Sheep Farming: What You Didn't Know About Lambs!

[@newlookrq]

You two are the best... I died when Arnie said the little lamb smoking a .... Lol 😆

[@patriciaruppert201]

Good morning Arnie and Lynn. What a great way to start the video with humor. Little wooly ears and sweet faces making the humans disappear in the bedding Hilarious. The day really does go by quickly with all the activity. That mama had a tough time so good that Arnie could help her have successful deliveries. Tough work for both. Thanks for explaining the letter system. I knew you talked about the letter years but didn’t quite get the reason. Take care and don’t fall on the ice. Big hugs. 🥰🥰🥰

[@mariacambre8971]

Good morning Lynn, I love how you & Arnie run your farm with caring and love!! Other farms are more business-like which l dislike. Your farm is so loving & caring. Thanks for the update. Don't forget to rest.🌴🌹❣

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Thanks. Sometimes too much love on a farm can be hard on the farmers as we have to deal with heartache on a constant basis which I think is why a lot of farmers suffer from depression. However, I couldn't do it any other way. Thanks!

[@scootytamra]

.This is where Arnie wishes he had eyes in his fingers so he can see what is happening in utero. I have helped deliver mini horse foals before and that is what i was thinking at the time! Great job Arnie!!!! Beautiful lambies!!!!!😁🤩❤❤

[@rhondamitchell5892]

Good job Dr.Arnie beautiful lamb.

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

"Is a conspiracy. They're out to get the humans" lol :-D 😀 if it weren't for the cuteness and lamb races... thanks for the video!

[@sherrycarney4924]

Lordy! Do you two ever get finished or caught up with your work? I used to think I’d love to have a sheep farm…..Ha! I know now after watching you and Arnie, I wouldn’t last a half of a day! 😂

[@EwetopiaFarms]

No, I don't think we ever do!😁 yes, much easier to watch others!😆

[@alisoncummins2726]

@@EwetopiaFarms, Are there any circumstances where a person could “help out” for five days for a working vacation? As in, a change is as good as a rest? “Help out” in quotes because the person might be an out of shape city person unused to farm chores.

[@mariacambre8971]

@@alisoncummins2726 Lol on the out of shape. That's me, but I would give any help they needed.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

@@alisoncummins2726 probably not because we are so busy that training and entertaining someone would more likely add to our workload 🙂

[@abuskeleke3378]

Wow, just wonderful to see the life lambing, and all the things that go with in the first few minutes, like wiping the nose, tubing etc, real pro! Props to you guys, seriously!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Thank you!

[@annnoyez]

Hope you survive another night with the sheep and lambs... no mobs ... 😂... have a nice evening and see you tomorrow... 😘

[@EwetopiaFarms]

I hope so too! LOL!

[@deborahclarke8107]

Hi, Lynne and Arnie, I love how calm you both were with the hard birth! You two are amazing!xx

[@repurposedart9897]

Lots of hard work. Enjoy your video very much...

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Thanks 👍

[@justinanovak8040]

Soo cute brand new lamb nibbling on moms ear. That’s the thing with those too cute lambs you never know when the are plotting. And on top it some them work there fuzzy little selves in to our hearts! ❤ wow your coveralls do hold a lot of sheep!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, they sure do! :)

[@norwalfarm]

Another busy day at Ewetopia Farms! It's always interesting to go along with you on the daily chores. The last five ewes and their lambs that went into the Dorset group appeared to be mostly crossbreds, very nice looking lambs indeed. I'm glad the weather has modified for you. Buddy looked sooo content in his straw bed, such a character!! Hopefully the next wave of lambing continues on a bearable pace and you don't get too exhausted. Good luck and have a great week!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes, a nice steady pace right now would work out well. We are in the home stretch anyway!

[@KS-ip5xn]

Thank you for the explanation about naming. It makes sense now. The only relatable experience I had was with the AKC which is of course for a different animal altogether.

