Cleaning Out The Sheep Barn (AND A CLEANOUT Q&A!): Vlog 180

[@jaynedavis3388]

I love it when Sandi’s family record themselves on her camera when she’s doing something else as a surprise for her in editing. It’s the cutest damn thing I’ve ever seen 🥰

[@treasuretrovel3816]

i watch Sandi's videos when I am procrastinating with the my dishes, laundry and gardening because she is so hard working and gets so much done in a day it motivates me to get off my duff and get my tiny chores accomplished.

[@sandielauren4536]

Me, too. Have my coffee, take care of my dog & cat and get going on chores! Sandi should find a way to sell her energy!!!

[@kathryncraigandthings7237]

🤣🤣 Mark’s surprise footage. That was good.

[@nhg642]

I think you are amazing. You make all of these tremendous tasks look so much easier than they are because you are a pro. You make it sound like anyone could do these things -- anyone / everyone cannot. Thank God there are hardworking, ethical, tenacious farmers like you and Mark to feed everyone in the best possible way. I am so grateful for your vlog because it has taught me so much. I didn't even realize how much I could care about a family up in Canada and now I'm so glad I found your channel. You guys feel like family... I worry about you when I haven't watched in a while! I've learned so much and it is just so interesting! Your explanations make it so much more interesting. You make even the biggest challenge seem surmountable (with help from Mark's mechanical skills, of course!) Jess and Jack seem to be doing great and I'm sure you're so, so proud of them. (After watching Mark fix everything but the dogs, it's not a big surprise that his son, Jack, is headed toward Mechanical Engineering, is it?) Gob Bless you all! Best wishes for you all in every single area. 💚 (Green heart for my newfound AG love.) 💗For you, Sandi.

[@catlockhart6965]

I know the stress must be bad with all that you guys have to do but you are always so uplifting while doing your videos. I really enjoy watching them and I love it when your lambs do the zoomies.

[@SandiBrock]

Yes... its been really tough this fall, but try to keep upbeat as much as we can... Thanks for watching!

[@serling3520]

Your clean out method is really good for OCD people. Thank you! You're thorough. Ahhh.

[@donnalannan2978]

Wonderfully informative video. Even with all the equipment you have, raising sheep is a physically demanding job. You have a tremendous work ethic and lots of skills. On top of all that you make enjoyable videos. Thanks.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Donna!

[@bonitaohyea9258]

@@SandiBrock I am a new subscriber and have learned a lot. You are very real yet informative and I love that. You should get volunteers by offering a free work out session ♥️♥️

[@josephinehogg3629]

Mark's photo bomb at 3:20 made me laugh ❤️

[@alliechampagne1404]

Ooh, this group of ladies are definitely looking like they're growing some lambies in those tums! I love how you've learned all these little tricks & ways of being as efficient as you possibly can. Working smarter not harder! Always one of the great rewards of learning & growing is having a feeling of confidence that your mastering your technique! ❤️

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Allie!

[@michaelwalsh9408]

I really enjoy your vlogs. When you clean the barn you pile one scoop on the next to make full scoop. I noticed you put the first scoop to the right or left. This requires you to back up, pull forward and back up again. Consider dumping the first scoop directly beyond where you are. This would reduce your time. You would alternate one side, 2 scoops, then the other side 2 scoops to keep it even. I think you would reduce your time by 30 to 45 minutes on the whole process. Just a thought.

[@janisedenton4242]

I thought of this too. I've reasoned out that perhaps doing both on one side first would get the Bobcat too far into the pack so she's in danger of getting mired up in the opposite side (since she always reminds us that she is accident-prone). 😅

[@SandraLThomas64]

Serious driving skills girl maybe it’s just the ocd in me but I really want to go over the feed trough thing with a pressure washer. You should hit up a group of girl or Boy Scouts or FFA kids to come out and help Boy does that dog want to work thanks for the video 😎

[@lawrencekieffer6770]

Nice video it's shows something a person working a 40 hr week doesn't really realize on a family farm you can't simply punch the clock and someone else takes over. It might be interesting to put your daily hours up sometime. One thing to note the steam coming up shows something else about a bedded pack the heat generated keeps the girls warm. Take care and watch those long hours being tired makes accidents happen

[@lynwessel2471]

When you start seeing what that fogged up camera was seeing it's time to go to bed for a while! I remember once I couldn't get my teeth brushed,kept nodding off.

