Our July born lambs are poor but how do the rest weigh in?

Few things happening here, we wean and drench our worst lambs, set up a fence on the forage crop and then decide to weigh 620 lambs!
Just a normal day at this time of year.
Hope you enjoy,
Cammy
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ABOUT ME
I’m 33 years old and I’m a sheep farmer from Ayrshire in South West Scotland, which is why I have such a strong accent! I was born and raised on a sheep farm watching my dad who was the shepherd.
At 18 I went away from farming to work in the city s a Police Officer and at 23 (2013) I decided I wanted to do something for some extra money so I went on a sheep shearing course. The hardest thing I’ll ever do was learning to shear sheep. [shudders thinking about it]
I shore whilst on my holidays from work for 2 years and then in 2015 my dad died so I decided to get my own sheep so I could continue working with sheep as it was something I loved doing. From there it escalated quickly from my first 4 sheep in my mum’s garden to now running around 1200 breeding ewes.
A few years ago I bought myself a sheep pregnancy scanner and have been building up my run since then.
I watched a few farm vlogs on KZbin and decided I could have a go and now here we are!
Since starting The Sheep Game I have met Lizzy and had two incredible boys Jock and Angus. You will see them all on this channel!
Thanks for watching my videos and please subscribe if you want to see more in future.

[@gregedmand9939]

My first introduction to raising sheep as a market product, was watching Sandi Brock. The progress she has made over the years and battles fought was inspirational to watch. Farming is a tough life even in a relatively controlled environment like she operates. Through her I discovered Sheep Game and was shocked at how much more difficult "sheep product" can be, when done in a more traditional manner. The amount of physical labour it demands, especially while raising a young family with toddlers at your feet and infants strapped on, is astonishing. But it's also a reminder of how tough a life all farming used to be, and still is in many sectors. Never feel you need to apologize for the battles you fight, Cammy and Lizzie. You're doing a remarkable job very few would attempt to do, in this day and age.

[@pancake6550]

Well said

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you for the lovely Comment! And Sandi is a legend of the sheep world! Those Canadian girls are tough!!

[@sharonm3677]

Wonderful thoughtful comment. ❤❤

[@mcculloch29]

Karma rewarding you for Fiona with good winter grazing! Another very realistic, warts and all video, thank you for showing it the way it is. (Landward also does this. ) The long-term consequences of one simple error highlighted, but also the pleasure in being able to work as a family team, creating precious experiences and memories. These days are fleeting, even though it doesn’t seem like it now.

[@hillfarm7044]

I was also coming here to also mention the juxtaposition of Sandi Brock's method to the "free range" method. At first look I thought that turning them out on pasture would be less work relatively speaking.🤣There seems to be pros and cons to both methods which is why I love watching these videos. The worming situation for one with pasture raised. That being said as a consumer of lamb, I purchase local pasture raised lamb to eat. Not sure how the marketing works in Scotland, but here you can put a premium on that style of raising meat. Also most farmers around me sell direct to customer. More time involved developing a market, not to mention storing the meat. Summary- farming is not a get rich quick scheme.

[@deborahmack6662]

I am an American and I just found you by watching you and your friends rescue Fiona from the cliffs in Scotland. An amazing rescue btw. Your love for sheep is wonderful and a true testament to what kind of man you really are. A GOOD one! 🥰 I would NEVER judge you for anything. You work hard and it shows! Thank you for showing us your videos and sharing your world with us Cammy. Your little Jockey is adorable! Your family is everything!

[@Bennie58able]

I love how you are a no-nonsense person: "judge us, we deserve it" you even say. btw, did you know your story of saving the loneliest lamb last video actually made national news here in the Netherlands? I saw your name there and was so excited, I knew the next video would be a good one and it was!

[@TheSheepGame]

Wow that’s amazing! It’s all been quite crazy😁

[@themsdwallace]

The "omg" from mom when lil Jock had the pointy end too close to his face made me crack up! I love him, and Super Mom.

