Sheep stuck on her back!

[@notsofancyfarming]

Thank you everyone for taking an interest in this video. I upload videos occasionally when I think that something in my day to day life might be interesting or educational. I see this video is starting to get quite a few views, and I really appreciate all of the engagement and questions. I thought I’d leave a comment here to try and answer a few that are recurring. 1. Several people have commented that her wool is what has caused this. They are to an extent correct, shearing a ewe will help to alleviate itch which is just one potential cause of a ewe becoming cast while she attempts to scratch her back. However, the ewe’s wool serves a purpose in that it keeps her and her lambs warm. My sheep are shorn once a year in early summer, which means that they can regulate their body temperature better, and are less likely to suffer from fly strike. This does not guarantee that they won’t get cast however. As it happens, this video was taken on the 23rd of May (I didn’t upload it straight away) and I sheared all of my ewes a short time afterwards. The weight of her wool would not have been an issue for her at all, a fleece even when wet is only a few kilos and this ewe weighs more than I do! 2. The red mark on her back isn’t blood, it’s marker spray. Similar to the purple on her side, I use it to identify individual ewes or to keep track of ewes which have been vaccinated or wormed or to denote how many lambs they are carrying. I can’t remember the exact reason for her red mark, but the purple one would have been an identifying number that would also be on her lambs, allowing me to quickly ensure that all of the ewes have their own lambs. Occasionally a ewe will steal another ewe’s lambs, or reject their own, and identifying this can save that lamb’s life as it is unlikely that they will get enough food to survive in this circumstance. 3. She was not on her back for long. I check them daily, usually twice a day when they have young lambs in early summer/late spring. This level of injury would be unusual, and when I started filming I fully expected that I would roll her over and she would run off. As a result I had to decide whether this was an appropriate video to upload, given that all of my other videos are light hearted; I made the decision that ultimately it would educational. 4. The ewe was fine! At the end of the video she can be seen wandering around with her flock (edit: she’s the one covered in her own poop) She is still in the flock and currently pregnant, ready to have twins next spring. Edit: 5.thanks again for all of the interest folks. I’ve noticed another thing that is getting stated a lot is that people believe she’s pregnant. She isn’t pregnant. She is now (January 2023) but at that stage had young lambs at foot, and would have given birth around 2 months prior to the video. Ewes do tend to be more prone to becoming cast when pregnant, but this is not always the case, and it wasn’t here. 6. There are some people commenting that she’s overweight. She’s not. The reason for her bloated belly is the accumulation of gas in her stomach which will have resulted from her being on her back. If she was there long enough, her stomach could have ruptured as she essentially can’t burp and fart properly when she’s in that position. She is a ruminant and they don’t do well on their backs. Within 24 hours this probably would have killed her. I hope that the additional notes aren’t too tedious, and are of some interest! Edit to the edit: Sorry that I can’t answer everyone’s questions individually, hopefully this will help! 7. Why would a sheep get stuck on its back? There are a few reasons - one is if it is trying to scratch its back and becomes stuck in that position. Usually this will be something to do with the terrain, like a small dip that prevents it getting its feet to the ground. Another is that it simply falls asleep and rolls into a dip or something. When they’re heavily pregnant they are more likely to get stuck like this as their abdomen is distended and they’re more top heavy. One other reason would be if they were spooked and fall over when startled. Most ewes will never experience this, but given the amount of sheep about, it’s something that farmers have to keep an eye out for, especially at certain times of year. 8. Why would this leave her in such a state? Well, I will admit that her condition was a surprise to me. I filmed it in portrait because I thought it would make an interesting short to see her get up and run away. I worked with her for well over half an hour, and this video is just a snippet. It is probably a combination of disorientation and poor circulation in her legs. I also suspected that she had lay in such a way as to put pressure on her back, hence why I treated her with pain relief. The biggest risks for a ewe on her back come from predators and her own digestive system. Her rumen produces gas which aren’t dissipated when she’s in this position. However it would be unusual for a ewe to survive overnight in this condition as foxes and badgers love nothing more than a free meal and will eat at her soft bits happily while she is still alive. Birds like crows, ravens, seagulls and magpies will often pick at the eyes, navel and anus of a sheep that’s immobilised like this. The reason it was important to get her to stand of her own accord is that this is common practice when a cow or sheep has an injury - they typically will improve far faster when they are using their muscles and taking their own weight. Lying down doesn’t encourage blood flow or for that matter allow me to examine potential weaknesses. Those that suggest I could have held up an 80-90kg sheep for half an hour while she presumably didn’t want to be held flatter me 😂 9. Quite a few people now commenting that a ewe should be flipped first onto its bottom and not it’s side. I had never been taught this, and I’ve never known it to cause any problems, but it certainly could be true! Every day is a school day and I intend to ask my vet about it when I’m next speaking to them, so thank you for teaching me something new! One more thing - if you would like to see how this normally goes, I’ve uploaded a video of another, less serious incident that happened today (28th January 2023) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpKboGifpL2KrNE

[@joybraybrook5014]

Why is it that everyone who isn't an expert , thinks they know best. Glad you put them straight.

[@delfine7163]

Thank you. This was fascinating and if I ever find a ewe on her back, I would try to roll her over and then get help.

[@leaveittoweaver4525]

Poor girl, looks like she was down for a bit (not as long as some thought) but I suppose doesn't take much to maybe affect the legs. Honestly she looks like she's well taken care of. Poor girl... I'm glad she's better.

[@melissamcclain34]

Thanks for uploading this video. I wasn't subscribed to your channel until this video was randomly recommended to me a few minutes ago now I'm subscribed and would enjoy seeing more of your videos

[@carolg.6838]

Thanks for the explanation. I have seen animals with markings like that, but thought these were bad wounds. (You can take the girl out of the city but not the city out of the girl.) Glad she was fine at the end of the video. Well trained and beautiful dog. Good farmer! Merry Christmas from Chicago.

[@js70371]

It’s amazing how the dog knows to act docile and unthreatening so as to not scare or agitate the sheep. I once watched a show about a shepherd and his dog and he could do different whistles to get the dog to do different things. It was really awesome!

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Yes, indeed, the dog and shepherd interplay is fascinating.

[@michelebinder8074]

I don't want to be rude, but the dog doesn't "know" that; every move he makes, he's following a command. Except where he gets head skritches. 😉

[@jasminepetal3972]

It is very cool but honestly if you think about it its not that amazing. Animals are all very amazing in their capabilities that its kinda just normal imo cuz theyre all incredible

[@pipolchamp8205]

border collies are so smart it's borderline scary

[@LilShaqi]

@@pipolchamp8205 ba dum tsss....?

[@Cat-no8ts]

I'm so comforted by the fact that you stayed with her and didn't give up. You utilized everything in your training and years of work to accommodate her and to accomplish the goal of getting her back on her feet. Well done! Sheep herding is my dream job! Thank you for uploading this video!

[@ElPalcoTigreHermano]

I wonder if she was sick anyway

[@Karina-er7mx]

And all with one hand, as the other hand was used to hold the camera.

[@Cat-no8ts]

@@Karina-er7mx check #3 of the shepherd's comment. Maybe that'll answer your....comment.🙄

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

Hope he isn't Welsh

[@MrMockaMock]

@@girlsdrinkfeck An hour is a long time to pass with sheep if you're not...🍆🐑

[@pamcunningham9608]

I had no idea sheep could get stuck on their backs like that, or that it could be so dangerous for them. Thank you for sharing this fascinating video!