[@cindyboard7816]

That was a tough pull!!! Awesome to see the delivery turn out well!!! I hope the deliveries continue to be at a pace that allows you guys a break instead of feeling like you are fighting fire!!!🔥 Thanks for another great video and stay safe!!!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

It was a tough pull but mom and lambs are all doing well today and that's the most important thing! :) Hoping for a steady trickle for the rest of lambing :)

[@MaryannDeming]

Does Buddy ? I feel bad for the mom who had a hard delivery. Also how is the ram with the limp? Sorry you have freezing rain, that is dangerous. Be well. Thank you for sharing.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

That mom and her lambs are doing fine. It is lucky we were there to help her though as she probably wouldn't have been able to do it on her own. The ram with the limp is fine as well. He got antibiotics and is no longer limping. He just had a bit of scald.

[@rebeccazody1278]

Mob you! So cute!

[@claymonsterpottery]

Good morning! What’s is the square footage math you do to figure sheep/lamb numbers per building? Have a lovely day.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

We don't. We have it based on two things - feeder space: everyone has to be able to eat at the trough at the same time; and sheep health: too crowded and you start to see more illnesses such as coccidiosis, etc. My video tomorrow actually touches a bit on this

[@rhondamitchell5892]

You might have shown the little white lamb I call little moon was she in this load you brought over ?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

No, I believe she has already been over at the Coveralls for awhile now.

[@helenholmes3018]

Do you ever have to get the vet to help or can the two of you do most of the problem s

[@EwetopiaFarms]

In the beginning we did, but not anymore

[@mariacambre8971]

@@EwetopiaFarms You are old Pro's now.

[@drewk5929]

They just don’t build barns like the ones You have very well Built! 😊

[@lisahatchett6125]

How is Kinky?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

She's fine 🙂

[@lisahatchett6125]

@@EwetopiaFarms ❤

[@craigpacker7171]

Lynn, is there a previous video that explains your jug system? I'm a little baffled by it because, when the jugs are basically empty and a ewe lambs, you walk her all the way down to the last jug on the right (the right from that view in the video) rather than filling the jugs closer to the lambing pen first. I know there has to be a very good reason why you do it that way. I'm just too dense to figure it out. (I've already heard you explain why you fill the jugs with space for the lambs under the feeder. And that made perfect sense.) No need to respond here as it would take up time. But if you could take a moment to explain it in a future video or refer me to a past video, that would be great. Best to you and Arnie!

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Yes Craig, there is always a reason for everything and it always has to do with making our work easier. The jugs at the front of the barn - which are farthest from the lambing area - are the jugs that are closest to the milk house where we have the water and lambing supplies so hauling pails of water, tube feeding, or getting anything else for the ones in jugs is always easiest on us if they are as close to the front of the barn as possible. It is a long walk with 5 gallon pails of water to the end of the barn! Especially at my age! LOL!

[@shepherdewan]

Sheep are clever not stupid

[@bohammarberg4072]

❤❤🌹🌹❤❤

[@mihaipflorea6315]

how many sheep do you have on the farm?

[@EwetopiaFarms]

Around 400 before you count the lambs

[@shepherdewan]

Is pinky here

[@EwetopiaFarms]

No, Pinky is in with the fall born lambs these are the newborn lambs

[@CityandCountrySouthdowns]

I, O, Q and V aren’t used in letters.

[@EwetopiaFarms]

There you go! I knew I was missing some!😆 Thanks ❤️

[@belindareitz9873]

Never thought i’d be raising sheep virtually. Video game including real life, not pretend. B

[@annnoyez]

Haha the evil lambs. Moehahaha

[@susantortorici3409]

The statement you made about the lambs being abusive just made me laugh. They are animal babies doing what instinct dictates at the time. Perhaps it would be to your benefit to endorse a new way of feeding lambs including a bucket with several teats. Why expose yourself to injury needlessly? Enjoy the videos. Take care.