Welcome to our Sheep Farm (A TOUR OF OUR FARM 2020): Vlog 257

[@Oshdweeb]

I’m a veterinary medicine student and just did my two weeks placement on a sheep farm. I watch your vids because I miss it so much! Keep up the amazing vids!!!

[@kkdoc7864]

Oshdweeb So proud of you. I can’t imagine learning the idiosyncrasies of so many species!! Where are you in school? I’m an ER doc and my sister graduated valedictorian of her vet class at Ohio State. Hang in there!

[@janetross1900]

When I was little, my grandma would cheer us up when winter was getting old and dreary. She would tell us that baby lambs are born in February. I still remember it and it lifts my heart ( like just now) to think of those baby lambs frolicking around. I'm 66 y/o. Miss my grandma, Jewel.

[@elisapetras8136]

Those birds. The chirping would drive me nuts

[@wildflower1397]

I kind of like it... there is almost always the sound of birds in nature. Perhaps a microphone with a more directional and focused capture area would cut out some of the background noise? Or maybe wear a wireless clip-on one? I enjoy the birds and baas myself, but sometimes have trouble hearing you over the sheep when they are acting like they are at a rock concert, lol. :)

[@SilverFlame819]

I bet you'd completely stop hearing them eventually. Just like you don't hear all the background noise in the city, but if you drive out to the country, it is SO QUIET.

[@kawaiilombax]

My grandad just passed away due to Covid- 19 I’m feeling very down and stressed, I’d like to thank you for providing videos for us Sandi, it gives me a distraction just for a few minutes. 🧡

[@janetross1900]

Katelin Katelin, I'm so sorry! My great grandpa died in the 1918 Spanish Flu. Of course I never knew him but I can't wait to meet him in heaven.

[@wildflower1397]

So sorry for your loss! My heart aches for all the people around the world who won't make it through this. He will be remembered as a part of history. I hope you are safe and healthy, and that your loved ones are there for each other despite the lockdowns. RIP grandpa 🌈💕

[@jamesmoon1841]

Went grocery shopping two weeks ago and our store had no meat except a couple packages of lamb chops. So we decided to get lamb chops. I had not had any lamb since we were in England two years ago. My wife had never cooked lamp chops. She went on line and found good instructions for doing lamp chops. They turned out really great. I would encourage your followers to support the sheep meat industry. It’s a nice change from beef and pork.

[@herbhouston5378]

First, I love your videos! I'm so glad you're safely home... For most of my life I allowed people to push me away from the "farm"... fill my head with stuff that diesn'y matter... and I have regretted it for years (I'm 76)! There is no better place to be than on a farm... Going "out into the world" so often leads to heartache and disappointment... I love the farm animals and I love field work... I found it to be true that most of the "things of the world" so loose their appeal and you see them for the "value" they truly have... There's just something about the end of the day on a farm that so often allows you to look back and see what you did that day... I seldom found that to be true away from the farm... There's a peace of mind that, to me, just seems to be part of the deal... and no matter how the hard times or days may be... it's still the best place to be... Your efforts benefit you and your family... and you're not a number... a warm body to a boss who doesn't really care about you... There's nothing like seeing most of the sunrises and sunsets in your week... There were times I went to work in the dark... and came home in the dark... To me, that's not living... it's just tiring and draining... Nothing like a farm... In these uncertain times... I pray you and those you carry in your heart...

[@carol.stoeser]

But working even on a small farm can entail starting work when it's dark and not finishing up until after dark. During lambing Sandi often starts her day when it's dark, before sunrise, and is checking them when it's dark. So don't know what kind of farm you worked on....

[@buddhaboy10]

Your vids are the best. The production and editing are top notch. I now watch 7 other AG KZbin channels after finding your channel. You are a great ambassador for the industry. Best of luck Sandi. Stay safe. You are the best. 👍

[@kayleerae3383]

I know absolutely nothing about sheep (I’m a pig person) but I love watching your videos so much!

[@jasminebroeder9186]

Hi Sandi, I hope you stay safe and healthy! ❤ I love your videos!😊

[@swiftytane4421]

Can't wait till the new babies !!!!!

[@tannenbaum3444]

The problem with "the bit by bit" renovations is, the never get done. Just bring a contractor in to finish, you can do the painting...piece of mind is priceless!