[@challanboggs4964]

I was just thinking the same thing. I would never have thought a sheep couldn't get off it's back.

[@gangstalkingbyannflagella62770]

Right! I've see those goats that DO THAT (I don't find it funny... it gives me anxiety!) But I never knew sheep could have this happen!

[@StragglerTx]

Most hooved creatures have problems lying down . You can literally push a cow over if not paying attention

[@xiimooniixmoon2988]

Like having memory foam mattress stuck to you're back

[@newlifeinchrist313]

Trim some of that heavy coat off and this wont be a problem.

[@erinreviews5444]

I'm overwhelmed by how lovely that birdsong is

[@marycoats6697]

I visited a working sheep farm in Scotland. The dogs are incredibly smart and it was fascinating to watch them herd the sheep.

[@guanetiawilliams2068]

I would love to see that!

[@braveheart4603]

I'm from Scotland myself but sadly I'm more of a city slicker than country guy. My dog is a border collie though and I do I take him out on long countryside walks several times a week. I would have no clue what was going on if me and my wee dog ran into a sight like this poor sheep.

[@i-love-comountains3850]

@@braveheart4603 Your dog would know more of what to do by instinct. Especially if from a recent line of stock borders. Quite literally you could have that dog whistle trained in a month if you put in the work. Probably a week, they're smarter than most people i know😂

[@Purviloveslife]

@@braveheart4603 Border Collies are considered the smartest dog breed in the world lol 💖

[@ProserpinePomegranate]

Collies are very intelligent and clever dogs,also very beautiful.

[@breadmonkeys]

I rescued a dog that was supposed to be a sheepdog, he had scars on his face and belly and was a terrified of simple things. He was also scared of sheep, to the point where if he was around them he would stare at the floor and pretend they didn't exist. Bless him. He was a very gentle boy. Edit: he would try to herd us, his human family, when we were out on walks so we would keep together 😂 if someone was going too far ahead he would lay in their path, if someone was lagging behind he would try to move you forward.

[@brighamruud5090]

Good dog:)

[@spinningchurro]

He must’ve gotten his ass kicked by a ram.

[@officermeyer]

Awweee

[@carlitosjuarez221]

Very good boy!!

[@landsraad9745]

Yes! Many breeds of herding dogs grow agitated when their herd/"family" are seperated even if you are just in a different room.

[@davidw4970]

IMPORTANT PIECE MISSING FROM CLIP AND THE OP’s COMMENTS: When they cast, the fluid in their brains swaps from bottom to top and they lose balance. If you find a sheep in a field upside down, you can tell how long it’s been like that by how much faeces is adjacent. The longer they’ve been over, the longer they take to regain right way up/balance. If you were walking your dog for example, come across one, flip it onto its feet - even if it stays upright for a short time, and you walk away - it’ll be back upside down very quickly. Take your time. Be calm. Stay with the animal until it is walking and has clear stability.

[@notsofancyfarming]

A totally fair addition

[@Ixxlostinabox]

That was super interesting, I doubt il ever use that info but iv now got a new "did you know" for the boys at our next BBQ

[@duyas1628]

I did not know that, that's crazy.

[@kylieshaye6562]

I'm glad I have that piece of knowledge now, I would've never known that.

[@deliawright8626]

I years ago worked on an island in N.E that raised sheep for Greek Easter. Sheep are sensitive creatures more than you'd think. They will try an jump a fence, miss, but will keep trying and die of panic, exhaustion, if not stopped.

[@charredolive]

I love how the camera pans to the dog like he’s been casually watching

[@wowamber5107]

I love the relationship we can develop with dogs, they are essentially the only animal that is completely open to helping us in any way they can. They truly are men's best friend, and it's crazy to think how this relationship transformed over time.

[@corinthiansdaniels3728]

I was going to say cats but I realized that relationship it the other way around

[@JanoyCresvaZero]

@@corinthiansdaniels3728 Cats are indifferent to us. They are usually very solitary but will come to us when they want attention and affection. They have also had it embedded into their genetics to meow as adult domesticated cats because they know humans usually respond when they do. Dogs on the other hand are like the clingy girl you met and dated once from Tinder.

[@lick816]

@Janoy Cresva I do want to add that cats may be more independent but they are absolutely not solitary. Cats in the wild (wild as in stray cats) form colonies and don't live alone. They do, however, hunt alone.

[@wind2536]

@@JanoyCresvaZero dogs are better than any tinder girl bro

[@JanoyCresvaZero]

@@wind2536 I 100% agree.

[@buckethead9894]

I don’t know why this popped up on my feed but this was weirdly fascinating. I didn’t know there was such a thing as a downcast ewe-I thought maybe she had some sort of neurological problem. This and the videos I’ve seen of goats freezing up and falling over when startled really have me wondering how much selective breeding has affected survival instincts. Thanks for the video and well done to you and your partner!

[@sissyrayself7508]

It is more likely not the breeding but rather the toxins in the injections the owners have been using lately.

[@strayiggytv]

Cast sheep are a different thing then what happens with fainting goats though. The Bible even makes mention of cast sheep which means the problem goes back a very long way in domestic sheep. It's a purely physical problem with the shape of the sheep, wool thickness, terrain and the internal anatomy of sheep (gas buildup) the deciding factor. You see it less in breeds with a less square build and even less in haired sheep but even then it can still happen.

[@lesliemandic9673]

Good comment. The fainting goat thing. Myotonic goats. Half the country is trying to breed that out while the other half is trying to breed it in for their amusement. From my limited novice experience it seems dangerous to have a goat pass out and fall over but other people think it's great. This poor ewe stuck on her back. It does happen but yes to the farmer, that was very educational. I have in my hands off experience from my couch/computer only, not seen this for so and yes it was difficult to watch. But very interesting as well. I assume that if a preditor was not an issue she would have had other issues as her rumin would have shut down if it was not already on it's way and/or she would have asphyxiated & died. One can learn so much from KZbin. Signed lady in California who has 3 pet goats monitoring the rain to decide if they need the shed to be open as the roof leaks on their pen but they climb on the hay and wee in it but they need to be dry dilemma. Thank God that we are having rain at all.

[@kweenkitten6207]

@@strayiggytv this 👆👆

[@Pratt_]

My thoughts exactly !

[@MsCatori]

I'd like to see you post more things like this. So many people think that farming and commercial farming are the same. They don't realize the love a farmer has for their livestock. The amount of care farmers put into the animals health and wellbeing. Most of my aunts and uncles are farmers. My cousins taught me about caring for the babies and the compassion involved in raising livestock from a young age.

[@Swan-rb4yg]

Oh for heaven sakes, give it a break. Get real. How much do they love the baby lambs they send off for slaughter? Animal Farmers love the filthy money they get for tormenting animals and destroying the planet. Wake up, Pollyanna. Feel the pain and suffering they do.

[@Swan-rb4yg]

I cannot effing get over it. You actually use the word compassion? How blind can one human be? Is it compassionate when their throats are being cut? The only difference in farming and commercial farming is the scale. The individual animals still suffer.

[@MsCatori]

@Swan that's incorrect. Your ignorance is showing. Better cover it up

[@bethanyanderson1745]

@MsCatori - I've noticed the same care at our state fair 4H shows. Very lovely but I couldn't raise animals knowing they would be slaughtered. Too heartbreaking for me!

[@MsCatori]

@Bethany Anderson I can't either. I could handle raising sheep for their fleece but not for lamb chops.

