WHAT DOES A SHEEP FARMER DO? | DORPER SHEEP, Rotational Grazing, Watering Systems, Fence

[@0Hillbilly]

Evan over at Country View Acres gave you a shout out so I came to see. I look forward to watching your success and growth.

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you so much for being here!! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@trubluklois]

me too! #thanks to Country View Acres for the tip! Looking forward to learning from you ;-)

[@theShepherdess]

@@trubluklois thank you for being here!! -the Shepherdess

[@stmrev]

I got here the same way and enjoyed your video

[@theShepherdess]

@@stmrev thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate the support. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@WEBBJS0848]

Good day from Kabul, Afghanistan. Country View Acres mentioned your channel today. I'll be stealing some of your ideas once I get back to the states and start my own rotational grazing operation. Well done!

[@theShepherdess]

Welcome, Jack! Thank you for your support!! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@ndiritumaina3556]

Hey jack hire me I'm a sheep expert

[@Grandpacarlreacts]

Found your channel thru Country View Acres. I subbed. like what you are doing! You rock!

[@theShepherdess]

THANK YOU! Your support means so much! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@mr.science9750]

Evan @ Country View Acres suggested I take a look at your channel. Excellent work. Good to see more and more sustainable/responsible agriculture!

[@jaygrimm9721]

Country View suggested ! awesome!

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you, Jay! I appreciate your support so much. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@DanKlein_1]

Just coming over from Country View Acres channel. They gave you a shout out in their video this morning. My wife and I have a farm in Western Pa. We have 5 cows and a bull. raise calves every year. Over the years we tried a couple sheep but when their wool got thick, it seemed like the electric fence had little affect. We quickly gave up sheep farming. we both work during the day and couldn't give them the required time or resources needed to keep them home. I think we had them 2 years. enough to go through one lambing. That was fun.

[@BADEB58]

same for me

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you so much for being here! Yes, sheep are tricky. They really do require constant shepherd(ess)ing. 😄 Still working through the electric fence issues, but hopefully a bigger charger will help! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Didn’t know that about you, Dan!

[@Lincsgirl]

Came over from Country Acres, look forward to seeing your channel

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you, Val!! I appreciate your support so much. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@janetkiefer1463]

Evan from Country View Acres sent us! Good luck, can't wait to watch you grow your channel!

[@garymeeks18]

Evan from Country View Acres sent me. Love your passion and determination to learn what you need to accomplish your dream. You have another subscriber! God Bless

[@deanbarr5740]

Newbie here, Evan from Countryview Acres shouted you out. You have a nice farm. Love these type of videos.

[@patriciabeyer7824]

🤗 Good morning. I watch Country View Acres...Evan. He suggested to come have a look at your channel. 👏👏 Thanks for the video. You have a blessed day. Stay warm.

[@theShepherdess]

Patricia, thank you so much for your support! Working on the staying warm part... working outside to prep the sheep for the bad weather on Monday. 🥶🐑🌱 -the Shepherdess

[@patriciabeyer7824]

@@theShepherdess I will have to watch to see how you do that. 👍

[@ACO-Amy]

Came over from Country View Acres...great job!

[@theShepherdess]

Amy, I appreciate you being here!! Thank you! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@TomBiggerstaff-gn1ws]

Evan suggested your channel like what you are doing we subscribe thanks for your videos

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks very much for stopping by and subscribing! I appreciate your support! -the Shepherdess🐑

[@mikeking3023]

Hello from Michigan. I also came over from Country View Acres. I am excited to catch up on your channel and see your journey

[@suzanneellis3396]

Evan from Country View Acres sent me over here to check out your channel. I am looking forward to following along on your farming journey.

[@marysimpson8457]

Keeping your pump and everything needed together in a bucket for easy portability is a brilliant idea. Evan from Country View Acres mentioned you and I am glad he did.

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you, Mary!! Your support means a lot to me. -the Shepherdess 🌱🐑

[@pigfish]

I'm from CVA too

[@4OaksFamilyHomestead]

Came over from Country View Acres. We are just starting a 1st year homestead in Oklahoma. Going through the Arctic blast right now. Tough times with no water. Live , learn, and prepare for the future. Great video

[@arthall9563]

Visiting from Country View Acres....

[@daviddodd7424]

Country View Farms recommend your channel.

