Why I've been lambing alone: Vlog 201

Many of you wonder why I do this job of lambing solo. Why don't I hire someone, and the biggest question of all...
WHY DOESN'T MARK HELP?
Here's the thing.
The sheep is my thing... much like the crops are Mark's. Yes, we both help each other when we need it. But it may not be in the way you think it should be. It may look like picking up groceries, or cooking supper.
Mark is still really busy.
He's been helping a good friend get his corn dryer working while they are struggling to still harvest their corn... A friend who's wife also just had a baby! So this is our way of helping them out.
During lambing, I have a system. I know which lamb, which mom is doing what, who to check and re-check... who needs a bottle, who needs recorded...
Everyday changes so drastically, that it is hard to step out and expect someone to step in. It takes training and time to do it well. So for now, I power through and do it myself (right or wrong, I am a control freak.)
Yes, I help Mark. But you don't see him working through the night getting caught up on fieldwork that gets pushed off, or babysitting a corn drier while I'm snug in my bed.
There are many jobs we do together, but on our farm, we have jobs we just prefer to do solo.
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[@jenelljurado8500]

I know I'm speaking for Most of us That follow ur channel religiously, I don't care if u make a 3 hour video of just u and the lambs doing absolutely nothing! I love ur channel 😍 Because ur r very interesting to watch And not to mention ur very knowledgeable, kind and over all a good person. We all watch cuz We LOVE U! Just YOU AS THE PERSON U R!!!! Don't doubt urself U r an amazing SUPER WOMAN who has tho whole weight of the world on ur shoulders and u manage that weight Very Well might I add! Just know alot of us Think so highly of u....

[@cheriemartin3767]

What Jenell said 🥰

[@julieseidel7044]

I agree janell completely.

[@naomicoward4687]

Ditto, so fabulous

[@mishdyrendahl5912]

When the phrase "warm enough to snow"makes sense to you

[@melodicampbell5968]

*laughs* I live in so cal... no snow EVER

[@raerae2253]

Exactly... Some won't understand that sometimes it's too cold for it to snow lol

[@ssavage987]

I live in Florida. The state that never snows. So us Floridians don't see snow in real life. It's like a myth to us.

[@michellegrovak]

I have been there in Indiana.

[@inglis7086]

Am I wrong or does it seem like there is less bottle babies this go around - is that a side effect to the add to the feed rashon you were talking about better milk supply so Mum with multiples are keeping and feeding their own babies - Merry Christmas Brock Family

[@donmathias1705]

Your sheep being able to thrive in close quarters and producing so many lambs is a credit to your operation. While you may not have the answers regarding your rations, if animal health, lamb vigor and extra work being avoided is given a dollar value, you have to be well ahead. The old saying, a stitch in time saves nine could have been written for your operation just as easily. Maybe you might have a fan to move the warm moisture laden air down to the chimney area. Maybe a redundant grain dryer fan turned on and off. You might be surprised how effective it could be. Merry Xmas to Team Brock

[@matthewticzer9205]

I'm always impressed by the sense of community that exists in the farming community. I have seen it many times on agricultural channels that I watch. Someone inneed and all the neighbors show up asking nothing in return.

[@jenniferrice5877]

Outstanding! When you find something that makes a difference whether it's better feed or that hour or two earlier or a combination your finding what works. Keep it up. This video has really cheered me. What are neighbors for, but, to help each other. So happy that you are helping your neighbors; a winning system. Best of health to you, yours, and your sheep. I really like this channel, especially, the animals.

[@paulamiller3878]

oh my gosh... all those babies jumping around just makes my heart happy. They are so cute.

[@yeaho6706]

Ewe lying on the floor: Lambs: it’s free real estate

[@kristinreynolds577]

I love watching your animals! You can tell when animals are happy and yours are! Just watch the mommas that just lay there and let their lambs jump all over them and play! They just don’t look so content, if they’re not! You and Mark have built a beautiful farm! I’m so glad that you’ve had such a great group this time! Y’all work so hard! Merry Christmas!

[@bobhomestead7396]

I was thinking if you put a couple fans up in the rafters to blow the moist air over to the vents, might help your water problem. Love your videos. Thanks.

[@PghFlip]

Glad I'm not the only one to think that!