[@barrelbabe911]

I really don't know how you get it all done by yourself. We just started breeding show pigs again for the first time in 7 years. And honestly, I'm a nervous wreck. First litter due in 10 days. I don't know how you keep it all together! Thanks for the vlogs you put out. It really shows true farm life.

[@jessica-ri2gp]

That’s amazing, how it comes up in sheets, holy sheep!

[@robertleigh559]

Wow. That's a days work! You're a tough lady. Love following you thru the year. Thank you for sharing.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Robert!

[@tinacathey8241]

I'm so impressed with you. I have never been on a farm, never used the equipment you use. You make it look so easy. City people have no clue of hard work like working on a farm. I work 12 hours sometimes and think that is hard. Great job! 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@richardvernick4280]

Sandi. "Dang" Sandi you are very handy with that Bobcat loader, plus you use those mirrors with a great proficienty. You are one great sheep farm lady. Please Take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Farm Equipment.

[@robynfisher2076]

I think you do an amazing job with all the different talents that you have you blow my mind

[@chadadams5754]

Awesome video. I'm so glad I came across your channel. Love knowing your not very far from us. The way you care for your animals is an inspiration.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Chad!

[@beckylitster29]

Sandi Brock , I enjoy your humor thru a yucky job . I am getting excited to see babies !!

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Becky!

[@محمدالدحدوح-ح5س]

Sandi.....all the respect and appreciation 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@OldF1000]

When asked how do you put up with the smell? My dad would say smells like money to me. ; ) This brings back memories pick forks and manure spreaders. It's a toss up between hog and sheep what was more fragrant ; )

[@farmerluke4660]

Great new video Sandi, keep up the great work!

[@SandiBrock]

Thank you!

[@kevinlesch9656]

I know how you feel I work third shift off the farm then try to clean beef cattle barn during the day. 3:00 in the afternoon is like your 10-11:00 at night! Surprise footage was hilarious!

[@SandiBrock]

LOL!

[@feeberizer]

You and your Bobcat make an awesome team. Good work girl!

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks so much!

[@proger2373]

I would much rather watch your channel than TV always seem to learn. Really like your animated intro did you produce it.

[@SandiBrock]

Oh wow! Thanks! The animation I actually outsourced with Fiverr.

[@raincoast9010]

Kinsey really wants to help, she needs to lay off the coffee though !

[@SandiBrock]

LOL

[@desertbluecatnm]

I was just ready to comment OMG that dog has SO MUCH energy! Sandi is dragging herself across the finish line and Kinsey is still running around like an Energizer bunny. 🤣

[@dennishettinger4469]

Sandi great video ! You got a job there and you do it well .Hope mark knows he got a real keeper. THANK YOU! and keep videos coming

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks Dennis!

[@rockyrunangusranch-wieszracing]

Great video Sandi, I really enjoy watching your videos and your Instagram, I applaud your work ethic, keep on bustin and take care.

[@fionajane56]

You are amazing, you just get so much done.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I love how your sheep think they are getting away with something when you let them out of the pen. And the pregnant girls.....whoa they are huge, it’s so exciting to be heading into another lambing adventure with you. We are breeding our ewes now. I used your butt paint dot idea and it is awesome. Thank you so much. We only have the 1 ram but it’s letting me get breeding dates. A huge help.

[@SandiBrock]

Such a great, easy idea right? I can't take credit, I got the idea from another sheep farmer friend of mine!

[@jimmiller113]

You have a good setup there here in Scotland we lamb in the spring

[@idadho]

Sandi, Have you considered starting at the back end. Back the Bobcat to the back and start working toward the front. It is much easier to back up with an empty grapple and carry full grapples forward. Everything that drops from the grapple will just get picked up with a subsequent trip. Clearing an area and not needing to drive over that clean area should save you work.

[@131dyana]

Thanks for showing us your hard work.

[@mekroberson]

I love your Bob Cat I wish we has goten one like yours. I don't have a farm but yous looks easyer to work with.