[@alder390]

It’s amazing how the collie knew to act submissive and none threatening so that the sheep won’t get scared, dogs are amazing ❤

[@abigailelizabeth4655]

It wasn’t actually. The reason they stand in a partial crouch is actually to imitate a predator just enough to “herd” the sheep and make them feel like they need to move but not enough that they panic and run all over the place. Also I don’t see how it’s “amazing” that an animal does exactly what it’s been rigorously trained to do. That’s like saying “wow it’s amazing that a kid can do math” when they went to school for 8 years to learn math. It’s neat and in interesting process but the dog knows to act that way bc we’ve bred them for thousands of years to be able to do that and trained the individual dog on how to act. Amazing would be the fact that elephants carry their dead children on their backs while they mourn them bc that’s truly an act of pure nature and not human interference. Or how cats literally domesticated themselves bc it was more convenient for them to be humans and guard grain bc where there was human food there was mice. They also never even need to be taught how to use a liter box it’s 100% instinctual bc they like to bury their waste to hide it from predators. If anything the mom cat teaches her babies to go in the litter box. I mean if anything this is just an example of how humans have f*cked with evolution to the point of dogs losing their survival traits (ie being able to hunt, find food, find shelter, stay in packs, etc.) There are all a lot of misconceptions about dogs out there which aren’t true. Dogs are lovely animals but I hate when ppl act like dogs just “know” how to do things are automatically do them when this dog breed was bred for this and the human taking the video also trained this dog heavily to act this way around sheep. It wouldn’t be a problem except for when ppl assume dogs just instinctively know to act this way it creates a stigma that other types of pets are “dumb” or “cold” bc they haven’t had their survival instincts bred out of them and replaced with traits that please humans. No hate and I hope this didn’t come off as rude bc it’s not my intent, just throwing some information/education out there😊 I do agree tho it is neat to watch how the border collie acts

[@jebby16]

​@@abigailelizabeth4655 Whatever...it's still pretty amazing.

[@GregTGolden]

​@@abigailelizabeth4655 I'll bet your fun at parties. Lmfao

[@ImNotInLoveItsJustAGameWeDo]

Feel better after that rant? 🙄 Why some individuals have to find something wrong with EVERYTHING is beyond me...is that behavior "instinctual" or is that rigorously trained, I wonder. 😂🤔 There's absolutely nothing wrong with being fascinated by a very intelligent, well trained dog!

[@sd7785]

​@@abigailelizabeth4655 This vid is also an example of how sheep have been bred to not be able to fend for themselves. Being stuck on their backs because of their weirdly shaped bodies, and unable to shed their fur normally. Instead carrying around increasingly heavy, hot, and uncomfortable wool until they are stressfully sheared, and not being able to role themself off their back without human interference. It's sad what's become of these beautiful animals.

[@cassandrabelyeu2419]

I’m so proud of that dog for being so calm after getting her up. I love my dogs, but they don’t have the training to be allowed near a scared sheep-they would jump around her! Your dog’s behavior is so soothing to watch. Good dog.

[@pamgrat5126]

Koodos to that beautiful dog ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

It needs medical attention.

[@cassandrabelyeu2419]

@@MrJohnnyDistortion I hope you mean the sheep.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@cassandrabelyeu2419 I said "IT". Didnt I?

[@i-love-comountains3850]

@@MrJohnnyDistortion Yeah but that's vague enough to be the dog, too.

[@manny75586]

The dog popping up behind her like "hellooooo" genuinely made me giggle.

[@M21-w1y]

LoL, the sheep says” I’m up !! I’m up!!

[@sorian_delorean3348]

Read that in Mr. Bean's voice

[@borismuller86]

“hello there!” like Obi Wan Kenobi 😄

[@npc4416]

lol yea it was so cute

[@dosam_6146]

@@npc4416Cute? The sheep is terrified of the dog. That’s not cute. Also it looks like the dude but the poor thing way there for a day or two by the poop stains on her back. Nothing cute here.

[@Lottydon1649]

Thank you so much for helping Her, not many people realise that this can be fatal for our beautiful animals. It’s hard work and sometimes I used to straddle them just to keep them the right way up. All depending on age/pedigree their revival times can vary, I always used to keep a wee bit of salt lick in my pocket too.. Note to one’s self, always stay grounded or you may end up on your behind.. It would only take a few moments to alert the farmer and they would be so grateful to you, you may even get to watch or help ❤️ never attempt this on your own as there are many perils and pitfalls.. Thank you so much for sharing with us and thank you to Man’s Bestie for being so good and patient with her.. I just Love Sheep Farmers that Love their flocks and would do whatever it takes to look after them, my heart overfloweth 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@puddleduck279]

Awe the poor girl, she looked so frightened and tired, so glad you found her and helped her get back up as I didnt even know that such things can happen and this also shows the love and care you farmers put into your work and animals, thanks for this very educational video, I now have even more respect for what hard, amazing work our farmers do! And your dog was just brilliant also!!

[@jcl644]

Well its going to be served in a dinner table though

[@swiftypopty1102]

@@jcl644 A Good care of them really worth the price 😂

[@sugarbear1965]

Stop filming and help her!! Put ur phone in ur pocket!!! Help her

[@DisobeyZOG]

@@sugarbear1965 you aren’t allowed to interfere with nature.

[@PoeticOcean]

@@DisobeyZOG *allowed

[@paulthompson8467]

I think that wee dog needs a job in Craigavon hospital physio department it done a brilliant job rehabilitating that ewe👍

[@robinwills8284]

In a water treadmill rehab… also when dogs w hip problems get old a large towel or sheet across belly where human holds the ends well above hips and walks w the animal as it acts like a back end wheel chair w no wheel for temporary support.

[@behuman3801]

I was seriously thinking same i.e to send such dogs to rehab center for old people

[@i-love-comountains3850]

@@behuman3801 Especially stock borders, they would LOVE all of the games and activities designed to keep mental accuity up in elder patients!

[@tracesprite6078]

@@i-love-comountains3850 Some homes for the sick or elderly do allow dogs to visit the people in there. The people respond well to the dog's patient encouragement and affection.

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free Gift

[@thesummerthatwas76]

I am 50/50 Welsh/English and grew up amid sheep farms in Wales. Your Border Collie is exemplary, not only in his/her obeyance of your commands, but in the empathy (?) shown to the ewe's predicament. You clearly have a love and understanding of animals. Much respect, sir.

[@NekeLC2480]

That's cool. I've wanted to see Wales for some time now. Our DNA test came back 74%Welsh 22% Scott-Irish. I'm from Kentucky though. We never thought we would have had that much of anything in us still.

[@thesummerthatwas76]

@@NekeLC2480 I am pleased to hear that there are people in the great US interested in visiting tiny Wales. I am sure you have already seen videos of the country, so you will know it is a beautiful, rural place, uniformly green and sparsely populated. I grew up in mid Wales on the coast but have seen most of the other parts. I recommend first visiting mid Wales, then the north with south wales lastly, should you have the time.

[@NekeLC2480]

@@thesummerthatwas76 I appreciate it, Thank you for the advice! I'm trying to save up for a trip!

[@thesummerthatwas76]

@@NekeLC2480 My pleasure. I hope you manage to achieve your wish someday.