[@reedreflection]

You were my lunch video for today. Your work space is more fun to tour than my home office. Your postive attitude and the "art project" was a good lift me up. Thanks for providing such informative content for me to watch. I appreciate what I eat and the people who grow and raise it so much now.

[@daritos1294]

Sandi: Im a little bit lazy Me: If you think that's lazy, you clearly haven't met anybody like me

[@fortunesa83]

Arabella Beckfield Me: sitting sideways in my recliner eating taquis

[@shepherdewan]

I am on KZbin I have sheep

[@katieprice3984]

Arabella Beckfield for real. A couple vlogs ago she was complaining about hot sitting down too much while driving made he really sore but if I had to stand as long as she did everyday my legs would give out lol

[@Bishtonz08]

Normally u expect sheep baaa's when u walk in the door to the barn but instead its a bird Avery 😂 so glad ur back and excited for lambing yay!!

[@marygracepedrosa1758]

Stay safe Sandi and family!!

[@desertbluecatnm]

Color me curious...I've been enjoying your channel for a few months. The weird thing is that I'm a vegan, so it's hard for me to wrap my head around why I'm so interested. Maybe it's because I see how much you care about raising your animals humanely and respectfully. It took me awhile to realize that yes, you are raising the cute little lambs for the meat market. I have spent most of my 62 years as a meat eater, plus I was raised in a rural farming area of Western New York. Livestock farming is here to stay, so I'm reassured to see farmers like your family. 💖

Kick ass music at the end there Sandi!! BTW, your daughter is like your 'mini me'. She's all you heh.

[@joniarali4630]

First you are not lazy second I really appreciate your help with 💓 this video because lots of people doesn't understand how it works. You're awesome stay strong and healthy lot's of prayer 🙏 to you from Pakistan 🇵🇰.

[@GodsOath_com]

One way to help with the doors is to make sure the tracks are lubed with silicone spray for garage doors. Once or twice a year.

[@sadielynn5564]

I liked the video before it even started because I always know they will be good🥰

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Sandi - You cracked me up today. When you were in the house, and Jess was showing her enlarged pictures, one of your statements was, "It's a good thing you're cute." I say that all the time to my bride, in those same kind of situations. Thanks for making my day. And thanks for the tour - you did great. Blessings to you and your family.

[@wrenchdoozer]

3:35 - You could almost fit an NHL rink (200' x 85') inside that barn. Impressive.

[@kathryncraigandthings7237]

Sandi, you were talking about the handling system. And I was thinking about them going through and how they keep stopping at the shadows. Maybe have some sort of shade? Curtain? To block out the Sun and that would help make the loading that much easier. You truly do inspire me. Hugs.

[@olaneby5792]

I totally agree w u. My sheep barn is a 25x120 hoop building with a tarp. I love the sunlight. I only turn on the lights when it is completely dark

[@JudyHart1]

Are you going to move the rams to the old cow barn? This might be a good time to do that. Marriage counseling on the mezzanine, too funny.

[@donmathias1705]

The importance of plenty of natural light would be on the absolute top of the list on any project i am involved with. Great decision.

[@terijack163]

Hi Sandi Thank you for sharing your farm and your family. I look forward to your videos as a distraction from life. I love your videos

[@JudyHart1]

I’ve been watching since Charlie sheared right before the barn roof liftoff, decided to rewatch this video. Very interesting.

[@justinwjmaccurdy]

Maybe backing up the asphalt pad and putting your ag bags there instead of the manure would be an idea. That way it's a quicker feeding time and the manure pile is further from your livestock barn. Just an idea.

[@megs7019]

That’s a good thing, we only have drive thru and carry out! And all stores have special hours for shopping! And our kids have school via web from 3/22-4/26 hopefully they get too back! I just enjoy watching all the videos both good and few sad things on a farm! Also love seeing the sheep super star lamb and 🐑!

[@bootlegger3656]

Thanks for the walk through . Even though I have been watching for a while I still learn from you . It also jars the old memory to say Oh Yeah I remember that LOL . Keep up the great work and thanks for helping keep everyone's spirits up . Stay safe . Ps Tell Mark he needs to get off his butt and put out some videos LOL . No being in your's will not count .