[@blainbruce8734]

Evan over at Country View Acres gave you a shout out. I'm looking forward to watching your other videos. God bless.

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks for being here, Blain! Appreciate your support so much. -the Shepherdess

[@stevelandwerth6648]

Hello from Floyds Knobs, IN. Nice video. Country View Acres gave you a shout out. Cute babies.

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks very much!! Your support means a lot! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@fabriciomarchi9695]

KZbin recommend this video today and I'm so glad that I clicked. Thank you for sharing your journey, optimistic without sugarcoating the challenges. Soon I'll also take the leap of faith and dive into the homestead life myself. God bless you.

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you for this encouragement! I really appreciate your support. Keep me updated on your homestead journey! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@samking8338]

Country View Acres sent me and I’m glad he did. New subscriber here.

[@Lau-zon180]

Hi Country View Acres mentioned your channel today

[@44warlord41]

Hello, I come over from Country View Acres shoutout. I am very happy he did because you are doing what I am going to start to do this spring.

[@theShepherdess]

That is great to hear! Keep me updated on how it unfolds for you. Thank you for your support!! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@LetsFaceThis]

Hi there! Another new subscriber here coming to support you after Evan mentioned you in his vid today. 👋🏽👋🏽

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you so much for stopping by and showing your support!! It means a lot. 🙏🏻 -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@Beecozz7]

Evan from Country View Acres sent me over! Hello :-)

[@theShepherdess]

THANK YOU! Appreciate your support so much. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@frenchysandi]

Coming over from country view acres

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks so much, Sandi!! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@annadietz3037]

Loved the video Grace!!! Keep up the great work! You are such an inspiration! I'll be sure to remember rule number one in case I ever get sheep 😉 🐑🌱

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks, Anna!!! Yes, if you want to stay friends with your neighbors... definitely remember that rule 🤣🤣

[@robertnelson607]

EVAN @ countryveiw farms sent me and I subscribed keep up the good work 👏 👍

[@donaldmintmier7224]

I also came over from Country View Acres

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks for being here, Donald! Your support means a lot. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@cooperholdaway9559]

Another great video, also those newborn lambs are looking awesome, as are the rest of your flock! I know what you mean when it comes to electric fencing woes, it is an awesome tool for regenerative ranching, but can be kinda tricky to figure out at the beginning. I remember the first paddock I let some calves into, they ran right through the electric fence and into the neighbor's field, but I know now it was because I hadn't broke them to electric fence before😬 just another great lesson learned. I think getting a stronger charger with at least 2-3 joules would be a good idea, since I've heard the sheep are more insulated from the shock because of their wool, but yes the solar powered units are pricey! I've heard cyclops chargers are a good brand, plus made in the good ole U.S.A, but they are a big investment, especially when starting out. Keep up the good work, you are being an amazing testimony, not just as a regenerative rancher, but as a born again believer. Thank you and God Bless!👍

[@theShepherdess]

Cooper, really appreciate your comment and encouragement. Great insight on the electric fence charger. Your support means a lot! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@terrancemullane4887]

Hey love your videos. You got a lot of grit and courage. Heard about it from country view acres. Look forward to seeing more will share. Terry lucky charm aces Catskills NY

[@theShepherdess]

Terrance, I so appreciate your support! Thank you!! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@samfletcher1617]

Great job on these videos :) I stumbled onto your channel a couple days ago while watching Greg Judy and subscribed. I raise katahdin sheep and do the intinsive grazing. I found that 2 strands of Polly line instead of the tape work well for keeping our sheep in. We also use the Premier1 intellishock 120 for it. It puts out 1.2 joules and with the small sized paddock we set up each day gives a pretty good jolt. As long as there's something for them to eat in the paddock, they don't escape. I used it in a pinch to keep a neighbor's watusi bull (giant horns and bad attitudes) corralled for a few days until he could make it over to get him. It worked well, though I'd recommend something beefier for a long term setup with them. Again, great job! :)

[@johnallen310]

Country view acres sent me over.

[@theShepherdess]

Welcome, Josh! Thank you so much for following! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@terrycastor8299]

Another suggestion for your hog panel patch is to get some large outdoor grade zip ties. They go on fast, don't rust or rot and are cheap. Plus, they don't cut your hands. Evan at Country View Acres cued me into your channel. I like what I see. You're doing great. We had sheep when I was growing up. It's a toss up as to which critter is dumber, sheep or domestic turkeys. We had both. Both are pretty dumb, let me tell you.