[@thesummerthatwas76]

@@peterangles736 Such an ignorant attitude. How well do you think Wales, with its 2.2 million inhabitants, would do as an independent country outside the UK, without the support of the 55 million English population? It's pure racism and you should be ashamed

[@cottoncheeks2520]

Really glad you and your sheep dog were there to nurse her back to health and stay by her side 🙏 from being scared for the sheep to feeling really heartwarming and beautiful to watch

[@mickeyoshea2035]

Holy shhhh that dog swooped in like an emotional support animal for the ewe. All extra calm, assuming a non threatening demeanor. What a smart sweet dog!

[@Spike-ck5tj]

I'm glad you posted this, many folk won't be aware of the danger of a sheep on its back. Only when I worked with some sheep farmers about 8 years ago did I find out about sheep getting stuck on their back. I was told "If you see one, help it" Another also said sheep farming is tough "they look for excuses to die". (Sheep get themselves in bother) Those words rang in my ears one night when walking past a farm very late one night, I couldnt see but could hear a sheep making a lot of noise in a field so I rang the farm. A sheep was indeed in bother, stuck in a fence, they survived : )

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

Saw one dead near our house in Fife and it was just after lambing

[@MonstehDinosawr]

@@rebeccaconlon9743 aww, my godmother lives on Fife mountain and I've always loved walking amongst the sheep whenever I visited growing up. Never seen any sheep dead on the road thankfully but I'm aware it does happen.

[@KateCarew]

“They look for excuses to die” that’s a really illustrative turn of phrase, it’s going to never leave my mind! I hope I never come upon a distressed sheep, but if I do…I’ve gotten the memo to alert the shepherd!

[@Spike-ck5tj]

@@KateCarew it is isn't it? Probably why I still remember it years later. I hope lots of folk see this video, if it saves 1 sheep in trouble then job done.

[@AgentMulder120]

What I'm gathering here is that sheep are depressed!

[@autumnwind2699]

What beautiful countryside. So nice to hear the birds. Glad the sheep is alright ☺️

[@Breathe-In-and-Out]

I noticed the landscape too. Beautiful!

[@comkioxd]

The birds are just a soundtrack, this is a field...

[@IGotNoJam]

@@comkioxd you a city person? Cuz this is normal. Source: Coming from a village in Germany with the same surrounding as in the video. And if you look there are many trees around.

[@diosydinero]

just needs a big walmart with a huge parking lot and it’s perfect

[@deletdis6173]

Well said

[@judewebb5694]

I'm so glad that you and the clever sheepdog were able to help. I'm glad she recovered. So good to see her with her flock. No idea a sheep could get stuck on their back! Thsnks for sharing!

[@tamaragarnett2908]

I was walking through a farmer's property once (with permission) and found one of his sheep stuck on their back just like this one. I didn't know what was wrong with it or if I should even try to help, so I contacted the farmer to let him know. Nice to know after all this time that the sheep wasn't necessarily diseased. 😂

[@brycebehnke9566]

My family raised sheep when I was younger. I spent more time getting them out of troubled than I spent on the rest of the animals combined. Shepherds definitely deserve respect.

[@StupidBadyXD]

Sheep are generally breed to be dumb, is so funny now that they c a even be defeated by bushes

[@jib2355]

Now you know why Jesus is called a Shepard to us

[@georgeousthegorgeous]

@@jib2355 lmao

[@borismuller86]

@@StupidBadyXDthe interesting thing is when they’re lambs they’re very bright and inquisitive. Having said that, not all breeds are as thick when older. For example, Portland ewes are surprisingly smart. It seems to depend on what the breed is intended for.

[@AFS-ht7bg]

Lol. Yup. Dumber than a box of rocks. But boy were they fun to ride when we were little.

[@awolf6473]

Came for the sheep stayed for the dog, the way it gave a big smile while you were petting it was absolutely adorable. Border collies are the best!

[@OleDonKedic]

Smartest dogs I've ever been around. Also aus. Shepherds, Malinois', GSD, golden retrievers, and Staffordshire terriers.... they're all extremely intelligent as well.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

@@OleDonKedic had GSD’s all my life and a Belgian and the only dog that ever attacked me was a Border Collie from farming stock though it was a family pet not a working dog. It loathed children of all ages and was devoted to the female owner, not her husband, not her kids. I still love all dogs but pet collies I never trust ever since. Some breeds really need a job 😂

[@zotter2542]

Who cares. The sheep is weak and should be slaughtered for desert.

[@beverlyarcher3744]

They have to be trained or else they can scare the sheep

[@beverlyarcher3744]

​@@Katya-zj7ni my dogs are trained not to bite which 2 of the 3 have right now would more likely lick you to death then bite and the third is so timid he doesn't go near strangers if he bites you it will be what did you do? As he has never bit anyone he more then likely bark we had another one of our best guard dogs she passed back in oct she was friendly to those she knew only twice had she ever shown aggression mom thinks same guy both times as usually she growl bark to let ppl know she was there this guy mom said she was behind mom and off to the side hair on back of neck was standing up and she growled barked at the guy never left moms side the whole time all those were signs of person wasn't up to any good say he could fix the driveway 😒 yeah right more like scope out to see if anything is worth stealing and this is the dog who let questionable ppl cops postal service and delivery ppl on the property heck the FedEx guy knew her so well there towards the end he about got to rub her

[@deboraharmstrong7081]

Really interesting to watch, so pleased the sheep is alright. Sheepdogs are so clever and a good friend as well. Thank you for giving us an insight into the work you do. xx

[@vesnak670]

This video have more drama, a better story and prettier subjects than 99% of Hollywood movies made in the last 5 years - I’m glad everyone was fine at the end, and that dog is just amazing ❤

[@misst.e.a.187]

Agree. It was nail biting stuff 😁

[@nifielove8370]

So true!!! 💯 I was glued to my phone screen trying to see what would happen 👀 & I haven't had a movie capture my attention like this in yrs...lol

[@ErrorlVlacro]

No it doesn't. Lol it was very low effort. What he did wasn't low effort, but the video was.

[@yallugly4317]

@@ErrorlVlacro you gotta realize people who comment stuff like OP are just NPCs

[@aaronjames3228]

Uh no

[@billbeliakoff5589]

That was some adrenaline rush she got when she saw the dog. She got up like nothing was wrong !

[@frankievalentine6112]

That doesn't mean she's ok. In fact, it exacerbates the injury.

[@billbeliakoff5589]

@@frankievalentine6112 I didn't mean to imply that she was okay. I was just saying that adrenaline is an amazing thing.

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

I get what you meant. It was like she was saying, "Uh oh. Dog is here. I'd better get my big arse up and get better soon. Otherwise, dog's gonna give me hell!" Like there's a mutual understanding as to what each of their jobs are lol. She wasted no time getting to her feet when pooch showed up. Kept looking right at him. Reminded me of a movie I saw a few days ago about a Pig who thought it was a sheepdog lol.

[@ishan21212]

@@JANEEDISTURBED omg the one where it asks them for the secret code? What's the name I watched it so long ago.

[@SpectacleSpark]

@@JANEEDISTURBED Wasn’t that the movie babe?

[@Offred]

What a beautiful, intelligent and well-trained dog. I’m glad your sheep got back on her feet and reunited with her lambs.

[@Rubyraven2013]

I hope you attended to whatever caused the blood on her back.