[@beardy4831]

A long term issue. Our city solid waste transfer building recently had to replace the concrete floor after years of scraping the loader buckets across the concrete. The concrete had worn away something like 4 to 6 inches. After replacing the floor at great expense I saw that the buckets now are equipped with bolt-on HDPE leading edges instead of steel ones, so the plastic wears away and is simply replaced as needed. Something to think about for the longevity of your barn floor.

[@carlosbarrera8847]

Great work. Thanks for the Vlog..

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks for watching!

[@maureensutton1816]

You know down under the big compactors used on roading are called sheepfoot cause the just do an awesome job of compaction

[@larryshedd5734]

Sandi got to love the Bobcat. Hard working lady

[@SandiBrock]

Love my Bobcat!

[@kathyguenther5866]

Love watching your video's.... I can tell you take really good care of them. They are so well behaved and seem to know exactly what your doing next. Happy Holidays to you and hubby.

[@deborrahdutra5599]

Wow that's alot of work thank God for the Bobcat Amazing

[@SandiBrock]

Its a pretty amazing machine!

[@tonyajohnson6065]

I’ve just discovered your vlog and it is interesting and fun to watch the babies. You are such a hard worker, just wondering where your helpers are?

[@jrtadpole9364]

Now that's a honest days work.

[@TheNemosdaddy]

So those in an office are not? What's your point....

[@SandiBrock]

It was a long day LOL

[@jrtadpole9364]

@@TheNemosdaddy did I say one single thing about anyone in office? But if you wanna bring that up, people in office in government can fuck of.

[@teriterrytarryttt537]

6:07, hmmm, this gives me an entirely new perspective on the idea of two scoops! :-)

[@yeagerxp]

LOL I was thinking of the same thing at that point.

[@katebrouillette9080]

This is the most satisfying thing to watch. A compilation of cleaning... 👌😂

[@clapwire1]

Does the dog have house privileges or sleep in the barn??

[@AliJaeJR]

BOB BENDER great question

[@IvoryWolf921]

this is so nice to watch, goin from dirty to clean

[@SandiBrock]

I agree!

[@deannamoreton8253]

great video, u work so hard. Ur dog makes me dizzy wish I had that energy xx

[@SandiBrock]

So do I Deanna!!

[@gladysmelnick1109]

Me too

[@ANIMOM1976]

Word.

[@tammieanderson3045]

Do you use or have you heard of using food grade DE powder ( DiatomaceousEarth) for parasite control? I live in Florida and we have an issue with fleas , ticks on mammals and parasites in our reptiles. I was have serious parasite issues with my Bearded Dragons and I read a study from UF Animal Science department. So, I tried it. I was very scared at first because you put it on their greens and in their water when you soak them. I was stunned at how well it worked. I haven’t had to give worm medication or flea medication to any of my animals in over a years. I tested their stool each week , then monthly then 2x year just to keep an eye on it. I haven’t seen a flea, tick, or roach on my property in over a year...

[@cynthialmedina9947]

Thanks! Sandi you answered my questions. Awesome cleaning skills! ☺️

[@AR1G3]

Sandi you really need to train that dog! Actually, he/she is already herding the sheep, you guys just need to train a bit on commands so the dog knows where you want the sheep to go. Now he's just doing what he thinks is best. Yeah, you will need to invest a bit of time but it could save you time when moving pens, or when moving sheep across the road to your other barn. Plus, the dog will love it.

[@yeagerxp]

Well done 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing. I know it's hard, but you know what they say "Don't put off what you can do today". On those days like today a stiff shot of Crown Royal will help you on your way to sleep land. LOL

[@SandiBrock]

LOL True!

[@reneedeetjen2180]

Excellent job once again!

[@MegaMindyLou]

Some farmers here in Texas were up in arms about the round bails of hay, they said cows and horses were missing out on the square meals. 😂🤣 Can’t imagine having to clean up any other way, that bobcat sure does earn his keep.

[@kayleerae3383]

Mega MindyLou my calves and horse have a round bale and I’ve never seen a bale sit out for that long lol. But when I give them flakes from the square bale they go crazy😂

[@jessieblanton9875]

Good job.👍👍

[@bevnelson3678]

Great work Sandi.

[@michaelnichols8633]

Sandi, have you ever thought about getting a angle broom head for the bobcat to get all of the smalls at the end? It should save your back and make it a lot quicker. I believe they have a 48" model new this year through bobcat.