[@theShepherdess]

That’s a great suggestion. Thank you!! I really appreciate your encouragement on this journey. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@uggmanwhitcombe7026]

You may also be able to run a charger or fencer of a 12v car battery and wire either poly or stranded metal will be better than tape that's what a lot of farmers use in the UK

[@jeffholcombe710]

Country view acres said to check out your channel

[@onehundredacres723]

Like some of the others over from country view acres

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you for stopping by to show your support!! Really appreciate it. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@ranchoelborrego9227]

Hello, from Pennsylvania… just started my small real farm. Had sheep when I was a kid. I purchased 3 sheep three years ago and now I have 14 and 12 goats. I just purchased an old farm with 24 acres. Working slowly my way up.

[@ranchoelborrego9227]

I love your videos!! Good job.

[@theShepherdess]

Congratulations on your farm! I hope you will keep me updated on your continued progress. 🌱 -the Shepherdess

[@rickdearmont9950]

I’m another one from Country View Acres. Evan was right! You do make good videos. You got another sub.

[@theShepherdess]

Welcome, Rick! I so appreciate you being here. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@jamespotter936]

Hi Evan from Country View Acres sent me.

[@theShepherdess]

Appreciate you being here, James! Thank you for the comment. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@SmallHoldingAtHillhigh]

Country View Acres sent me... Thanks for the solar watering system info.

[@theShepherdess]

Welcome, Carla!! Thanks for your comment and support. Glad you found the watering system helpful. 💦 -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@joconnor3567]

Evan @ Country View Acres recommended your site

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you for being here!! I truly appreciate your support. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@kimberleebell98]

Greg Judy has a video about his favourite fence charger, Stafix.

[@goodhopeequestrianandregen7118]

We thought you were awesome before the Country view acres folks now we need to check out Country view acres thanks!

[@theShepherdess]

You are an ORIGINAL. 😄 Thanks so much for supporting my channel all this time. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@brucestmartin777]

Hi ! New sub here from Country View Acres! Evan sent me 😺

[@jlpaints]

That is a great water system. Love how you show how you go about doing your ranch chores. Making things work with what you have. If you eat all your escapes you will explode!!!

[@theShepherdess]

True story. I considered following the “eat ‘em” advice, but then all 25 busted out. 😂

[@pamelamansfield1708]

Came and visited your channel heard a shout out about you. Keep it up. Your going to be a big hit you g lady

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you, Pamela! Your support means so much. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@TheMartywall]

Another one dropping in on the recommendation of Evan over at Country View Acres.

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks, Martin! I really appreciate your support! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@moavic5087]

Have you checked out Greg Judy? He’s got some great videos on electric fencing, he uses a stafix M36r wall mounted power source. He’s the one who got me interested in this whole type of grazing operation and why I’m here watching some stranger try to give it a go on her own! Best of luck!

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks so much for your comment, Moa! Yes, I have seen Greg Judy. I hope you are successful with your rotational grazing. Thanks for joining the journey. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@nicholasmacinnis1486]

Just found your channel, really enjoying the sheep content! great work

[@skyviewacresfarm8246]

Would definitely recommend a big plug in charger, like 8 or 12j for your property. Might also try some mixed metal polybraid, it's a lot more conductive than tape. Best of luck like the videos 🤠

[@theShepherdess]

This is great info!! Thank you. -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@kimberleebell98]

Like your channel! All kind of great ideas on Greg Judy channel too!

[@handihal5753]

New subscriber from Country View Acres

[@vusimdudu9033]

Hello, love the channel, got heads up from Country view acres.

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you, Vusi! Your support means a lot. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@havefaithfarms96]

Came over from country view acres subscribed

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks for being here! I really appreciate your support. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@RichBurris2]

Lived on a sheep ranch in Edwards Co, Tex. Our sheep came to water once daily, drank deep and went back out to graze all day. So yes they are not big water drinkers.

[@theShepherdess]

It really makes them a great animal for Texas! Thanks for commenting! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@rockyswyers757]

good looking sheep, great video, good luck and god bless

[@bradleyschneider3871]

Evan sent me to check out your channel. You need a mister to help you out,just saying! Funny story my brother when he was a very small child another older kid told him to eat the little pebbles on the ground its candy,needless to say it wasn't it tasted like sh**tt, looking forward to more videos! And good luck!!I'm from Minnesota and grew up on the farm!