[@rebekahdahlstrom8049]

Two favorite things. Watching the littles standing/laying on the moms. I love when the mom stands and baby remains standing and the other thing is watching them hop. ❤️

[@nawaraali5471]

I think it's refreshing that you each have your thing!

[@antonisantoniou9062]

Can't wait to see the black ewe give birth!🥰

[@lillymountainfarm]

Last three videos have featured popcorn!!! 🥰

[@FeatheredLife]

For years, we had folding up bunk beds in the barn office or we slept on hay bales in sleeping bags. Now with internet / WiFi cameras we can sleep in the house now. Even in late March early April, we can get freezing cold weather. Mama's and the lambkins need to be warm, dry and in the jugs quickly.

[@canadianlady777]

Someone had a good suggestion about a web cam being on constantly so we can check the barn at any time of day or night....Good idea but what would it cost Sandi to operate it...? Any body else got suggestions so we can get our fill of this barn and not have to wait until Sandi is free to edit her vloggmas...I suffer waiting until early afternoon and then I rush to open the KZbin of her’s...I know she is extremely busy and we all have to be patient with her editing...

[@NancyBryantIdeas]

I think it might be possible through the nest cams, but they need time to look into whether that is something they want to do. I need to get content up on my channel too, so being a content creator has its challenges.

[@Maxygamez]

There’s also the option of starting a patron so people that want to see the lambs 24/7 can pay a small monthly subscription in order to see that. Since I’d guess they’d have to spend extra on cameras and whatever to keep it running all the time

[@susanmarsh2856]

A constant web cam would need the barn well lit at night. I wonder about the impact this would have on the diurnal/nocturnal natural life rhythms of the flock.To sum up the sheep don’t do much during the night hours.

[@NancyBryantIdeas]

@@susanmarsh2856 Thank you that is a very good response. If people want to watch that much they can, and maybe should create their own playlist if the videos. If people comment they have created a channel. There are probably videos out there on how to create your own playlist.

[@daritos1294]

Merry early christmas Sandi!! To you and your sheep.

[@aussiefarmer6012]

It's interesting that you don't have to castrate your ram lambs. In Australia if you sell entire ram lambs you will get 50 dollars max. Lambs all have to castrated. We miss out on that extra growth rates that you get leaving them. Cheers Scott

[@raerae2253]

We band all our ram lambs that we don't plan on keeping as rams or selling for breeding. I am in the states, get more for wethers and steers if sold for feeders

[@aussiefarmer6012]

@@raerae2253 that's what happens here too but Sandy wasn't banding the ram lambs as far as I could see.

[@SilverFlame819]

She also mentioned once that it's okay to leave ram tails. I assume because they're going to the butcher. But nobody where I live will buy rams with tails. Because if you keep them intact for breeders, you risk flystrike, and if you sell for meat, nobody wants to pay "extra" for a fat tail.

[@babs3343]

You are fast with that spray can. I really enjoy the way you educate telling us how and why are you doing things. And also as you walk through your lambs pointing out what you’re looking for and I’m glad a lot of your lambs are so nice looking great job

[@antwonthompson6862]

I love watching your videos the way you take care of your sheep you go above and beyond for your sheep you are excellent at what you do

[@barbnixon5929]

Rough day and watching the lambs jump made my day! 💕

[@michellepernula872]

I love seeing those babies trying to stand on top of mom....who's chill and chewing then they all stare with those big black eyes. So dang cute!! And especially with the christmas music playing along.

[@SandraLThomas64]

Thanks for the update. Hope y’all have a Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 You should just set a camera up near the babies for Christmas and let it run.

[@ElaineRossON]

When it was sped up it was so cute. Sounded like little cute bird squeaks

[@GrinningOtter]

They are so adorable when they hop up and down. 😍

[@graceb1048]

Really cute

[@sheripie5]

That baby was just so chill why you were tagging and weighing it. They’re all so cute 😍

[@madelynnhass1353]

Oh my goodness, seeing those 7lb lambs vs the 17lb one! Teeny Lil beans!

[@sallywaites8517]

There was a premature lamb that weighed just 3.5lbs. The teeniest tiny lamb. 🐑❤

[@mikes1345]

You weren't wrong, just cautious and thoughtful. Making slight adjustments testing other ideas is smart move. Doing a great job keeping on those lambs.