[@hazed1009]

I love working border collys . I once hired a cottage from a farmer who popped into the drive, got out with his dog, which , me being a stupid city boy , I promptly tried to pet like a pet dog. The dog looked at me like I was mad I think , the farmer then explained , don't mind her she's a working dog see. He then gestured with his finger to the dog and flicked his hand toward the back of his land-rover, the dog literally zipped like lightning round the back, up and over the gated back , ran to the front and just as he put hi hand out , stuck her head under his hand just like in this video , seemingly feeling masses of pleasure that he was stroking her head. Soooo damn cool . Lol what a trained dog. Like super intelligent. Just an amazing dog.(well 'bitch' as he called her at time) ever since then I've always wanted a dog that I could gesture to and it knew what I wanted!!! Only I don't want to put in the hard work so it won't ever happen lol

[@user-ye7lp9lg1c]

Back on ITS feet*

[@ahzurronspotify6609]

@@user-ye7lp9lg1c ....

[@bath_foam4576]

@@user-ye7lp9lg1c ?????????

[@mjsoup29]

A couple of observations from New York. I didn’t know sheep could get stuck on their back either. I’m surprised she’s unable to roll herself to the side and get up. It’s amazing how quickly her demeanor changes when the dog shows up you really know your sheep! The dog is beautiful. You can tell you really care for your animals and take your time to do the right thing to keep them healthy. Thank you for this video, very informative and enjoyable.

[@stetomlinson3146]

Instead of rolling down hill, for some reason they try to roll uphill, and just don’t try anything else. If you get to them quickly enough you can roll them downhill and they get up on their own! Just very simple animals!

[@ShellyCline]

The reason sheep are unable to get off their back once they fall is because they have extremely wide and flat backs. They just can't roll.

[@bren70ssss94]

Do you encounter many sheep in central park ?

[@billionear]

Good green grass makes them bloat and they cast like that. A full fleece of wool also doesn’t help it. She’d been there a while too. She’d absorbed a lot of moisture from the ground lying there. That dirty dark patch of wool you see on her is heavy and takes a while to thin out.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Greetings from Pennsylvania USA. I studied for a semester abroad in Aberystwyth Wales. There were sheep everywhere. I loved it. Thank you for this beautiful video. Many blessings to you, the herd, and the wonderful border collie. ❤️🙏

[@deadinside8781]

Damn. That kind of sounds like random location and like heaven 😂

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@deadinside8781 Yes, it was heavenly.

[@hannahszuch5450]

I was scrolling through the comments and yours stood out to me, because I'm from PA as well! What area are you from? I'm from Pittsburgh.

[@arnellehardy1091]

Same Here lol I think we’ve all seen some Amish farming 😊

[@Christopher-vf6kx]

Poor Ewe. Glad she got back on her feet. Your dog is amazing and really seems to care for her sheep! Appreciate you sharing...thanks. 👍

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[@cezarab5236]

At first I was reluctant to watch this video because the thumbnail made it sound as if she'd been attacked by an untrained dog. But I'm so glad I did. The patience, the thoughtfulness and the care were heartwarming. I love to see people treat their animals with such love and consideration. ❤️ This video was not only that, but also educational.

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

Same here. That's what this video implied in recommendations.

[@tiffslife63]

I thought that exact same thing.

[@c0nc3ntr8d6]

Also shows you where your brain is at. You immediately thought of a worst case scenario. Might want to get around more positive people and stay off of social media for some time.

[@David-jn1gg]

@@c0nc3ntr8d6 bruh I'm a pretty positive person but the title shows it like that pretty much

[@gilly9281]

Right some videos can ruin your whole day. This one made mine!

[@HalfShelli]

Thank you for taking such good care of your girl! And kudos to your obviously well-trained and good-tempered assistant.

[@kellyriddell5014]

Your sheepdog is beautiful and seems very well trained. I'm so happy your sheep recovered and I'm grateful you and your dog were there to put in the work needed to get her back to her lambs.

[@beckybaker6907]

Beautiful countryside, and a lovely job done by you and your dog for your ewe. Hope she's well recovered.

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Last I heard, she was on someone's dinner plate accompanied with some Bramleys mint sauce 🤣🤣🤣

[@marthacunningham2028]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo And you're next 😋

[@UnfortunateSon32]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo yummy

[@guguendeavours2521]

Such a good puppy. It deserves a raise and a promotion.

[@icehoof]

Uh, I'm sorry, maybe you didn't see the sign, that's *chief* herder good boy

[@kimfleury]

Magnificent dog. Beauty in action. And you're obliviously an attentive shepherd. I know nothing of shepherding, but I recognize careful work when I see it. Thank you for sharing your life. You have enriched mine. You've even given me pleasant memories of my Mom showing appreciation for your dogs and sheep. May my Mom rest in peace.

[@kareyrobin]

Glad she’s okay! This is how I feel when I sit on the toilet for too long and get pins and needles. 😂🤣😂

[@RachelleBeyer]

Omg yes 😂

[@shockwave6213]

@K A Can't improve circulation when I've already lost muh legs to the Diabeetus

[@AchiragChiragg]

@@shockwave6213 that was dark.

[@JMH-jj6we]

TMI

[@dazem8]

😂😂💩💩

[@zgobermn6895]

Thank you for helping her out. She was in deep trouble but thank God you and your sheepdog were there to help.

[@Kizuna31]

I love the look in your pup's eyes when it first comes on screen like "hey...hey whatcha doin sheep?...you should be standing o-o" what a good dog

[@triad5766]

YOU SHOULD BE STAANDIN YEEAAH 🎶🕺

[@berthagarcia6299]

I didn't know sheephave feeling like this.Bless this person &his 🐶🐕

[@johnloxley8705]

Some people might think it’s just a sheep but to some people it’s a lot more than that. Caring for you animals is amazing. That dog is just spot-on. Absolutely brilliant. Well done. 👍😁

[@charlescarabott7692]

Even if it was just a sheep I would still try to help her.

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

We’re so used to thinking of ourselves as “against nature“ that we forget that that’s not how things started out. Before the industrial age, recent history, human beings were much more in tune with nature. Life all developed in balance with everything else. Humans and animals cooperated in maintaining that balance. That included rescuing stuck animals, caring for injured animals, knowing where nests and dens are and who lives in them. I’m an avid camper, and I have discovered that there were denning coyotes, I near my tent. So I sing to them when I’m on my way in, so they associate my voice with safety, and, I leave little tidbits for them so that they associate me with nurture. This will pay off when they’re looking for food. In their minds, I’m not food, I’m one of them. Domesticated animals gradually began to interact together similarly. There were mutual benefits. It is also true that we’ve altered how we interact with those partnerships, in ways that are more predatory. In the USA, ranching (animals) and farming (plants) has begun to go back to that partnership relationship in order to restore the soil and repair the planet. Everything has Spirit. It is no more right or wrong to kill organisms by breathing than it is to kill organisms by drinking water, eating fruit, eating plants, or eating anything else. If we want to be in harmony with Nature, then our bodies will be eaten when we die, as well. I suspect that’s one reason why cremation and tree burials or Tibetan sky burials, or wolf burials are getting more popular, lately. When I find something I don’t like, I decided to go learn more about it, ask questions *before I make widespread decisions about what I’d like changed and how. I learned lots from the rancher’s posts and answers to our questions. I can tell they care about their animals or we’d never see them try to figure out what happened and how to help. They’d have dragged the animal off and not thought further about how that animal felt, or about what happened and why, and about how to prevent it from happening again in the future. Thank you, rancher for taking the time to teach us. 🎉❤

[@sarmadghafoor1484]

True it’s more than that 😌*nom nom nom

[@johnloxley8705]

Now, that’s what you call a reply !!! Spot on 👍😁

[@deboraharmstrong7081]

This sheep is the farmer's livelihood. So maybe 'just a sheep' would have a right to be helped.