[@crazyfarmer9704]

Evan sent me! will be trying to catch up to date! lol

[@dunkilos3632]

Country View Acres sent me :) Good luck!

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you for following! Appreciate your support so much!! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@dunkilos3632]

@@theShepherdess you are very welcome:)

[@bearupfarm1818]

I have a very good source for electric fence system. Is Greg Judy on you tube.

[@yoopermann7942]

can i give ya some tips? 1st. a good tight boundry fence is a must, horse high ,bull tough, pig tight, that is one of the things grand pa used to say about a fence,, never cull except for meanness, deformaties, or bad drought, it takes a while some times for live stock to learn your system so wait for a couple of seasons before doing that cull,, i forget one thing, if a mama dont raise her baby to weaning time,, or she always has a troubled birth, to much to write here.. great video

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you for always being so kind with your advice! I really appreciate what you share. I am glad to hear that you do not recommend culling if the sheep escape. 😄 -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@yoopermann7942]

@@theShepherdess the only reason i can see to cull any live stock for meat is, they have deformaties, they are mean and try to hurt you or some one else, or they do not fit your grazing system,, or you gotta medacate them / baby them all the time

[@buydirtfarm2021]

Everything I'm reading says to not let your animals drink from the pond. I have 2 ponds on my 5 acres and well access in two places. My dogs drink from the ponds without an issue. I'm reading I should have the ponds tested otherwise bring it in from the well. Have you had your pond water tested?

[@theShepherdess]

I have not had it tested. I would be interested to hear more about the pond water issue. We don’t use any of the chemicals or herbicides that many employ as maintenance for their water’s edge, so I don’t honk toxicity is an issue. I have heard you want to keep the cattle from wading and depositing manure in it. My sheep really dislike being wet, so they won’t go any farther than to take a drink. Cows will often wade in ponds over summer, which does lead to serious issues with contamination. We also have a ton of healthy pond life (fish, ducks, etc) which tells me the water is fairly healthy. Thanks for the comment and let me know what you find. -the Shepherdess

[@tedtimmis8135]

Evan at Country View brought me here as well.

[@theShepherdess]

Welcome and thanks for being here! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@bearupfarm1818]

Hi . I have watched your video. I tried to get the link to come up on the business plan. Help. Great work.

[@theShepherdess]

Hi Ralph. One other person had the complaint. I’ll check it out and see if I can fix... in the meantime you can email shepherdess(at)HarmonyFarms(dot)Blog and I will send it straight to you! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@khanyekl]

With the rotational grazing, do the sheep sleep there as well?

[@JoeStackSJC]

Country View Acres

[@theShepherdess]

Welcome and thank you for commenting! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@geostoned]

Get you some wire pliers! I cringed when I saw you cutting that wire with scissors ✂️ 😂

[@mischievousmuffin5568]

what kind of camera do you use? Love the vid. Mic?

[@honkingdonk3981]

Country view acres sent me.

[@toddcaskey9984]

Country view acres sent me

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks for being here and supporting the channel, Todd! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@toddcaskey9984]

@@theShepherdess I’ll check out all your videos in time and comment so hopefully u make some money 💰todd

[@theShepherdess]

@@toddcaskey9984 I like the way you think. 😂

[@toddcaskey9984]

@@theShepherdess Hopefully you get thousands of followers

[@kimberleebell98]

Your sheep are so cute.

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you so much, Kimberlee. So grateful to have you joining my journey here!! 🐑🌱 -the Shepherdess

[@marywaters7068]

Country View Acres sent me.

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you for being here and supporting me, Mary! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@gerrieklijzing3198]

I fear that this water is helping the parasite problem? From the pond?

[@anthonyleake5002]

Keep it up. Love it!

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks!!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@rogerb4019]

Evan (Country View Acres) send me over.

[@theShepherdess]

Welcome, Roger! Thanks for being here. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@renem6441]

Maybe a new battery will get it working again!?

[@theShepherdess]

You might be right! Thanks for commenting! -the Shepherdess

[@rlyman111]

Talk to them, not ask...although...

[@dylanramm522]

-cuts wire with scissors This is bait

[@jacquesvandenberg7363]

Country view acres sent me over