[@n8tater]

I swear I laid down after thanksgiving dinner just like those pregnant ewes!!! 😩😂

[@RuralCoast2024]

Oh I love mornings watching your lamb barn activities. My only Ewe is due April 16th. Yours hold me over until it's our turn. Merry Christmas!

[@jennifersneegas8352]

I totally get what you mean about some people gravitate to livestock than others. I only have honeybees right now, which I love and I am working on getting sheep. My husband, who is talented at running machinary and making things will help with the bees when asked but, you know, like, they're bees. I get it.

[@lisagerald4615]

100% agree I could watch a 5 hour video of you and your babies , I just love following you and the precious little bouncing babies and the moms !!! You are fantastic mom of your babies and care about what you do can’t wait to watch many any more and will definitely stand behind you 100% of your way !!! Great job keep them videos coming!!!!

[@Notbethdutton]

People expect your to live in the barn the whole time? That’s crazy. You need a break and sleep, just like the moms need quite and sleep.

[@canadiannavywife434]

Easier said than done

[@raerae2253]

Sheep don't take breaks. I always lose a bunch of weight during lambing lol

[@Notbethdutton]

Canadian Navy Wife oh I know, I’m a wreck when are ladies starting calving.

[@lawrencekieffer6770]

Ask any husband when his wife is having a baby or grandma . if there a good husband or grandma i bet there fussing worse than sandi

[@fionajane56]

❓❓❓What was the feed additive you mentioned when you discussed the resistance you had to adding it. Is it it a specific brand?

[@jencarnl]

me too! Was it Master Feeds Close Up supplement? I thought it was only for cattle though?

[@dawnwebster9871]

Looking for the same info, like Jen could only find a cattle supplement under that name.

[@milkandcereal3523]

YAY

[@carolinmichigan]

The very second I heard the christmas music for this video and saw the sheep laying down it made me think of Jesus laying in the manger with the animals there too. Thanks for that thought today. Have a great Christmas Sandy

[@DragonLiili]

I wonder if that virus could cause mild symptoms like hunching,might be worth to keep an eye on the lamb hunching to see if it is just like that

[@jencarnl]

hunched lambs mean they're cold and not eating enough to regulate their body temp

[@simp1594]

New fav channel 💕

[@allenfarm]

The only real issue this time seems to be big lambs. And the weird disformation, but that isn't a problem you could have solved.

[@laurenvidrine4283]

Love your videos. You’re are such an inspiration. We have a small small sheep operation and I’ve learned so much from you. Will be sad when daily vlogmas Ends

[@lawrencekieffer6770]

Sign of old age when you can't party all night and work all day. It's good of you to explain about mark a lot of non farmers might not understand that just because he's not beside you doesn't mean he isn't busy. That's so true some people are good at one thing and terrible at others you can see that in your videos how good you are with animals and mark does an excellent job explaining crops and machinery you both make a good team

[@laurenpelling4079]

Those little baby bounces 💕 can’t wait to see them all playing!

[@atcemustafova4158]

Bu koyunlar su nerde iciyo anlamadim bilen varmi ?

[@tracychapplow5987]

Omg iam really enjoying watching these videos i could watch it all day every day love seeing these baby lambs they are beautiful please keep the vids coming looking forward to the next vid

[@wolfquack02]

little baby got head-butted at 11:51

[@amybumstead6475]

I heard it bounce off the metal. Animals doing animal things

[@kristelbrok182]

Sandi earlier this year: i am preparing for stillborns and abortions Sandi now: this is the best year i've had 😅😅

[@imrdyru]

I so totally love your videos. We had Suff /Hamp cross back years ago enjoy reliving through you. Thanks for the videos

[@danavader421]

The awesome job you do looking after your sheep is a very positive reflection on farmers. Great job Sandi

[@deborrahdutra5599]

Those babies are so fun to watch jumping around standing on Mom I think you've right great lambing this year Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@lidiabernal8709]

I LOVE a you and your vlogs. You inspire me so much in life. ❤️❤️❤️

[@vilin8760]

The bottle babies jumping around at the end made my day

[@northernlightsgoats8776]

I loved all those babies, they are so adorable, I used to look after 200 ewes and lambing was fun(I have my animal sciences). January was very interesting in the cold winters in Alberta. Hope you all have a great day today.

[@OutdoorswithDonandBob]

After breeding when you pull the rams do you move them to a different building or just a different pen in the same building.