[@candacerocks99]

Lizzie is a freaking Rock star!!!

[@johnpeppard7423]

Spread a bag of hydrated lime around creep feeder, helps keep sore feet in check, footrot bacteria spreads in areas where they stand

[@howarddavies9677]

Great content as always Cammy, showing realistic day to day sheep farming which is not always fun but has to be done regardless of the weather, lambs will pick up in the rape, don't be so hard on yourself, you and Lizzy are doing a tremendous job and a farmer who doesn't learn something new every day isn't farming.

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks Howard!

[@cher1894]

No harsh judgements. These incidents happen & you're both doing great & learning all the time. Lambs don't look that bad, so please don't be too hard on yourselves. You are a lovely hardworking family.

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks Cher ☺️

[@lesleywatkins1172]

How cute your little lad helping you with the electric fencing! 😊

[@trumpetmom8924]

And so polite too! “Please?!” Love it!

[@judyphillips7892]

You brightened up my day,as it's dark and rainy here in Nova Scotia too. You, Lizzy and your precious wee boys always make me so proud of you! Working hard in all conditions to care for your family and your flock. Your progress is amazing, as you try new methods and move to new pastures. We're all behind you!! ❤

[@TheSheepGame]

You are so kind!

[@elaineewen6635]

This weather recently has been awful, can’t imagine how hard it has been for you all and all the farmers out there 😮. You’re all just soooo hard working ❤

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks Elaine!

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

That is a lot of lambs. Hope they like the rape crop. I hope you get some better weather. Cheers to you, Lizzie and the boys.❤️😊 You are such a hard working family. 👍👍

[@heatherd212]

🇨🇦 Love your smirk, “someone’s gotta hold the camera and somebody’s gotta drive” Lizzy you’re amazing

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

You have a fantastic woman there my friend, make sure that she feels appreciated.

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you, I will

[@karendemorrow]

Glad you won the lottery on the new grazing land.

[@heathergingrich6170]

My suggestion for setting up your fencing, get yourself a weed whacker and clear a small path as you walk and set your posts. Then you can go back and maintain the fence line.❤

[@ChristophersMum]

You chose a brilliant wife Cammy...Lizzy is a rock...your lambs are not as bad as you expected...DON'T talk yourselves down it's not good for your soul...the boys are getting so big and I like how both of you are teaching them early...I heard your plea for the merch...so I've headed to the store...and got myself a couple of things...Cheers from Perthshire

[@danielawinkler4658]

I have seen worse lamb. I think you are very good sheep farmers! God bless you

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you!

[@BrunyeeSalers]

Everyone makes mistakes, don’t let it worry you! Thank you for the great videos.

[@TheSheepGame]

I appreciate that!

[@juliemoses1909]

Farm habits. I still wear my loungewear around the house for a full week before putting it in the laundry. My pajamas too. Work clothes for the office get different treatment. Even though I am a city dweller now, my home clothes will walk away on their own before they get to the laundry! 😂

[@noreencullen8957]

you have two toddlers...enjoy them while they are crazy young. They will grow up and things will be different and easier. Sheep will be there....toddlers will be grown up before you know it. Everyone is struggling with the wet!!! Even in the dry SW US!!! Much love to all....

[@Finchy3732]

Drag a tractor tyre behind the bike or buggy as you go to cut a path. Speed helps 😂

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

The work never ends. I love your videos. Blessings to you & your family❤❤❤

[@rmil4531]

Cammy you and Lizzie are fantastic. Your video shows how hard sheep farming is. I’m off to the merch site. 💕

[@nancybannerman1224]

You testing the electric fence reminded me of a situation I had here. My husband and I were setting up our electric fence, and everything was set. I left my husband in field and went back to the barn to plug in the power. I was lucky I could use direct power and not solar. After I did that I went back out to the field. I found my husband sitting on the ground looking a little off. I asked him what happened. He said he thought he could beat me and had been straddling the fence when I plugged it in. 😢 Needless to say he never did that again!! Im sure all you men are cringing 😖. Love your show. 🇨🇦

[@kala6576]

No harsh judgements, lessons were learned about why lambing later in the year for your system would not work.