[@suzdeangelo2314]

You are the Good Shepherd. Your dog is a Good Shepherd. Excellent, on you both. Caring & compassion shows who you are. Sending you both respect. This video was very informative. Thank you.

[@lovenadia5155]

It’s a good representation to our Lord Jesus who is the good shepherd and sheep over the lives of his people! God bless and Jesus loves you! John 3:16 “ For God so loved the world that he sent his one and only son that whoever shall believe in him shall not perish but have eternal life”

[@nkechinwandu7603]

Yes!!!

[@ChristinaB9782]

I've had several border collies and love 'em to pieces! Gave me goosebumps to watch! Glad the sheep is okay!! 🐶💜🐑

[@cathyyoung3285]

I had one too. So smart! He herded the baby kittens all over they place. Lol. They slept all over him and he never moved a muscle when they were on him

[@ronfullerton3162]

@@cathyyoung3285 I had a sow and her piglets for a 4-H project. My Border Collie did the same with them. They are a remarkable dog, a worker and a close friend. Got a chuckle out of the fact this was about sheep. Dad had dairy cattle and hogs. I was offered a lamb that was born as a set of triplets for free. Dad said no sheep on his place! I guess he had run a farm for a rich guy that had a large sheep herd. Dad wanted nothing more to do with sheep after he left that job.

[@miapdx503]

That was so cool. The relationship between the two. He could appeal to instincts in her, she responded immediately! Those dogs are awesome. I love working dogs. 💕

[@gardeniabee]

I love how the dog approached her and when she responded the dog withdrew and stayed present and nonthreatening❤

[@bellaapple2166]

I know the dog is so smart and aware.

[@Doubie.]

Yea the dog is smart but everything it did was based on a command given by the guy behind the camera threw sounds that the trainer was making

[@moonsqualker_savagely4563]

@@Doubie. We're amazed by the fact that the dog could even learn the commands and actions AND remember them. If you didn't realize, it REALLY sounds like your trying to downplay the dog's intelligence.

[@Rosie_Rosebud]

@@Doubie. I agree with Moon. It sounds like you're trying to downplay the dogs intelligence. They have to be in order to work these types of jobs. They're bred to be super intelligent. I have an aussie and she's super smart and picks up on things easily.

[@Realcordy]

@@Doubie. lol that’s what’s most impressive lmao

[@Richie107]

I have a sheep dog and never knew about this . Here I am a 50 year old guy sobbing watching this .. I am such an animal lover and feel their pain when I see them suffer. Hope she’s doing well and you shall be rewarded in heaven

[@lyndagayemiller]

No need for embarrassment there…it’s a sign of strength to feel empathy for another living thing❤️

[@theresedoherty8603]

Oh Richie, such a sweet sweet story. I loved it. Bless you & your puppy dog. 🐶

[@HaiJethMa]

I can't see a problem with loving animals. They are sweet and innocent, they need our love. We are a lot of tough guys crying when we see kitties ore other animals abused or in danger. Chin up King You are a good man

[@nilesbutler8638]

Loving animals is a fine quality! Although I´d have to add that most established religions aside buddism do not consider animals to have those nifty "soul" thingies and thus go to that "heaven" place once their bodies are done working. In fact it took quite some time for christianity to accept that even non-european human apes could have that.

[@BuNNY-st9wf]

I'd die for mine, they are all pure and innocent. They give you there hearts as it's what animals do by instinct and shows us, that they are the more advanced in my opinion. If you look up whales, you'll see that they have a whole entire lobe in their brains we don't have and it's actually only and all is for empathy and the love of others, friendship relationships on pure love and would do anything to save a kind stranger 😢.... If humans had that part built in, the whole world would immediately support everyone whose suffering drop there weapons. Think how easy it would be to send enough of the 11 billion peoples worth of food we make each year to the starving instead of throwing it out. In a few generations us making that much extra now means it won't be possible to do then and the entire world will starve as we wasted all the furtile soil for food that 3 billion worth gets thrown out or eaten by people who dont need it as its even killing loved ones through obesity, when it could save them both by going to someone who is straving..... we'll all be seen as monsters and are all starving our future grandchildren to death..... Never forget this above as we all need to only use what is needed and NEVER WASTE, EVER! Even crust on bread could save a nest of birds. Cutting back on meat is the biggest decision that saves your future starving loved ones. This is what I'm actually a professional in,if everyone knew how much they're torturing not only there future loved ones but at this exact time the wild animals are being tortured this second. They are getting 2-4% of the fresh water they used too and some are getting less than 1% huddled together digging in old water holes before dying together in the worst kind of ways. Months and month lying unable to move for what we've taken and is going down the sink. 😢 I wish everyone knew how bad it actually is 😢🤧😱🤮

[@Blanschee]

I love how she seems to be all "Farewell my friend, this is it, it's over, I'm done" while only in contact with a human, but the second the dog came in she suddendly stands up looks like "Ehm, sir? Sir?! Is that your dog?" 🙈 Poor girl, her legs must have been first numb and than hurting like sh...

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Well they would be numb because feet aren't supposed to be in the air and as it's a prey animal it's dangerous

[@brianjuice]

It’s probably like the pain you get when you sleep on your arm overnight, and when you wake up, it hurts like hell. But probably x100 for the sheep because all the blood probably drained from her legs. She looked like she was there for a really long time.

[@petaeverton999]

Sheep can be super duper dramatic but that's what the dogs for! Also super accurate. She looks at him like are you serious dude😊

[@theresedoherty8603]

Oh so nicely said. I learned alot from this video & all of your comments. Thanks so much.

[@abigailelizabeth4655]

They’re trained to look slightly predatory so it literally scared the sheep into standing up lmao

[@timothystone2797]

I'm glad she's okay. I wanted to cry when i saw how she was doing badly at first. Thank goodness she's fine.

[@iposttoxicshorts]

My chihuahua that was 20 years old was acting just like this her last few days. Couldnt walk gave me memories 😔

[@sjohnson65456]

​@@iposttoxicshorts I'm sorry 😞 hugs to you. 🖤🖤

[@nickcarroll8565]

@@iposttoxicshortshad a similar problem with my poor Great Dane

[@gxlorp]

I know. We gotta keep it ok, so people can have access to clean, healthy meat. Instead of factory farms. Animal torture factories.

[@Jesse.D33]

I don’t have any sheep but my border collie is so smart like this. She responds to words and noises/cues extremely well. Great dogs. I’m glad you found the sheep before it was too late.

[@bmarissa1399]

I'm so glad she is ok. Nothing hurts my bleeding heart more than seeing an animal hurt or suffering! She is lucky to have you! ❤️

[@bmarissa1399]

@Mandy Gee it's a saying....describes someone with a lot of empathy or a sensitive person. Probably before your time.

[@RoachDoggJr106]

What about a human or child hurt or suffering???

[@arandeepsingh6419]

And yet you probably consume animal products and cause countless animals massive hurt and suffering...

[@a_34222]

@@RoachDoggJr106 🤡

[@jadedoe9966]

Same!