[@camillea6701]

She has them in a different pen in the same building.

[@raerae2253]

Everyone that wants to volunteer to help Sandi, you know you probably have numerous ranches and farms in your area that would welcome the help

[@shepherdewan]

Sheep are clever not stupid

[@marygoat8651]

What is prettier than frolicking lambs. You have the most addictive site on the internet.

[@tracymacfarlan8959]

Mary Goat I agree with you I always get a laugh when I see these little babies jumping its so funny ! also when I see one of them sleeping or " surfing " on mom's back is hilarious !!! I hope you have a Merry Christmas !!!

[@marygoat8651]

@@tracymacfarlan8959 Merry Christmas, Tracy

[@delsurf71]

I just want to say that I am sure vlogsmas and lambing are hard to do at the same time...but for a guy who hopes to do that some day...thank you very much. (I do enjoy Mark’s channel too but right now you are #2 for most watched).

[@michaelsmith5475]

Awesome job Sandi! Merry Christmas to you and yours! ⛄❄🎄🎅

[@John-fr6fc]

May this Christmas bring smiles at your doorstep joy in your heart and love and togetherness of friends and family in your home.. 💐🎅🤶...

[@myfriendoretheshepherd6618]

Do the bottle babies go back with mom once they progress above needing the milk machine?

[@chelsimartin4725]

Just found your channel. This is incredibly interesting and ive been binge watching! Have a good christmas!

[@eviedoowup4959]

Sandi, I'm new here been watching for awhile. Don't doubt yourself, your amazing .... well done. I grew up northern Alberta "BLACK ANGUS BEEF" we farmed.

[@rssfaith7901]

Rather be safe then sorry!! I'm not sure what it is about you, & your videos. JUST SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH!!!! CALM AND ORGANIZED

[@margaretwhitehead3913]

You still need your rest

[@dave_from_mo]

Why don't you leave a door open

[@kellwood1404]

At -20? It’s been warmer, but it does get cold.

[@dave_from_mo]

Cold is not the issue,she needs air movement.

[@kellwood1404]

Dave from Mo Thank you. Didn’t think of that.

[@MegaMindyLou]

I’m a new subscriber and I’m hooked on your videos. I raised one lamb in high school when I was in FFA and loved them ever since. His tail was docked super short, I mean like maybe one nub. Friends of ours kids are doing lambs this year and their lambs have zero tails which is pretty graphic if you ask me. Two questions (and I’ve been searching your videos for an answer) is docking tails really necessary? What happens to the ends of the tails when they fall off? Keep up the great work, I know editing is hard.

[@apex-td5th]

Nice to see you get a relatively relaxed day before the rest of the ewes start dropping. You have had some pretty busy days. You seem to have everything well in hand.

[@GrapeApe2018]

Sounds like we are of similar tastebuds. Check out Chelmsford Tea shop online, or Darlenes Tea Port on ebay, and get some Romy's blend. Best tea ever!

[@jhutch1681]

I am watching this video in August and I still love the Christmas tunes :) It occurs to me that having children raised on a breeding farm must make for interesting conversations that simplify the birds-and-bees talks later on... How could people possibly think you can be in the barn all night? Are you supposed to be a machine?!

[@sukochilee4770]

Are any sheep's defensive of their.lambs and not let you close, at first? I'm thinking they all know you well and don't feel threatened Lambs born on n Christmas Day! So perfect. It's like a Bible story. Who will raise the bottle babies once they rejoin the flock? Would their moms take them back to raise?

[@adipinnt5149]

New moms are usually a bit stand offish at first, but they come around eventually

[@aaronlennoncorcoran7042]

If u notice the ewe will sometimes stamp her front feet that's them letting u know u are getting abit to close to the lambs but it's very rare they will do anything to hurt u cause they know Sandis face

[@thesheepwhisperer6546]

From what I've noticed from raising sheep is that, in ewes and Wethers at least, the stomping is largely for show. Not sure about rams but I would imagine they mean it

[@aaronlennoncorcoran7042]

@@thesheepwhisperer6546 very true u can never trust a ram

[@StuBizzzle]

I was just curious how long does it take for their tails to fall off

[@jencarnl]

3-4 weeks

[@SilverFlame819]

@@jencarnl LOL! No. Tails fall off in 7-10 days. That's why you see all the lambs running around without tails in this video that were only born a week or so before.