[@jimmynicolson3214]

Got to commend you on your openness and honesty on the costs and problems you are encountering but also the hopes in the opportunities that you have in your flock.

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@user-bn5wy2ix1v]

I love seeing animals on farms in as natural envious as the elements allow. I found your chanel through Dalscone Farm. Cheers to you all and THANK YOU FARMERS.

[@TheSheepGame]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TaraFarms]

We clearly aren't running electric fences properly because they don't stop our sheep, they just walk right on through! 😂

[@mea3665]

Cammy your a busy young man, and 💩 happens ! Always a good day when i get to see the boys ❤

[@morganalori]

lol too funny. You justifying driving/filming while Lizzie is walking in the rain. too cute. Team work is teamwork, you both are working.

[@skyedancer3106]

Hi Cammy, how big the boys are getting and Lizzy is just as beautiful as ever. Move forward with what you must do. It will be alright. You know what you're doing. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤❤❤❤

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you!

[@saragayle2217]

Great video, Angus is getting so big it's a wonder poor lizzy doesn't fall forward.

[@TheSheepGame]

So true!

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Hopefully your plan for next year will get all the flock up to a good standard. Keeping on top of all tasks is hard but starting out with a plan is always good.

[@TheSheepGame]

Cheers Jimmy!

[@jeanette477]

You’re raising your boy right making him work and take the time to explain it to me it takes you three times as long to do it that way but you’re making him smarter and these people we grew up. We were out in the rain all day at night catching meat, crawlers everything we didn’t die.

[@emmett1739]

The best judge of any stock is another Shepherd. And to be honest if you took the smaller ones out they are not too bad . Later lambs from first lambers during a poor summer is always a challenge.Theres a lot of sharp eared lambs in them which will mend.Yes a dose , and I would perhaps get a blood sample done to check any issues. Maybe bolus them.Anyway don't be too sore on yourselves.."A living mouse is better than a dead elephant".

[@TheSheepGame]

😅 great saying and thanks!

[@alexniclauchlainn9247]

Always nice to see wee Jock "helping". Weather's been grim down here an all. Much love to you all (including the dugs!)

[@Baldevi]

I have compasion for you, Lizzie and the boys, watching you all navigate that weather, Cammy. Still, you have that new pasture, the rape crop for the lambs to have some different nutrition, and are on the way to breeding out that persistent foot issue for your farm's future. Thanks for the video, I just love your every day operations, not at all boring, even if we have seen the procedures before. Best of luck with the Finances improving, may those lambs bring in a lot of money so you can improve the sheep you're keeping and breeding! 🐑🐑🐑💷💷💷💷💷

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you! very Kind.

[@dt8ustotten285]

Thanks for sharing!! You are human right? Too hard on yourself. Guess the sheep were better then you expected which is GOOD thing! Glad you put up the tarp over the machinery. You guys have a future plan which is going to be difficult for awhile. Admire your bravery! Love from the USA!

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you!!

[@einafets1962]

Cammie, you really found yourself the right wife. Hardy, capable and never complaining.

[@heatherd212]

🇨🇦 your sheep merch would make amazing Christmas gifts ❤️

[@garymadden2656]

Great video Cammy as always no messing around get the work done 💪👌

[@Annie6460]

Thanks Cammy, Lizzie and Jock! Super to hear you’ve got a good number to go out for sale this year. It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year again.❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bejaysus7388]

A boy Cammy another good video 👍. Lizzy's some woman to work that hard. I dunno how she puts up with you 😂😂. Jock was a great help again, what a legend.

[@TheSheepGame]

Some man!!

