We're short of breeding sheep, and an update on the dog attack victim.

[@westzed23]

The sheep that had been attacked by the dog is looking so much better. Still a ways to go. I didn't think it would survive when you first found her.

[@nataliegraham9552]

Hi Cammy, never think we are uninterested in any of your videos, please! You are sharing the daily ins and outs of your work and business and I think it's wonderful to see all of it. Glad that the weather was decent to get these sheep through the sorting/vaxxing process and I hope, like others have mentioned, that you will be able to get a few more hours of rest in your schedule soon, if even to try to keep up with Jock! 😄 Take care and stay safe.

[@jillcrowe2626]

Thanks!

[@Finallyretired2022]

I love seeing your boys on site with you and mom. They are learning your work ethic and about the sheep. It’s great to see a married couple working together too. Thank you for sharing and allowing us a peak into your family.

[@nathanisip]

Fruitful day of work! Looks like Fern is also following instructions way better now

[@WolfieDawn]

I noticed this too! She's doing quite well compared to beginning of this season

[@gilliantovey1014]

Noticed she was checking back as well to keep an eye on Cammy. Her lie doon is pretty quick, good to see

[@ruthgallant6047]

Certainly NOT a bad vlog. Every single one is interesting to me. You may find some things boring but it’s interesting to me. We wouldn’t be watching otherwise. Watching the little boys thrive while learning is fun too. 🥰🇨🇦

[@bsquires7927]

Thank you for giving an update on the poor sheep that was attacked by a dog, glad she is healing. ❤

[@staceyrashkin2609]

Maybe try a row/stitch counter that people use when knitting or crocheting. It's a small device that you click to change the count. They also use something similar at events to count people entering the venues.

[@joylord6852]

Hi guys if we thought what you were all doing was boring we wouldn’t watch it and I am still hear. I love seeing the Scottish countryside and listening to your accent and catching up with the family.. I have a great grandson who is called Angus named after some of the ancestors Scottish on both sides of his grand parents. “ Shaws and McKennons “ I am not sure if that is spelt right. Lots of Love and prayers 😊🏝🦋💖🦮🙏🏻 Safe farming.

[@hazetheherd2214]

Neat shedding !

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you!

[@Annie6460]

Thanks Cammy and team! ❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@hexmaniacwingy]

I shouldn't be *that* surprised because I was introduced to your channel via the video of you teaching Tom Scott how to work with Meg, but it still astounds me how sensitive the dog's hearing is that they can understand your commands at a speaking voice over the roar of the vehicle engine.

[@danaridings6387]

I have never seen a bad vlog. I love seeing all your videos!!

[@karenreynolds2391]

Keeping watch as you tend your sheep has given me a new appreciation for the wool that passes through my hands as I knit. Thank you!

[@alexniclauchlainn9247]

Also in Cumbria we have a special sheep counting system, I think it survives in some bordering counties as well. But you count in 20s, using spesific words for the numbers, so one, two, three is yan, tan, tethra. It's a fascinating linguistic quirk that's stayed the same becuase it's about counting sheep, which folk have been doing since ever.

[@alexniclauchlainn9247]

I love watching you do the "boring" jobs, like, it sounds mad but I'd love to spend an average day doing sheep work with you & Lizzy.

[@ms_katia2267]

Lizzie is such a hard worker, it’s great that she brings the children good for them to be outside.

[@dt8ustotten285]

Great Vlog!! Most likely one of the best videos I have seen from you in a long time. You journaled your life.. good and bad. Told us where you were at.. showed us cute funny things etc. Just journaled your life.. showed us your kids and dogs etc. You are in a difficult situation we appreciate that and you are making the best of what you can. You were doing great right up to the apology for the Vlog. THANKS FOR SHARING!! Love from the USA!

[@SandieMurray-cq3uw]

Poor girl. She looks like she healing.