[@karanfield4229]

What an interesting video. Ironically, I live in New Zealand which is sheep city, and yet I never knew they could be so vulnerable. Thank-you for taking the time to teach us. The thought of birds pecking their eyes, etc whilst cast, is too horrible to imagine...🥺

[@TbspOfRice]

Jesus loves you and “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” - 1John 1:9 Have a good day :>

[@julieholland9639]

I'm in rural western Australia and surrounded by sheep, the work that the sheep dogs do never ceases to amaze me. Glad she recovered

[@abhisht_indulkar]

Yo do the sheep in Australia have pouches?

[@julieholland9639]

@@abhisht_indulkar 😁

[@kevinprzy4539]

@@abhisht_indulkar 😂😂

[@kevinbelievesinthesky4771]

@@abhisht_indulkar yes, and we ride the sheep to school and work.

[@theresedoherty8603]

Oh how nice, I really enjoyed these comments!

[@005Amergin]

Oh! To have a friend like this shepherd and his beloved dog..to stand by as you try to find your feet again 🥲

[@stellviahohenheim]

The sheep is his property and bet you that sheep isn't even alive anymore😊

[@bwenluck9812]

So what if it's not still alive? It was cared for while it was alive.

[@jeepgurl1379]

Whoa…talk about some serious spiritual meaning. Psalm23

[@KateCarew]

This little ewe has made my heart melt! Seeing her struggle was really sad, then watching her look for her lambs made me cry. I’m just glad she’s got an attentive albeit not so fancy farmer 🙏🏻

[@steelsteez6118]

What would be the need for the farmer to be fancy, though? 🤔

[@Zeephon]

@@steelsteez6118 Read the name of the channel...

[@yz2374]

Get a grip He should have made Shepherds pie with it

[@KateCarew]

@@steelsteez6118 it’s the name of the channel

[@Nocluedo]

@@yz2374 you got any pets?

[@deequinonez2180]

Please help these poor sheep and get them out of that situation fast. More care is required for these beautiful sheep. Thank you for helping her for a while there it seemed that she wasn’t getting the care she required and it broke my heart.

[@JanSparkles1]

That is me when I sit on the floor too long and trying to get back up! 😂 Poor thing, I am glad the guy helped it along and able to stand and walk again. 👏👏

[@natbb9]

HAHAHA Me too!

[@SupahCray]

Yeah, same here, and with me being one of the Five Levels Of Fatness it don't help when you sit low or wait on the can too long, your legs can get numb ALL THE WAY DOWN TO YOUR FEET!!! If ya sit wrong the same thing starts up or if ya lay down proppin up your arms while holdin somethin!!! Bein 23 is bad enough but Healthy AND 23 with joints I've been poppin since Middle School?! Terrible, Awful, Horrible, THE WORST!!!!!

[@SupahCray]

Anybody gets the reference I made, you are essentially God now...I hereby put you on my "God Pedestal", congratulations, you have one more fan! 😆 🤣 😜

[@charlotteemerson5050]

Not only is your companion a smart, beautiful dog but he/she looks at you with much love.

[@leahfinkler2237]

Glad she’s ok… those sheepdogs are so smart. ❤

[@snowyherge1549]

Collies are simply amazingly intelligent creatures ❤❤❤❤

[@tammystewart10]

I feel like I can relate my life to this sheep after my auto accident January 1st. I'm almost back on my feet and looking forward to join my flock. Thank you for this peaceful video. 😊

[@purple.9919]

🐑🐑🐑

[@CeeWorld69]

🙏🏾😊😊👏🏾👏🏾

[@tammystewart10]

@@CeeWorld69 💕😊

[@R-UBBERD-UCK]

join your herd* all fixed 🤗

[@RafaelOliveiraBR]

Desejo uma boa recuperação para você.

[@samg3730]

I’m so happy she’s fine. Great job . I’m a yarn lover, and was looking at her beautiful wool. You have an amazing dog and a beautiful flock ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrMeowmixcookies]

Can not believe something so hurt, helpless and unable to cope has such a massive change demeanor just by having the mischievous antics of a doggo around, so cool

[@CYMotorsport]

All the dog training videos in the world can’t top how incredibly wel trained sheep dogs are

[@karilindsey3816]

It's funny when you call your assistant for some assistance! The ewe looks over at you with the look that says, " Dude! What? I was getting there! You didn't need to call him!!! Come on!"

[@carynmartin6053]

Excellent work from the sheepdog on helping motivate her to get up! I hope that injury on her back isn't infected and caused her to be weak and flip over. I'm glad to see she got back to her heard! ♥

[@rhondadavis1483]

The farmer posted (above)a more detailed explanation of the situation…she wasn’t injured The red and the purple were markers.

[@budlanctot3060]

Love the border collie. I have a 2yo brown & white one. It's fascinating how he acts the same way, though he's never seen sheep, yet. When he's fetching the tennis ball. He drops the ball at my feet, then he backs away and lays down with his eyes laser focused on the ball and waits for me to pick it up and throw it. He can do that for hours, almost seems like a compulsion.

[@nanetteleclerc9171]

My dachshund would do the same thing. She also played “soccer” with me. She had a jingle bell since she was a puppy & she would nudge it to me. I would go quickly down the hallway, while swiftly kicking it from one foot to the other. She would pretend to try to get it, but she really wanted me to keep going with it. If I accidentally kicked it away, she get it & nudge it back to me. I’d “score” & we would do it again on the way back. What was tough was I had to try to match her enthusiasm. I think if I slowed down, it wouldn’t have been as fun for her. I miss her sooo much. I know there will never be another like her ….. for me 😢. But, I’m so grateful for the memories. Give your baby a hug from me. Sending it from Columbia, South Carolina! 🥰

[@budlanctot3060]

@@nanetteleclerc9171 I've spent some time in Columbia SC! Nice town. I was there for 6months of 1971 when I was in the Army.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

I had a red and white short hair Border. She would do that exact same thing with a Frisbee.

[@luciam1137]

I loved the background sounds. And overall the atmosphere of everyone caring for each other. So uplifting. I am glad she made it.

[@linda6987]

I had NO idea this was even a thing! I didn’t know they could get stuck on her back! So glad she’s okay, I get stressed if I witness an animal in distress! Thank you for the share! ♥️

[@S-fn3oe]

The sheep seemed to have a back injury. Not sure why the farmer was so adament at making her move, when it could have made the injury worse

[@dinahbutler3323]

What a wonderfully trained dog and such a bond between you all. This was fascinating. I have no doubt that things that are everyday to you would be interesting to many of us.

[@eulawinfrey5948]

The dog knew her suffering and was patient and gentle knowing the sheep already respected it's presence and authority. And a Wonderful caring farmer. Beautiful video.

[@kennykaniff]

The fact that the dog was smart enough to know how to act is a beautiful thing. I find it just as beautiful as the man helping the goat 🤘🏻🇬🇧

[@tjdeleon13]

I will admit. Many people who have farms and post videos don’t make a comment to explain more about the situation, and the end result. Thank you for doing that and being so professional about what you do 😊

[@livelearn06livelearn86]

I still did not get how the sheep got stuck on her back?!

[@AchiragChiragg]

@@livelearn06livelearn86 while trying to scratch their back or just tumbled down.

[@tikdoe7563]

@@livelearn06livelearn86 lol neither do I

[@azillliasmith2734]

@@tikdoe7563 maybe you will think it's even funnier when it happens to you LOL

[@azillliasmith2734]

@@tikdoe7563 maybe you will think it's even funnier when it happens to you LOL

[@theresedoherty8603]

Dear Sir, thank you for your kindness and patience with this sheep. She is beautiful. I also enjoyed reading 📚 your comments, they were enlightening.