[@crazycoyote1738]

Great work on the machine !! It’s not easy.

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks!!

[@rgreen1533]

You are amazing with the tractors. No way I could do that! I would be knocking everything down

[@gateway8833]

When I build runways we use a compactor that’s called a Sheep’s Feet.

[@Brenda-on7hy]

Great name

[@belloscabrosfarmingwithtra3441]

Great sandi,, thanku somuch for the wonderfull video

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks so much!

[@stephanieellis5399]

Even though the straw keeps the beds dry, moisture obviously dampens the concrete. Did you treat the concrete when you built the barn? How do you prevent pitting or other disintegration of the concrete with the pH of the waste/composting of the bed?

[@SandiBrock]

So far, its held up really well... I'm not sure if the concrete is treated prior or not... I'd have to do some checking.

[@stephanieellis5399]

Don't go out of your way. I was just curious.

[@andywilkinson3792]

Grate video as normal. Have u ever thought off put in a bit off a congret strip down the side off were posts are to make it a bit easier to clean out. From Andy in UK

[@SandiBrock]

Kind of wish we did something... those posts are a pain!

[@mattlanzendorfer8440]

Love the clean out videos they are my favorite

[@SandiBrock]

Great! I was actually not going to post it as I was afraid I was repeating stuff... but people still ask lots of questions, so I'd rather just show the process!

[@miP987]

Your poor back and now you gotta kick the bucket. Or was that GET the bucket? lol And your puppy is having fun running in the pooh.

[@tracycovington3130]

“Hubs” should be helping since you help him- 😊

[@TheNemosdaddy]

He still has his own work to do, but I believe he does give her a hand.

[@SandiBrock]

He has been working around the clock watching our corn dryer... typically the barn stuff I prefer doing solo...

[@tracycovington3130]

Barn chores can be very therapeutic when doing alone 😊

[@davidcaulfield7459]

Love all your videos Sandi 🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks David!

[@cindiallain8542]

Thank you

[@rajbeekie7124]

Ah, the memories. As a kid, I can remember cleaning out chicken pens. I can also remember the sneezing and the ammonia smell. We also used to disinfect and later blow torch the area. I notice some hog farmers also blow torch the place. What is your thinking around cleaning for bacteria, etc.?

[@jamieburke4546]

A good shake of lime

[@SandiBrock]

I have only resorted to disinfecting a few times, after a crypto outbreak in a lambing group. It was a heavy duty chlorine puck I had to dissolve for 24 hours prior to spraying it on with a backpack sprayer. Since then, knock on wood, I haven't used anything.

[@bobmiller9018]

Sandi theres a reason const co used a sheeps foot packer on road work. Hope mark gets the corn out soon , i believe you guys need alittle down time to regroup All work and no play is not always good for you , Still my favorite channel

[@dzigntist]

I am curious if you have ever considered harvesting the methane gases from the combo of hay and manure. In africa they are experimenting with bladders: 21 in a row, that is how many days it takes for the process to render the residule to a stage it is friendly to spread on fields. Each day or so the first bladder empties into the second and it dominoes; like a cows stomachs ... . The methane is used to cook or heat water or heat air or fed into an engine to create elecricity ... Those piles you have outside are letting it all into atmosphere. I am curious how much value would be realized from the gases. Food for thought perhaps?

[@SandiBrock]

Interesting! Quite a few farmers around here do have methane digesters to create electricity, but I think size of operation is key to running these things. I'm not sure if there is one small enough for how much I produce...

[@markheintz1878]

Maybe between your sheep manure and the in laws chicken litter it would makes sense. Just a thought. I am always curious about how much you can really get out of those systems if you can work it right. I read some dairy farms are doing it but cant tell you how many cows are in those herds.

[@billyminihan901]

Great job you're a savage worker to be fair.. i'm all for farm safety but my god i'd tear the wire out of that reverse siren in a second.. or have it on a switch indoors.. ahhhh lol

[@jessieblanton9875]

GOOD NIGHT MARY CHRISTMAS

[@simplyvivi6772]

Am I the only person on earth who think this is totally satisfying? 😂 How the bobcat grabs everything. I don't know what's wrong with me 🤣

[@aganuphi4245]

Hi Sandi, I'm curious with the smell of the barn. Is it no smell if cleaned every 3 month?