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Jock is mommy and daddy’s helper. He such a cutesy . He likes going fast🤣 little Angus has joined the fun.. have a great day❤️👍

[@Jorian1107]

Don’t doubt yourself, Cammy, it’s never a bad vlog when there’s quite a bit of info in it! I never knew how you calculate how many sheep can winter on a piece of grass (or if you’ve said it before, I had forgotten). The short info about not giving copper to the (Texel) rams at the end was also really helpful, although I wouldn’t mind some more explanation about that in another video when you have more time 😉

[@phyllisscroggins7725]

Oh Cami - you and Lizzy are a quality couple. I hope you will take the time to care for each other and your little boys. I have a dairy farming background here in Minnesota so I know what it takes to keep going and working. If nothing else happened on the very busy days - at least my Mother got a kiss and a thank-you from my Dad after supper in the kitchen before he went back to the barn to milk. He did that every night for years and years. When you pushed yourself to save Fiona despite your fears - it was a beautiful event to watch. I'm so happy for everyone and for Fiona. She is a remarkable animal. Such an example of quiet waiting - she was just making sure she took care of herself and then she relaxed and let your group take care of her. I hope the animal rights people relax and not bother the farmer who is taking care of her now. If you get a chance Cami could you make a report about how Fiona is doing.... in a few months. It just would be fun to hear about her. Thank-you so much for what you and Lizzy are doing there in Scotland. Stay safe. Stay well. Don't forget the kiss in the kitchen.

[@melissagoetz8847]

Totally get 170 more sheep but only if you can get the ones you want. Praying for you all!

[@ZartelleRose-y1k]

Hi Lizzie. Hope you are well. Busy all the time you are.

[@skyedancer3106]

Hi Cammy and Lizzy the boys are getting so big. They will grow upto fast. Cammy this is not a bad video. I learn something everytime I watch. Just keep sharing your life. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤️ ❤❤❤

[@thisoldnurse1521]

Love watching you sheep farmers, no matter what kind of farm you have, started watching your KZbin channel indirectly via Sandi Brock, guess the KZbin gods figure if I liked sheep then I must like dairy cattle (which I do as my province in Canada wellI guess all of the Maritime provinces are big into dairy industry) well they decided I would like Graeme the hoof GP, which yes that is interesting then he, Graeme was pushing your channel, then somehow again the KZbin gods referred me on to this young Irish fellow, an Irish sheep farmer whose sister was wearing your merchandise lol he razzed her for that 😉🤣 he seems to be a fan of yours. Now I have become hooked on Tara Farms also. Think her ( don’t know her name yet), father owns the farm and they have sheep, many sheep oh this girl is quite the character, she seems to do mostly sheep and her brother Liam is also working the farm, plus they grow grains as well like Sandi’s hubby. Haven’t got it all figured out yet. Their sheep are mostly outside unlike Sandi’s. Believe they are Australian. Love the accent. Sandi referred us to Tara Farms. The girl just says it like it is - then as she was treating a few of her sheep for Fly Strike/Fly Blown she asks if this is just an issue where she lives or is this a problem in the UK and Canada as well. OMG she is funny and I think some of her viewers are a bit naive so she counters with sarcasm. Of course right now Australia New Zealand are starting into their summer season.

[@Naturebug12]

LOL. Fellow Canadian here from Ontario, from England originally...loved your comment and made me laugh..I seem to have followed you down the KZbin rabbit hole...nice to meet you 😂❤

[@turfie63]

Awesome Sheep Team, Have you ever counted the sheep in twos, you only have to count half of them and it is faster.

[@sharonm3677]

Love your videos Cammy. I knew you were increasing your herd size but I nearly fainted when I saw the number of sheep you have in the comments. My goodness that’s a lot of sheep and a lot of work. I’ve really learned to appreciate farmers, the skill it takes to raise and deal with livestock and the constant math skills it takes to figure everything out and keep on top of it all as well as the strength of the physical labor is just amazing. Thanks for also making the time to bring us videos. Your videos are never boring and I always gain some education from each one. Thank you Cammy, you’re very appreciated. ❤❤

[@stevepalmer8285]

I absolutely love this channel. Its just great content 👌. Im an ex beef and dairy farmer.1 thing i like is if work is to be done its a family affair lol. I wish u all the best with everything you do and plans fot the future. Thanks so much.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Tonight is Christmas Eve so I sending you good wishes from Vancouver Island, Canada, and joyous season for you and Lizzy, Jock, and Angus plus the rest of your families and friends. All the very best to you!🦌💌❤️🐑👍🎄🧑🏼‍🎄🎁☕️🙏⛄️

[@TheSheepGame]

Thank you! Merry Christmasb

[@Chicken_Mama_85]

I love seeing your boys alongside you and Mom. Jock eating the ice pop with a paper towel is exactly how my kids eat them. So cute.