[@waynejoey2842]

Always look forward to your vlogs. Your smile is contagious 😊

[@soniahanley6605]

Love this sandi it’s was nice to see around enjoyed this very much ♥︎♥︎♥︎

[@patriciagreen9234]

Thank you Sandi! Please keep safe and well.

[@jamesdcushman635]

Great tour, only a hobby farmer here, I work commercial construction and worked my way thru college on a commercial cattle ranch. Always a new need/project on a farm.

[@smcox1991]

That crowding tub gate is such a good idea

[@blue_boy8621]

Add sidewalls to the manure-storage, most farms around here (Belgium) have them. Try to keep the floor in one large slab, you don't want to have asphalt in the manure spreader... best of luck and thanks for the sheep farming info!

[@richardvernick4280]

Sandi. Thank You very much for the video of the Shepard Creek Farm barn Equipment. Please Take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Farm Equipment.

[@michaelweldon5867]

I love this video when you explain and giving ideas to new people starting up new to farming

[@ArreisMorsCI]

Another great video, nice and simple. Tours are always awesome!! My days are complete with Sandi and her Sheep!!!

[@tracychapplow5987]

Another amazing video hi guys hope you are all safe and well always look forward to these videos love them please keep them coming take care god bless

[@GTFarming]

Great video and as for manure storage - yeah push it back to the edge of the asphalt then have a concrete bunk type structure or three walls to store it

[@phillippeterman1051]

Great video, looking forward to the next installment...

[@t.l.c.5590]

Loved your tour. Eagerly waiting for the lambs. 🐑

[@cindyshipp4124]

Thanks for the tour. It was very informative. You told us how and why and especially reinforcing the thought that you have to know the behaviors for the species you are working with. Temple Grandin would love it. You really are a master of your own fate.

[@larryshedd5734]

Nice set up Sandi and Mark. Glad you are back and safe

[@kathryncraigandthings7237]

🤣🤣🤣. Sandi stopped my KZbin when she said Google stop before she talked to Jess. 🤣🤣🤣

[@janetross1900]

I've really, really enjoyed learning about the details of you barn, how was made and why, and it's workings. It's nice to know what you have and how you use in different situations. You are a very smart women in figuring out what will help you the most. Then when I watch in the future, I'll have more insight as to why you do the things you do and it'll make your posts even MORE enjoyable! One ? though. When they're lambing, does the barn get stinky from all of the birth products (aside from the lambs).

[@FeatheredLife]

For your manure problem, you might want look into what uncle did. Another uncle lives down the road a piece from our place. He is further back from creek and is no part of the flood plain for the creek either. Anyways we built three large concrete block bins with poured concrete floor in each. The bins are half buried half above ground with tie downs for tarps across the top. Kinda like this: [__] [__] [__] Each bin has stake in the front with year number on it. Manure from the barn along with bedding goes into the bin with year number like 2020, 2019, 2018. As the bin fills up uncle add soil to manure. When its filled to capacity it gets tarped with black plastic tarps that are laced and tied down. We have sensor probes buried in the poop piles to keep track of heat, moisture levels. Once its cooked and has decomposed enough (about 2years time). Occasionally it needs to be turned over but does self rot in place. Uncle opens to tarp on top and lets it sit for another 6 months to a year's time. We sell it as compost for gardeners and on our own fields. You have much greater quantity of manure then we will ever have. But it works well for our small space.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

Sound like an idea, and lots of people are looking for compost. And maybe after this pandemic even more people try to start growing their own veggies, again looking for compost.

[@dakotawinds9291]

I know one place bough a bale chopper and they run their bedding through it so it cuts the straw finer and mixes the manure better. Doing this takes much less time for the compost process to work (usually composts in a year). The smaller the carbon ingredients (hay, straw, etc) the faster it will compost. Even our local landfill will chop the leaves, grass, and other yard debris that is dropped of throughout the summer and fall and usually by early the next summer it is ready and we can get it for free, we just have to load it ourselves. They also grind branches and such for free mulch also.

[@FeatheredLife]

Funny thing is we do not use wheat straw anymore. We had a huge problem with lung issues both in the ewes and lambs. They were coughing alot, vet came out almost daily basis. We lost about 20 ewes and 45 lambs. The vet couldn't put down exactly what the heck was causing it. Anyways we went to pine shavings and still had problems. We now using aspen shavings. No more problems. So we have stuck with aspen. Our ewes are mostly outdoors, the only time they are indoors is lambing. And only for up to 36- 48 hours. Then they go into the lambed pasture where we can keep a eye on them. Uncle walks the pasture several times a day.

