

[@meadowrockfarms]

Wow I’m at 1.8 born. Think I’m going to be 1.5 if I’m lucky. But, like you said, better than last year

[@SandiBrock]

Honestly Deedee... I have many groups that still total 1.8 or lower, its these fall bred groups that have been boosting the lambing rate. And really... its just a lambing rate. In the end, the only thing that matters is my lamb percentage at shipping right? (FYI, this group is already down to 1.8%).

[@sandyrees490]

How many lambs can a ewe typically nurse for healthy lambs and ewes?

[@SandiBrock]

Honestly, the ewes can nurse more than two... but typically, there are a few in a litter that just never get enough. So they stay alive and are healthy, but just never grow to full potential. I like to see two lambs on every ewe. Much easier on the ewe as well!

[@dancepepper]

I have been wondering why you don't add some Finn or texel to your breeding system?

[@SandiBrock]

I actually had to google Rideau on this one, as I swore there was Finn in them... here is the breakdown of the Rideau.. One of only a few livestock breeds developed in Canada, the Rideau is a synthesis of many different breeds. The breed is genetically 40% Finnish Landrace, 20% Suffolk, 14% East Friesian, 9% Shropshire and 8% Dorset Horn; the remaining 9% is Border Leicester, North Country Cheviot, Romnelet and Corriedale.[2] The Rideau Arcott has been selectively bred for higher fertility, multiple births, milk production and growth rate.[5] As for Texel, I have a bit of that in my composite maternal line.

[@middlekingdomfarmrebeccapa5035]

You mentioned your stillborn number before your single, twin etc. Did you count them in your count per ewe? Could you share that template with me? I could use that in the courses I teach. Keep up the good work.

[@SandiBrock]

Rebecca Parker stillborns were counted in the number per ewe, so after stillborns and early dead’s I was just over 2 lambs per ewe. I’d be happy to share the template!

[@williamwood816]

Is it possible to get a copy of that template

[@SandiBrock]

Sure! Would you be able to send me your email? Maybe DM me on my FB page?

[@williamwood816]

Sandi Brock my email is [e-mail]

[@munemrabadi4881]

hi, i own 200 polypay ewes in Ky, USA. can you please email the template to me at [e-mail] thanks

[@williamringgenberg6908]

Hi Sandi, Are you achieving these numbers with yearly lambing? Or lambing 3 times in 2 years or more? I am doing some numbers and hoping that I can get closer to 2.5 lambs/ewe/year by lambing 5 times in 3 years (star) with my dorset/commercial/ Rideau cross sheep. I am fresh out of U of Guelph but have had my own flock (now around 100) for over 6 years. I am only now started doing all the proper recording but I am around 1.8 lambs with yearly lambing. My goal is also to grow to 450 like you, watching your videos is definitely encouraging :) Also debating if I want to buy in ewes to get to 450 more quickly (I would probably build for 450 right away) or just grow my own flock, I grew my flock from just 3 sheep many years ago and buying rams so my flock is pretty good healthwise, but I know there should be good flocks that I could look to buy from too. Any advice for this?

[@SandiBrock]

I am lambing each group every 9 months, so I'm almost 3 lambings in 2 years (27 months instead of 24). When people ask me this question about buying in vs. growing your own stock... My first choice is grow your own... however, when there is capital spent on a facility, I realize those numbers need to be maximized quicker to make the payments (this was my issue). The problem is finding your remaining 350 ewes... Its hard to find those big lots from one source... even harder to find that many from a high health status farm (which I highly recommend). I bought mine from John and Eadie Steele, and they are the only ones I know that could supply that many in one shot. I also believe they have a waiting list each year on orders... www.shepherdschoice.ca/

[@williamringgenberg6908]

Thanks for the info!

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