[@jaynechalmers2779]

You seem tired out Cami you and Lizzie work from dawn to dusk I admire your work ethic one day it will all pay off for you both 🐑🐏🐑🐏🐑🐏

[@Murphycats]

So a 'jag' is a shot and a 'dag' is shaving their bottoms? I get so mixed up. lol I just love seeing Jock in his boots being a part of it all. And I'm sure Angus will soon join him!

[@Cricket2731]

"Dag" refers to the poopy wool on a sheep's backside.

[@V.I.C.]

🤣🤣 OMG at 9:32 I thought that sheep was a goner!! 🤣🤣 My heart literally stopped bc i thought the poor thing was smooshed into oblivion!! Lol That one was so small it literally disappeared the second the Ta Pari shut its doors like the jaws of life!! 😂😂 Then all of a sudden the head just pops right up and I was finally able to breath again! Lol That was so funny though!! Thanks for the laugh and have a great Sunday Cam!! 😊😊

[@ladydragon3648]

Hello Cammy & Lizzy & the boys. So sorry about that sheep that was hurt from that dog. I hope you caught that dog & what can you do with it???

[@brissygirl4997]

Keep up the great work Cammy, Lizzy, Marissa and your boys. Everyone watching if you get ads please watch let as many as possible run right through so Cammy gets a bit extra from youtube. ❤

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Busy, busy family. Thanks Cammy, Lizzie, Marissa and wee boys. 👍😊👍

[@susanfortner2267]

Geez! I thought for sure the attacked sheep would’ve died! Good on you Cammie and Lizzie!

[@elaineewen6635]

You two are sooo hard working and with young family to look after as well. Always turn out a great vlog. Always interested in your days, especially since this weather is sooo depressing, what else am I going to do with my days 🥰

[@theresahansell3507]

I think you're all doing good don't compare yourself to anybody else . You will never make it if you do. Pay attention. Love your other . And your parents. Everything will work at out.

[@jamesfox5245]

It's great you always have help. I'm fecking always on my own.

[@sharonm3677]

Wishing you, Lizzie, Jock, Angus and your families a wonderful Christmas and may many good blessings come your way in 2024. Thank you for all your hard work and wonderful videos throughout 2023. ❤❤

[@claymonsterpottery]

Good morning!

[@bejaysus7388]

A boy Cammy another good video 👍. You definitely need your ewes in top condition to handle them rams, absolute beasts!!. 100kg teaser, that's criminal Cammy 😂

[@saragayle2217]

Great video ,the ewe that the dog attacked is looking good considering how she was ,I didn't think she would make it ,it's all down to your good care that she is going to be OK ❤

[@jldisme]

Hello to Marissa. I hope your studies are going well! I'm happy to see the ewe recovering. I still think you ought to take her to the Scottish Parliament so they can see up close and personal the damage that dogs off leash do to your and all sheepfarmers' livelihoods. Jock's smile is so precious! He's going to be breaking the lasses hearts before you know it. Maybe if you fed Fern a pint before she works? It might calm her down. lol I do miss you speaking Scots.

[@jldisme]

The vlog was just fine, Cammy. I enjoyed it.

[@ann-or6ev]

It wasn't a bad vlog!!! It was really hands on informative❤

[@theresaciba632]

It wasn't a bad vlog quit saying that❤😊

[@karenreynolds2391]

We care, This is good news for us as well! ❤

[@azamyahmad]

Good morning to you Mr Cammy .. as always beautiful sharing and a very interesting video to watch .. lovely captured and the filming content video looks spectacularly gorgeous .. appreciate your efforts and hard work for sharing such an amazing job and you guys bonded so well and the team working together make it perfection .. TQSM from Montreal QC Canada

[@vickimarkjones]

Thank you for ALL the videos. Every little detail is interesting. ❤️ also- if it’s good news for you it’s good news for us.

[@paddy294]

Cracking video as always. Your videos are always very interesting

[@donnajones9749]

Not a bad blog! You are always worth watching.

[@garymadden2656]

Great video Cammy as always a lot of work done there 💪👌

[@julieuhey2501]

I always enjoy your vlogs. It amazes me the amount of non~stop work you all do. Much respect.