[@ritad8751]

I just ❤️ your videos. Recently came across a couple and then starting watching all your videos from your very first one. I am beginning to be concerned that once I catch up I may go into “withdrawals”. 🤗 😉

[@kittywilliamson6950]

Why do you band the tails? Why can't they keep their tails natural? Just wondering ... not judging.

[@Avocetexotics]

The lambs are so cute! Why do you breed sheep? Like do you sale them or so you use them for meat? I was wondering why because I am new to your channel.

[@rebekahledoux4097]

Circadian rhythm does influence birthing behaviors. If you stay consistent you'll have babies around the dawn and dusk you establish.

[@shellymb]

Nothing like warm weather to cheer everyone up, less ice and frozen hoses and buckets, ect. I am sure better lamb mortality in the warmer weather

[@klrfrazier]

Love your videos. Forgive me if this has already been suggested. Would an industrial size dehumidifier for your barn be a viable temp solution for you. I know there a negative impacts: rental fees, fuel, noise, etc, but those might be outwayed by the comfort of your flock. I wish you continued success whatever you do.

[@soyoucametosee7860]

ASI recently had an article about the bottom 10%. Just keep improving little things or what seem like little things. Just remember there is always a bottom 10%.

[@tvance111]

You know it's bad luck to be superstitious. Haha. Merry Christmas

[@FallenAngel82]

How many sheep ewes/rams do you have and how many babies do you have each go around? Do all survive? New to channel so I'm just curious.

[@zac4057]

Hello.I was wondering at what point, you docked the lambs tails?

[@deemariedubois4916]

Some people want you out there all night? That’s insane. You would get worn down to nothing. You need those few hours you get in bed. My grand mom used to say, some people don’t have the sense God gave a goose. It might apply here...just sayin’.

[@rebeccasuzannerustigian1257]

You will be surprised how it lessens tension, especially during the birthing process. It's okay I to laugh now, but try it anyway.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I try not to mention things..like you with your 50 ewes yet to lamb...because the gods are listening! Lol!

[@mohammadgolestanjoo5291]

Hi Mrss Sandi I realy enjoy of your information,I love farming .sorry I forgot, where is you farm?

[@dykstrastexels443]

LOL The calm before the storm. Its like the longer the lull the more lambs will be born all at once. Great video as always

[@jaynedavis3388]

I need a plant husband so I can cuddle baby lambs all day. Not how anything works but I’m enjoying the fantasy

[@rebeccasuzannerustigian1257]

Do you ever play classical music for your lambs.or sing to them. Their reaction may surprise you, especially if your music is melodic and soft..

[@sairamunro7684]

If you lamb at christmas a lot why dont you put up flyers for young teens 14+ to come feed and play with the the lambs for you ? Over that three week period .im sure their parents would probably come along to help too .what you find a chore others would find a great day out for the family for free.also teaching a new generation of kids more about animals

[@rebekahledoux4097]

I noticed your commands for the pooch are a little long. Commands are more clear to pups if they are one word and only one or two syllables. Teaching no is so useful. No and stop. With collies they always want to do stuff. Knowing when to stop is the trick

[@lindafreudiger8022]

Why do you shorten the tail? I don't see that you answer many you tube viewers but I'm hoping you will.

[@kimgrannygoodhag5102]

Nutritionist isn’t smarter they are specialists and know about nutrition because it’s their specialty. They can’t do what you do.

[@MommaAlysha]

You probably talked about this earlier, but why are their some ews with X's on their back??

[@tverskoi4333]

Все замечательно... Правда не знаю английский язык... Смотрю картинки😉

[@johnwhite5897]

You need to get a drone so you can check on them from bed i know there's cameras but a drone you could get up close and personal if you're interested let me know and I'll see what my family can do🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@dennishettinger4469]

Sandi thank you for your daily videos ! love them .

[@budgiebreder]

When your tagging the lambs have you ever had a tag not work with your scanner and you e already put it on the lamb?

[@geraldinerice5371]

How kind of you to loan mark out to someone who needs his help. What a peaceful morning . I can just hear those ewes screaming" get outta me".

[@BrandyNutt502]

Just wondering why some lambs have the rubber bands on there tails and some lambs don’t??

[@QueenIZA]

I wish I could go there to volunteer 🤧but I'm in Ohio LOL