[@FarmFreshIB]

I always enjoy the tunes change when folks become parents. They go from a mix CD of rap and pop to Pop Goes the Weasel and Wonderful Wizard of OZ. 😅

[@TheSheepGame]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JP-bv7bf]

Lots of hard work, Lizzy amazes me work the sheep with you and the kids. I was really hoping to see you shear that lost huge sheep on this video🇨🇦

[@chichitex1252]

I so enjoy y’all’s videos! Your country is so beautiful!❤❤❤

[@brissygirl4997]

It's hard to believe little Jock is 2 now and next month Angus will be 1! 🤯 You and Lizzie are doing a fantastic job Cammy, as farmers and as a family. I don't have any advice for your forage, except maybe next year try a couple of different crops and see what's better. I think you watch Tom Pemberton, did you see the video he did several months ago where they trialled a new product that is supposed to restore the balance of nutrients in the ground? I know you rent ground for your sheep but it might be worth looking into even if only for a future endeavour when you eventually get your own land. ❤

[@mj3026]

Thank you Lizzy & cammy 😊

[@sunitadwarka347]

I have some suggestions for you, First grow sweet potatoes, animals children can eat boiled sweet potatoes it's softer, you can also add in milk bottle along with milk after crushing it,into a blender. You can also give to your children, peel it, boil it .... before giving to your children ,add honey. It's very healthy and delicious. Secondly. You do platation of trees on same land of grassing. Choose the tree of your choice. Purchase some tyres, give one cut and join it, this will make your work easier, Put the trees, put more tyres using same method , give some hight to protect from animals. You can tyres join by rope. Tyres will protect trees from winter ice . Use rubber tyre tube for last tyre. Give conical shape for ice to fall outside tyres. Trees will remain safe during winter. You will get extra income from same land. You put trees in line, so that you can run machine to cut grass for animals. You know how to arrange. If ever animals gets problem, you will get money by selling fruits or medical plants. Jay Bharat.

[@terryreynolds1366]

Lizzie is a legend you got a good wife she jump in it don't matter the project. Cammie really enjoy your videos. The boys are getting big want be long they will be driving the quad bike ❤❤🐑👍🙏

[@jakepollard9498]

Try towing a tractor tyre or big tyre behind the bike. Should squash the crop down more.

[@kate2gt5]

Now is a good time to think about Christmas gift get them now ;)

[@akantiia]

Oh the horrors of having your socks tucked in, poor Jock 😂 I do want to get some merch at some point, maybe a mug!

[@TheSheepGame]

🥰 thank you!

[@PeggyStentzCasey]

You two work so hard! But I love seeing Wee Jock helping and learning. What a wonderful way to grow up!

[@julieuhey2501]

I admire you and your family, and all of your hard work! Blessings to you.

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you so much!

[@user-fy4pp2nc4e]

Stay strong guys... you're doing great 😃👍

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Great video of family, sheep and pups. Nasty weather. Hope the sun comes out soon. Stay well guys🙏🙏💕

[@paulfairbrass4424]

That's well handy getting some more grazing. That'll keep the feed Bill down a bit . With that fencing, , as they said. Keep a good earth and turn it up high around that forage, they'll get a few nips off it and they'll stay away.

[@WhirlyPearly]

Loved your Fed by Farmers podcasts. Looking forward to your next vlog to catch everyone up.

[@sheepdogman1]

Your very lucky having a market every week throughout winter. Up here 30th November is the last sale in Shetland for the year

[@TheSheepGame]

Yeah we are. I see a lot of shetland sheep go to Lanark!

[@sheepdogman1]

@@TheSheepGame yes sold plenty at Lanark in the Past but been disappointed with prices there The 1st few sales at Lerwick i recon we were £20 a head down on where they should have been but recently they have been good so overall we are reasonably happy this year . Maybe should have offloaded a few more aged ewes but that will be next year now. Keep up the good work we may even meet one day

[@heathergourlay8420]

Don't judge yourself, Cammie. You do a difficult job marvellously well. I have nothing but admiration for you and Lizzie. (Intrigued by the disabled parking signs on your hard standing. There must be a story there!)