[@bossmare1480]

That's quite the system you have for getting all those sheep done. A lot to keep moving in your head. 🙌🙌🙌

[@mrpotato7604]

Another cracking video cam. Sheep wise, might be worth having a think about getting a few draft ewes in, just to get the numbers up a bit. You'll get nearly a free lamb out of each ewe if all goes well, especially if they are some welsh drafts (pretty hardy). Just a thought. Cheers

[@KellysAdventures305]

Tuppin' Time!! LUCKY TUPPS!!

[@kathybradbury]

Don’t feel guilty Cam…it’s natural for young children to be getting the majority of their guidance from their mothers-around 8-10 years they’ll be needing daddy’s input more, which will only increase as they grow older!

[@mamawnamidreviews9978]

So very true. However, at 15ish we become un-smart, then around 18 we suddenly become brilliant again, lol. I raised 6 kids (3 tummy, 3 heart) and it was 15 with them all!😂😂😂

[@habslover2306]

Love, love your 3 tummy, 3 heart. Sound like a great mum.

[@mamawnamidreviews9978]

@habslover2306 thank you! I love being a mom and Mamaw. We fostered for 12 yrs, which is how my heart children came into our lives. It was tough, but I'll never regret it! My husband is a wonderful man who let me have the big family I dreamed of.💙💙

[@pennyj7341]

Happy Christmas Cammy and family hope you all are well x

[@CleverBeauty]

I envy young Jock his life.

[@WolfieDawn]

Another good vlog! Shocked the dog-attacked sheep lived and is healing so well. Don't worry too much, its notmal for the kiddos to stick around mum until 6-8 then they'll be a bit more interested in what dad is up to. Fern has improved! At least in this video she seems to be listening a bit better and not harassing the sheep too much. Always love the tupping and lambing! Can't believe the weather though. Where is the snow?

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

It's fun to see a good working dog. Your little man will be your best helper very soon. Are you shaving their back end to help keep them clean?

[@dawnmosher7904]

Not a bad vlog at all, it's interesting to simply watch the work happen. Sometimes you just have to get the work done without distractions. I admit I'm a little behind on what it is you and the team are doing, but I can always watch the other videos to catch up. 😊

[@kayroth8750]

Never a bad vlog Cammy.

[@ivandavidson5599]

Hi Cammy, wished I lived a bit nearer to you, I could have sub let a bit of that winter tucker of you.😂 Winter run hard to get around me, here in N. Ireland.

[@RICDirector]

Not a thing wrong with the vlog. 🙂 Love how much Fern has improved! Speaking of sheepdogs....when they are too old or debilitated, how do you keep them from working themselves to the point of harm? And I gotta ask...whats with the ladder tied to the TePari, and what do you do with empty crystalyx tubs? They make great planters for tomatoes or squash....

[@Cricket2731]

The empty Crystallyx tubs are often used to hold feed & water for sheep in stalls.

[@wildassfarm9053]

Hi, we watch your channel a lot. My girls who are 6 and 4 love you intro music. My youngest dances when she here it come on. I hope you don’t mind but I gave you a shout out. I just got hooked up with Flockwatch and Herdwatch and mentioned you and you channel. Not sure that it will help much we are a tiny channel and definitely don’t get the traffic you do, but I love you channel and hope it will get you some more exposure.

[@kathleendaugherty4218]

In Scotland, if it was a stray dog that attacked your sheep, would you be allowed to take steps to protect your flock? I would hope so.

[@paulf4424]

It's tempting buying In more in an impulsive way, but after you work it out your better paying for what you've got. And next year you can expand

[@traceyclaxton151]

Hi Guys 😊 ❤

[@kristinacleveland1805]

Love seeing these videos!!❤❤❤

[@CleverBeauty]

There’s always next year Cammy.

[@linnsoltwedel]

What makes some of them jump? Do they think there is an obstacle?

[@eaglerider-1]

It's prey animal behaviour. Deer and gazelle do it too when they feel threatened and start to run, because it confuses predators.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

great to watch your vid! Hard work!🦌💌❤️🐑

[@suzannerevill2506]

Hi from Canada Why do you trim the sheep’s back end?