[@jacklyndlask-hickman734]

When you bring the layers of debris off of the cement with the Bobcat and it is wet underneath, does there seem to be fumes (from urine/feces

[@williamfekete5332]

Probably a silly question, but why didn't you put in a large door at the other end of the barn so you could just push the "clean-out" the other side instead of going back and forth? I would think it would save a lot of time. I love watching your videos.

[@ellenmcardle7365]

You could probably get s job on s construction site if you ever have to give up your sheep. You rock Sandi.

[@CanadianFarmGirl1]

Do you worry about your dog while your reversing / using equipment (at pup stage did you tie her while using equipment)? How durable is your water system? I feel like id end up grappling n hitting the bowl. Iv only used a skidster with the rotating brush and a bucket in a tie stall dairy

[@GrowWhereYouArePlanted]

Do you ever use a chemical sanitizer and water to scrub the cement pad?

[@Davos2020]

Looks fun.

[@mikebonge7206]

Nice job

[@SandiBrock]

thanks Mike!

[@ZekenStreak]

Keep up the great vids Sandi. Signed a fellow Canuck. Cheers

[@SandiBrock]

Thanks!!!

[@jofizal]

Hi Sandi. We're 3°N from the equator, planning to rear hair sheep on a small scale. Could dry leaves be used as bedding? Some guys here hv them on sawdust bedding, but most use raised barn with slatted florrs. We primarily raise meat rabbits & feed them concentrate, corn forage & elephant grass. We hv no byproduct for bedding, but there're plenty of fruit trees around.

[@juliamccauley8208]

so satisfying

[@CanadianFarmGirl1]

Love seeing your Hubby in your vids

[@CanadianFarmGirl1]

Lmfao i forgot the Y in YOUR Hubby.... hahahah its funny how one letter can drastically change a sentence

[@nazmimohamed6679]

Thank you 👍😁🇸🇬

[@mikeyjoshua1846]

It makes me super anxious watching the dog scamper around so close to the bobcat oh gosh

[@apex-td5th]

Nice job Sandi. Do you ever use any spray wash like diluted bleach or antiformin?

[@markheintz1878]

Your method looks like you're making a big old sandwich. Taking as much as you can each trip makes a big difference, good job. I remember cleaning out pen pack with a little bobcat growing up. It was no fun when it got deep and froze solid. (Cold barn and 150 head of feeder calves)

[@rogroy1961]

Did you ever consider a spining broom for your bobcat?

[@SandiBrock]

No, but great idea!

[@theroseofthedead6194]

Yay video 🤩🤗🙋🏽‍♀️

[@mrpisces5844]

Not to tell you how to do your work, but when you're backing up if you're able to raise your forks up a little higher you wouldn't have to worry about hitting the racking while turning and baking at the same time. Also it also looks like on the machine you're driving the lift along w/the forks are further to your right hand side while sitting in the drivers seat. So if you go to your left side and grab a pile 1st it will make you work go much faster and efficient because you're not criss crossing, you're basically coming back to reset which is what you want to do. Maybe give it a try just to see if it works. Always want to turn into and along the same side of a wall if that makes sense?! So if where you need to clean is on the left side of a wall, you wa to come in from the left making you the closest possible to wall w/out hardly trying. Just try and see what happens. Keep up the good work, from WI.

[@SergelenGANBAT]

hey sandi what is the next process of cleaned out dirties? how to throw? where you spread it?

[@jaywalker4127]

I really enjoy your vlogs , I am a farmer in making.

[@SandiBrock]

Awesome!

[@ednajames6619]

Hardwork😯

[@amybubeck4763]

Can I ask you.. where do you get that blue short sheep fencing? Thanks

[@shopshop-lx9hj]

if the pipes holding the 2x6's on the feed bunks didn't come all the way to the floor would that save some/a lot of hand work on your clean ups? Admittedly that wouldn't be a quick and dirty change.

[@rabbitlady24]

To save u some work stack double that amount of manure before taking the scoop out to the pile. Probably save u have the time to finish.

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

She did that at 5:40

[@mikebonge7206]

You are a hand. They all ready to have lambs Hard work

[@canreffy]

Do you use your manure on your own fields, or do you sell some to mushroom growers etc.?