[@JustFarming125]

We strip graze winter crops with lambs using flexi net and we drive our gator up and down a few times to make a line for the fence most practical way to do it

[@joanlittle4235]

The new fence will do great. I have has fences like this.. smart move. grannyUSA.

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks Joan! 😁

[@TePariProductsLtd]

Keep it up Cammy - another great, honest video 👍

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks Team!!

[@jamesdennis3460]

If you can find a tyre from either a trailer or pickup or front of a tractor take it with u to the crop and tie it to the back of the bike and drive to where u want to that will create a clearer path for fencing just a tip what we do 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheSheepGame]

Clever!

[@samanthasimental3788]

The boys are so handsome. You two are super parents.

[@caroldorsett8170]

Cold just watching you!the wees are sheep farmers in training

[@Lesloi6227]

Wow what a day - thank heavens for the merc store…

[@brendahamblin4559]

What did Lizzy and Mrs HGP think of you lunatics going down over that cliff to rescue Fiona?😂

[@TheSheepGame]

Lizzy just wanted to know who was watching the sheep while I was asH having fun 🤣

[@brendahamblin4559]

@@TheSheepGame Fair enough! 😂😂

[@heatherd212]

That’s a great fence !

[@vwvw4]

Jock's keeping up with the trend with that man bun! Would love to see Landward send you to Ireland to interview Sheep Shepherd and his highly entertaining Dad. First yearling, time lambers often need extra feed after lambing to come into their milk, so best to creep feed them shortly after lambing (kind of a balancing act time wise, not too soon so they produce too much milk for newborn lambs, but not too late so it has no effect). If you are daily feeding then you can just start low amount and increase over the first few weeks. So happy for you you got the extra winter grazing. Christmas came early. What happened to the pocket charge tester you had? Should be the key fob for your Moto.

[@TheSheepGame]

🤣🤣 funny story……. I phoned the cf moto mechanic out and said there was a strange ringing noise coming from buggy. He comes out and finds the tester in the door and it’s had water damage so is constantly ringing🤣🤣. Was quite embarassing!

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Weather is always either good or bad and the farmers are always looking fer better Weather.

[@michellekemp3104]

Just ordered one of your T-shirts for my other half. Hopefully it arrives in time for Santa it’s a long way to Australia😁😜

[@caragray7010]

Lmbs are a good trade especially around 50kgs. Lambing in May is a pain if you've been at it since March.

[@karendemorrow]

Cammy did you say we are gonna have a little Lizzie soon??? Love Lizzie so much. She does keep you grounded doesn’t she? She is AMAZING!!! I love Lizzie. Gosh she cares for you and both the kids. She is so sweet. Can’t wait for a little Lizzie! You will really have to tow the line.. hehehe 😂

[@TheSheepGame]

🤣 not yet!! Just the two boys for now!

[@janetcutler9539]

Madness.. but it's organised madness, their lies the difference.☺️

[@paddy294]

Cracking video as always

[@DavidEJones163]

Maybe you could have an adjustable bar / blade to lower and flatten the crop better, or a roller

[@helenstewart2085]

We just lines the four wheeler or ute up and drive through it. One year had 7 foot kale, we now sow that later so its not too high.

[@neeskeskneesk4004]

Jock slapping yer hands away from the wheel, 'cause he wants to drive

[@TheSheepGame]

He's a rascal!

[@kathyk479]

the little lambs have kind of a bunny looking face! there really adorable!!!!! lol

[@azamyahmad]

Hello Mr Cammy and as always beautiful sharing adventure documentary updated resume countryside content video and I really appreciate and enjoy watching your lifestyle documentary video channel .. keep it up Sir and such a wonderful blessing beautiful family you have and may God bless you guys as always .. TQSM Sir

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you kindly

[@johncullen9177]

Another cracking video Cammy. To cut a way in the rape have a V blade added to the quad. Check out the “kiwi farmer” Alister has a contraption that works really well.