[@JackJenki]

I find its much easier and quicker to count sheep in pairs. As in when two sheep run past count it as one and then at the end double your count. Can also do this in lots of three. Amazing how much better it goes when sheep are running past quickly

[@roadrunnercrazy]

Not a bad vlog at all. I enjoyed it. 👍

[@wendyrowland7787]

When we finished farming on our own account, I always insisted that none of the winter tack sheep should arrive lame.

[@KevieG]

You look very tired! Get some rest 😴!

[@TheSheepGame]

Been a busy time😅. 4.30am start again today😁

[@shelleycurreen1182]

You don't rest during Tupping or lambing. That's just how it is.

[@samgledhill1396]

Another great vid. When was this filmed. Cuz I thought ur tups would b in by now ?

[@katieabbott54]

I've seen you use a pocket style shearer or clippers. I was wondering where I could find them and how well you like them and also how long does the battery last. I have 80 sheep to shear and am looking for the best mobile option for jacobs sheep, icelandic sheep, and shetland sheep. I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you for your videos, they're very educational and very entertaining.

[@pennyj7341]

Hope you are ok Cammy and family? Not been on video in a while must be busy or got this virus going round hope not, how's the ewe attacked by dog vet I guess for ear they are tricky to treat. See you soon I hope x

[@garycarr6597]

Just wondering when's the tups going to the ladies,it's nearly christmas

[@patpierce4854]

We may be seeing videos on a bit of delay. Also, there might be a really good reason for putting tups in later - probably so that all the different flocks don’t lamb at the same time, so there’s room in the lambing shed….as well as planning out the approximate time for lambs to go to market.

[@Baldevi]

I enjoyed the Vlog, Cammy, but I notice you seem tired, low in spirits and energy. I hope all is going well for you off camera, but I fear something is draining your vigor. I hope things get better and that you can work out how to get those breeding ewes you need. Godo luck at Tupping Time!

[@linnsoltwedel]

Why do you add to flock watch that you have done something to some, but not all? Or do you collectively just add to the group after? Does everyone have a tag? Dosent look like it.

[@neil3352]

Brilliant Cammy. What did u decide to do? Get the extra 170?

[@colinwientjens1871]

Buy bulk light ewe lambs?

[@shelleycurreen1182]

Why not copper just for Texels? I know copper can be toxic to sheep, but what's the difference between breeds?

[@TheSheepGame]

I honestly don’t know the answer. I just not that some white faced / continental breeds are more susceptible to copper poisoning.

[@patpierce4854]

I do know that different breeds are sensitive to different minerals. One example of this is with the seaweed eating sheep further north on the islands. Thankfully that information is readily available with a wee bit of research, so the farmer can appropriately care for stock.

[@rothundra7310]

How many sheep per acre when you were thinking about adding breeding sheep?

[@TheSheepGame]

1 👍

[@HMccafferty-tg7es]

the Sheep Shepard uses his tapari to actually read the new tags without scanning them on flockwatch . Is that a feature you haven't figured out yet?

[@vwvw4]

Do you ever get the oportunity to lease sheep for a lambing, from someone who is short on pasture and doesn't want to lose their ewes? Kind of a win/win for both parties.

[@sporranheid]

👍 P.S. Chuffed tae make ye laugh last time. 😊 Mark

[@carolilseanne2175]

You looked absolutely SHATTERED at the very beginning of this one, you need a good nights' sleep. If you go off your legs, poor Lizzie and Marissa who won't be far behind!

[@tammykaltreider]

✌️(Jock definitely looks like a carbon copy of you Cammy)

[@TheSheepGame]

I’m flattered because he’s gorgeous 🤣

[@tammykaltreider]

@@TheSheepGame and so are you…inside and out 🤍

[@samanthasimental3788]

You are too hard on yourself. You blogs are great

[@TheFamilyFarm1]

❤

[@linnsoltwedel]

How many sheep do you guys have in total?

[@TheSheepGame]

Right now, probably 1700 including lambs from April we still haven’t sold.

[@linnsoltwedel]

@@TheSheepGame Wow! That’s lots of “people” :P

[@boukje933]

Thanks!

[@JoolsBurke]

What is it that causes the lameness? If you're able to vaccinate, does that mean it's a particular infection/virus, rather than, say, too much time on wet ground or injury?

[@RICDirector]

Footrot. Nasty bacteria, extremely difficult to get rid of once established.