[@joanlester340]

I give Jess a couple of A+’s. Mom and Goat look real good!

[@wlewis6762]

HI Sandi welcome back to the farm! I really hope you had a good time even though it was cut a little short! I have a suggestion do you know the welkers? I believe one of them does just what you want for placing a sheeps backend on that gate. Maybe if you ask they might do one for you. I hope this helps??

[@kathrynwhite8482]

Your not lazy, your maximising your time management. No need to do extra work, when there is a lot of work you have to do. Got this idea from Joel Salatin, and I use it for working on my small farm.

[@amiedeangelis8915]

This is an amazing video, thank you so much Sandi for giving us an extra insight into your farming life. You are the LEAST lazy person I know, you are absolutely amazing xoxo

[@jeanpaulmonnin9657]

Hey thanks for the tour..not being from a farming background this helps me better understand the layout of the farm. I assume that your are keeping the straw -manure for a later use on the fields ..if so how and when do you spread it on the fields. I am sorry that your NZ trip was shortened as you were not able to complete all your tours. Hope Marc had enough time to complet his research ..Take care!!!

[@lueear1]

Always sad when your video for the day ends. Thankfully I haven't caught up on your old ones yet. So off to see some more lambs.

[@MsSweetpea1958]

I didn't do my floors today either. How quiet and peaceful to how things will be during lambing. At 8:00 there's a ram with chunks out of his butt wool!

[@evpalfy2464]

Thank you for the tour you are so special

[@danielrandolph9170]

Good video Sandi & Jess lol Looking forward to part 2 !! Be safe !! Daniel from central Mississippi

[@maziekeene4556]

So am I! Morton/forest

[@harmon1286]

Loved it..! Great production..! Enjoyed immensely..!

[@KayCherie2307]

Sounds like you have way to many birds in your barn. Love your videos. Stay safe sandi x

[@highstandards6226]

The animals instinct adage holds true for EVERY species!

[@pathowes32]

Thanks Sandi for the tour. Hi Jess

[@DBFoxy5719]

First comment yay I love your channel and everything that y’all do thank you for posting!!

[@parisfrance6483]

Love your farm I really enjoyed this 💯

[@wauldacaulkins1664]

I didn't realize how far back the sheep barn is, in relation to the house. You need a Gator or Polaris side by side, that you can park near the house at night.

[@deannacalderon4673]

Be Safe keep doing all your videos live them. Miss the ranch i was raiaed on

[@glenn6448]

Nice. Put the manure in boxes and sell it to gardners on Amazon! 🤭🤣 (KIDDING) I think??

[@lorimcfarlane4254]

Yes here in B.C. every is in locked down except gas stations,grocery stores,and drug stores..And feed stores for the farmers.

[@susied.3376]

I don't know if you will read but I'm just trying to give an objective perspective. Flooding and cleaning the stall runs.. store manure piles behind the barn.? First Knock out the cement barrier at the back of the barn so your Bob cat can fit through. Possibly install a removable pvc u shape squared panel Upside down in its place. (Like a railroad gate,but at floor level.) Install a 24 foot(?) GARAGE DOOR IN THE BACK OF THE BARN to fit the Bobcat. Then you wouldn't have to squeegee the water or melted snow in only one direction.The bobcat can. Your a champion 💪 especially on the bobcat in reverse.LOL.

[@susied.3376]

Sorry,,I just remembered the manure needs the asphalt.

[@marilynplace575]

Great video Sandi, thanks!

[@cindiallain8542]

Thank you!

[@stephaniethomasson8812]

Have you ever considered putting in an anaerobic digester like the large scale dairy farms use? To create an alternative power source to hydro? Or is sheep manure not easy to break down that way?

[@tinajackson944]

Gorgeous footage of the property from the drone.

[@luigizanetti6327]

Ciao Sandi....ho visto per caso quello che stai facendo ....e stupendo ...ed e ancora più bello quello che state facendo per l'agricoltura in generale.....persone come voi meriterebbero un Mobel ....continuate cosi....In Italia e un periodo veramente molto brutto ....forse bisognerebbe fare quello che fate voi.....basta con la globalizzazione......