[@TheSheepGame]

Sounds clever!

[@Techielass]

Loudoun Castle theme park, that's a blast from the past.

[@teresabrewer2661]

Hi Cammie, Lizzie. Jock & Angus. Just wondering how your ankle is now. You have such bonnie children, why not have another one ♥️💙🩵🩵

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks Teresa! Still not 100% but I strap it every day!

[@teresabrewer2661]

@@TheSheepGame I'm glad it's better 🙏

[@nicholascummins4430]

Cammy there is a bit of work in strip grazing the forage rape but if the weather is fine you could give them a strip once a week and you will get the lambs to do a good job on utilise the crop if wet a couple of days at a time will help reduce waste if you have time set up a back fence it will save you alot of time,Try and balance the creep with the lambs especially the small ones it will give them a chance to grow and avoid the small lambs from getting fleshed at too light a weight and it will also give you the opportunity of increasing the creep with the lambs nearer the finishing stage especially if you are running tight with the forage rape at that stage.cheers man those light lambs will be a nice bonus next spring.

[@Mysongsamp]

Good job

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks

[@The.Bees.Knees.]

Jock needs one of your broken cameras.

[@patsyolson9243]

Should get a weed eater to cut the brush away from the fencing so it doesn't cause a short in the fence.

[@COEXIST-ny4db]

I have a couple questions for you, Lizzie and Cammy! Is there going to be a part 2 in Fiona? I feel like the last was kinda just left out in the open. Secondly.... what ever happened with your Learning Nanny? I thought she was supposed to stay throughout the summer and help out with the kiddos while learning about sheep farming. Last I saw, her mum was coming for a visit. Then...BAM! She was no more??? What happened? LOL!! (You're not making Nannies disappear now, are ya? LMAO!!)

[@greglongstaff1996]

Quad topper be a good job for the fencer path

[@Mysmallholderlife]

Love the videos keep them up when are the rams going in video coming

[@TheSheepGame]

Very soon! Although it was a mad rush day so not as great a video as I would like!

[@Mysmallholderlife]

I bet it will still be amazing

[@user-ni8fm1mq3k]

The good thing is those late smaller lambs will be ready for the Easter trade in 2024 - Easter in 2024 is early on the 31st March - and from watching Sandi she does well with the Easter trade I believe with the Greek community who want them smaller and whole

[@TheSheepGame]

Yeah no doubt they end up some of our better priced lambs!

[@Callum-pf6ve]

I recommend a crop cutter

[@jenniferwolford4646]

Cammy, you two work your hinds off and do so much!!! We would NEVER judge you harshly!! It happens!! They are animals and if they want it, they'll find a way!! 😂😂

[@jldisme]

Cammy - can you get 1X, 2X and 3X on the sheep breeds t-shirts? Please.

[@V.I.C.]

So what you trying to say Cam.. That Lizzy's incompatent of recording and driving at the same time??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You better be careful what you say about the wife or your gonna get your self in a whoooole lot of trouble! 😂😂 Also quick question! As for the foot problem... I think you said breed it out! So does that mean all those sheep that have a foot problem its bc of genetics? 🤔 It's not bc they maybe stepped on something, broke the foot, have a random infection, nails are to long or something? It's just genetics? Well thanks again for sharing your rainy day with us!! And i hope you all have a great week!! 😊😊

[@TheSheepGame]

🤣 she just hates the camera! So it’s not all genetics but in a lot of cases it will be a factor. Very difficult to just breed it out with my current system of buying in sheep. I’m hoping with Lizzy’s new flock we can keep the females from them and not need to buy in any sheep.

[@jones3498]

hope my dad and brothers don’t find out i watch your videos i hate sheep work with a passion but find myself watching your videos time and time again 🙈 (i will still stick to my cattle tho lol) good job tho. From your celtic cousin in wales.

[@CleverBeauty]

“Someone’s gotta hold the camera.” You can hardly say it with a straight face. 😂