[@kseniamak3361]

I have never thought, a sheep could get into trouble by rolling over and laying on its' back. Thank you for sharing. Love them😍The dog is gorgeous 🤩

[@annawilliams5079]

I love boarder collies so much!! Growing up I had two lab/boarder collie mixes. Best dogs, so smart and trainable! I also remember flipping sheep right side up when I worked on a farm. Silly little wool monsters. I’m glad your ewe is okay!!

[@jamesmcdonald6047]

I remember our border collie looking up at me with those same eyes! Let’s you know how much they love you, amazing feeling! Incredible Animals, family for us.

[@frankiebowie6174]

I’ve had or known all kinds of dogs, but the border collie is my favorite.

[@DivaInTheWoods]

Aww, how lovely! I love the relationship and watching the dog do his job so effectively. And I learned a new fact today, sheep cannot turn themselves over! Who knew?! 😊

[@amoshtael1844]

Miracle of nature - sheep, sheep dog, shepherd, lambs & flock!! Amazing! Thank you ♥️

[@brunom72]

Oooooooooh!!!! The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not lack. Now I understand why He's called our Good Shepherd!!! Thanks brother. And give those sweet sheep some belly rubs from me. GBY 😊

[@annikabjornson998]

I got so invested in this little lady! So good to see her get up and move. My sister had a wonderful sheepdog who loved her job very much.

[@user-ye7lp9lg1c]

It not her

[@KittykatDaQueen]

I never knew sheeps could get stuck like that! I'm glad you found her before she got attacked.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

The plural of sheep is sheep

[@stevemccurdy9201]

@@malcolmlane-ley2044 Your sentence should end with a period.

[@BrianBriCurInTheOC]

Only fools think it is important to correct grammar

[@mwmiddleton]

​@@malcolmlane-ley2044 If there are different types of sheep, for instance, types for meat, and some for wool, then it would be correct to say sheeps.

[@sarahmills7878]

​@@mwmiddleton No it's still wrong. There is no plural for sheep no matter the context.

[@AprilLeon]

I never knew sheep can get stuck like this on they’re backs. Thank God for your love of animals saving her. I hope she is getting better as we all need to look out for one another regardless of what are being is animal or human

[@bigboi4269]

He gon eat that meat

[@EnderGameZ.]

@@bigboi4269 yo what

[@durudani2209]

Hayvanlarda epilepsi nöbeti 😔

[@bigboi4269]

@@EnderGameZ. sheep gon get eaten

[@KyrenaH]

@@bigboi4269 These sheep are being raised for wool not meat.

[@goldenautumn3073]

Very interesting, Sean, but very sad that this happens. You can see how a simple 'turnover' is obviously a real shock to the sheep's system. Your videos are very educational - thank you so much for them - please keep them coming.

[@shonabeggs4640]

Hope she continued to make a full recovery & that her back injury was only superficial. Thank you for showing us the correct and safest way to help her.

[@ThatGuyYouArent2]

My first time learning that being stuck in their back was dangerous for sheep was when I found a dead ewe in a field, in her back, legs up. She'd been heavily pregnant and the lambs inside were dead too. The weight of the lambs actually compressed her internal organs and made her die faster. Very sad, but if I ever see a sheep stuck on their back, I will absolutely help them up, and if I have the time, will stay put to make sure they stay upright and get to walk around properly again. Thanks for this video! Very educational.

[@k1n63d]

@@DeathLore nothing traumatizing about it. Wtf is wrong with you?

[@DeathLore]

@@k1n63d Finding out a baby died before they were even born is kinda traumatizing. It is pretty sad.

[@AwesomeOddball]

@@DeathLore Sadly, not according to 50% of the population.

[@k1n63d]

@thetarnishedgamer8465 it's not a baby. It's a baby animal. Nothing about that should traumatize a human being of sound mind.

[@k1n63d]

@@AwesomeOddball 99.9% of the world population.*

[@tombahleda9614]

As someone new to sheep, your quiet, patient techniques inspire me. 🥰🐑👍

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

Awwee poor mama😩I’m glad she’s ok. That’s how I look trying to turn over and get out of my bed every morning because of my back pain😩🤦🏽‍♀️

[@oceansoul3694]

I know my Great Pyrenees would have stayed right with her and guarded her until she got up. I'm so glad you are so kind and loving toward your animals, staying with her and being patient. Farming is wonderful, difficult, exhausting and sometimes heartbreaking. I know, and I am so impressed with your love of your animals and land. I'm very happy she was recovered and back to her young ones!

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Great Pyrenees! I met one years ago, he trotted up to me and stood up and put both paws on my shoulders. Surprise! I'm about 5' 10".

[@oceansoul3694]

@@thomasmleahy6218 Yes, mine stood at 6'. He used to stand up at my road gate and greet people. If he wagged his tail, you were good. If he didn't wag his tail...stay out! He was magnificent and I'm looking for a new pup now, he passed in May 3 days after my horse passed away. My heart still isn't ok.

[@Jesus_is_All_we_need]

@oceansoul3694 , I am sad with you over this news. I have 4 grand horses and a couple of grand dogs. My daughter has had one of the horses about 20 years now, and her pup was gang attacked by a pack of dogs, one night and killed. 😭 I would like for her to have a GP as well.

[@oceansoul3694]

@@Jesus_is_All_we_need thank you❤

[@naoedouard4422]

@@oceansoul3694 JESUS loves you!

[@wendell6468]

Greetings from Chicago. glad to see ol' girl get up n get back to the flock. -20 degrees today on Christmas Eve but seeing you n your dog helped the ewe was heartwarming. thanks for sharing. 👏☺

[@lilydewinters4729]

It’s really unfortunate when this kind of stuff happens but it does happen. It’s almost inevitable at some point….I can tell you’ve been doing this for a really long time because most people start to panic and freak out….but sometimes you just have to do the best you can, and then give it some time, which you did. You’re amazing and have a beautiful flock! Blessings ❤

[@stephmullin9709]

Farmers don't freak out .

[@lilydewinters4729]

@@stephmullin9709 ❤️

[@twilit]

nice work giving her so much support what a sweetheart that pup is

[@pamelaroy8007]

What an unbelievably awesome and beautifully trained sheep dog - wow, that dog is worth his weight in gold. ..God is so awesome to give us such a precious gift as *DOG*

[@deeboy4378]

The reaction to the dog was amazing. . .never realized how much respect sheep wld hve towards them. . very smart dogs.

[@pamrichmond142]

While out on walks in the countryside, my husband and I have spotted sheep on their backs on several occasions. We look out for them with our binoculars because of this . my husband has always gone to help them by rocking them and helping them to roll onto their front and get up .

[@psoon04286]

We learn something new everyday. This one is particularly curious. Does it happen often? Has the thick wool coat something to do with the sheep not able to right herself? How do sheep usually sleep?

[@dianegreen1937]

​@@psoon04286Yea, how do they end up on their backs?

[@zotter2542]

Just eat it.

[@thus.spoke.zarathustra]

@@zotter2542 Just because I eat chicken doesn't mean Im gonna go on a genocidal rage when I see one while walking

[@zotter2542]

@@thus.spoke.zarathustra Why not? If you kill them all there's no more suffering

[@optimusminimus-v3d]

The discipline instilled into the dog is remarkable.

[@erinfraise6154]

This is fascinating. It's incredible to watch a herding dog doing what he was born to do! That poor sheep, though. She had to be so scared. So glad everything turned out okay. Well done, doggy!!