[@smileytow1925]

Great video today! They are all great but I enjoyed this tour and all the great advice you gave! I I’ll never raise sheep I know that, but I still love learning about how it’s done and what works! ❤️💕

[@BillAndersonNS]

I see Ontario liquor and Weed stores are essential services - thank godd.

[@cadamson7292]

Ya basically all they closed was schools days cares and clothing stores

[@mudasirgulmarg]

Mostly sheep are kept on first floor with automatic flooring where waste goes down automatically and with which we can avoid feet disease.

[@HeyoItsMego]

Get Jess to print you a sheep butt for the gate! 😂

[@dakotawinds9291]

Sandi what do you normally do with your manure? Put it on the fields? Have you thought about taking some and composting it for a year and sell for garden use either by the bag or by the pickup load? We are seeing more farms/horse stables doing that for extra income around here (South Dakota).

[@territ1231]

Love the Sandie photo!!

[@Barrelracingcowgirl543]

When you said “hey google” my google went off they listen to every word you say

[@sandracunningham2689]

My Alexa responds also.

[@SilverFlame819]

Creepy. I have all that crap turned off on my phone and tablet, and don't have any weird Alexa/Siri/Google/whatevs on anything else. I turn the Facebook app when I'm not using it too because it also records everything you say while it's on (not just listens, but records! I read the ToS recently and was like -- WTF??).

[@joniarali4630]

Same thing with my mobile phone oppo A5s it's stuk.

[@jeanhawken4482]

What. Lovely farm.

[@mamagiels5581]

The sheeps Looks Realy Good

[@KJ-xx6xr]

I know a year late but, here in Wisconsin, put the machine shed doors INSIDE the barn that way snow doesn't get them stuck when you need in. Neighbor way down the road has that, lucky guy. I'm on a former dairy farm, doors are all on the outside, get stuck constantly, and worse no one thought to put the machine sheds or tin animal sheds at least 6 inches ABOVE ground level. Cause melt around here, means everything floods. I joke I have to put pontoons on the livestock so they can float around till the ground thaws out. I have taken an iSUP and gone the 50 yards from my porch to the barns where the horses are, just to much water some years. if I won the lotto I'd jack every building on my property up a good 6 inches minimum.

[@goughlifeisgood4068]

You work so hard... you inspire me..hugs

[@christinekeleher3578]

The beef business is still going strong overtime no slowing down. But my fall flat on my back slowed me right down down and out bed rest pain meds boo.

[@saabijatt1366]

I am really happy to you see and you daughter

[@mountainmama4461]

enjoy your videos

[@cbboggs6459]

Thank you for showing the entire farm in one video. I look forward to the next segment. Stay safe. 🐑🐑

[@phillipmundy4158]

Hi sandi, why do you farm your sheep indoors is it to stop predation from coyotes, all the sheep farms in the UK are outdoors, I really enjoy watching your videos and how educational they are, best wishes and keep safe from the UK

[@jamesburke5709]

Hello that's neat how the barn was built and I never been around any sheep here and I like watching the vedios here just to see how it is on the farm here the only thing I would like to know is how many of them do you make into lamb chops for the freezer and do they taste pretty good cooked for supper there too have a great day now

[@mamagiels5581]

You have a realy nice sheepfarm

[@ArshadAli-vt1in]

What ingredients do you use for food and how do you prepare the food? Make a video of the dose you give from start to end

[@elizabethfoote2492]

Very informative Thank you

[@Mtthyman]

What if you compromise with mark and your next shed could be more storage/ lambing barn, that way you can keep the steady 450 in the main barn. But who knows 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jaksmith6465]

so jealous. looks amazing

[@theedisaputra]

hi sandi..i am from indonesia in south east asia exactly. am interest with your program about sheep farm. i always watching every your video. I feel like I can be a farmer. i have 2 hectare land in my village and i hope will be a sheep farmer.

[@whushagandhiv5496]

Hi iam from Indonesia And i like to watch yor barn

[@jaksmith6465]

Canadian measuring in feet....... wooooo

[@karleehorstman2608]

Yeah I always wanted to see the full thing because I came here a little late.