I don’t understand how anyone can think shearing the sheep is cruel. I would think having all that extra weight off of them would feel wonderful. Charlie takes great care and it shows.
Especially since they were bred to require shearing and now it has to be done. YT has a few shorts of sheep that were lost and can barely walk when they are found years later, and they looked miserable. I'm sure sheep have died because of overgrown wool.
I think that as each lamb completes their shear they kindof strut their stuff and look like they feel cooler and fresher. Like how we feel after a great haircut and style 😆🥰
If they were to wear a full length wool coat in hot weather for just 1 day they would change their minds. or just be there at shearing time and feel the body as it is being shorn. The Alpacas that I do will stand to allow me to get that hot fleece off of them. I talk to them and remind them how cool they will be. Have those same ppl gave thought to how any die from heat exhausted.
I was amazed at how relaxed the sheep he was shearing looked - like she was getting a massage - maybe it’s knowing how to hold them so they feel secure. It really does look like an art to me
That scene of Mark slogging, sloshing, and squishing through the mud - anyone who thinks farming is easy should be made to watch it and write a 1000 word essay on it! So many activities go into the production of crops to feed so many people. Without all this effort, think of all of the famine... Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for showing the reality of raising livestock. It's not all cute lambs and sweet sheep. You show the harsh reality of still births and lamb fatalities. You are so compassionate and not afraid to show it. Love love love your channel. Thanks for being real, from the east coast of the US
I felt Carissa's pain when she said she had JUST put a new bag of milk in the night before! That stinks! Also I continue to be just so impressed with her incredible work ethic and her willingness to do things without being asked. Her and Sandi really do just meld so well together. 🐑
Although she stays away from the camera as much as possible I am glad to see you are catching her in action more often. 😉 what a gem you have in her! I am always glad when I hear you take the time to praise her!
My compliments to the Shepherd and her capable assistant, who faced a nasty cleanup with no "crying over spilt milk!" 🙄And so sorry for another lost lamb. It never fails to pull at the heart. 💔
Thanks for the video @Sandi Brock sorry mama lost her lamb. I'm excited about seeing Red again. Your great, your being straight up with your community about learning to improve and have been amazing with this group of your flock. We learned a lot about preg toxemia. You have saved ewes and more lambs. It's sad that some keyboard warriors have to question you when you got a vet on speed dial. You have proven to most that you are amazing as a Shepherdess ❤. I'm actually excited to watch you, Mark, Jack and Jessica in the fields as we watch the lambs grow.!!
I agree Terrie! Great comments! I like learning about the feed too as a good deal of what Mark's foing feeds the sheep and then has his cash crops too! It's all got to work together to make the whole farm profitable. Thanks!
A vet at my church was amazed that I understand tiling. I said, Yep. My sheep lady's husband has tiled his grain fields. Better than drowning the corners. Such a waste of seed and dirt....
Sandi, I live in Illinois and my neighbor was once the world champion sheep shearer back in the day. When he won it the competition was in Canada. He is still living and in his 90’s. And a wonderful gentleman to talk to. He has lots of stories to tell. Wish you could meet him. I enjoy your vlogs so very much. Be encouraged by all who look forward to your posts. ❤️
My Grandpa Nielsen was born 1907 and raised in Cardston,Alberta Canada. He was a Sheep Sheerer from the time he was a little boy. He moved to the USA when he was 18. He sheered sheep with a group of men that traveled all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Northern California and Montana . He sheered up until the early 90’s. He passed away Jan 31,1995. I grew up going from farm to farm with my Grandpa and Grandma on weekends and during school breaks. Helped the farmers with chores and then helped tie the bails of wool. He called the Sheep Cockeyed Knuckleheads when they would try and get away.
Now with the world in chaos and food prices soaring and shortages I have a firm admiration watching Mark farm this year. Farmers are getting it put to them with these fuel and fertilizer prices. My heart and prayers go out to you both.
I absolutely love your "push panels" and how swiftly you get your ladies organized. I'm not one to watch the crops part, but I replay the lamb episodes as much as I can. I also use the auto play button so even if I fall asleep Sandi is still getting credit for when I sleep. I love ya girl and I'm a pink sweatshirt member of everything you do.
The wheat looks great! I remember last year and it was dismal. Doing tile beds is nasty, cold and dirty work. I had my weeping tiles around my house re-done a few years ago in the early spring and I felt so bad for the guy down in the deep trench while the cold, rain came down. I admired him so much when he said that it's just part of the job and somedays it rains and you just dress for it. What ever would we do without skilled people?
Well another successful lambing group is done, and yes Sandi there are no failures just learning curves.. I so enjoy watching and learning right along with you. Spring has sprung!!! 🌷🌷🌷
I would be dead after 3 shearings.. my back hurt just by looking .. He is so good. His back is super strong … God bless his back .. and all of him 🙌❤️🙌
I have to say Charlie’s shearing is exceptional in maintaining even sheepskin tension and avoiding nips ( unless the sheep has raised abscesses or boils). How he does so is worth watching many times, especially if you’re looking for tips on improving your sheep shearing. Thank you Sandi!
Charlie "ROCKS" using clippers on a moving target is an absolute skill. I used to groom dogs and have always been in awe while watching sheep be sheered. Not to mention the position he has to maintain to do it.
I'm bingewatching Sandi from #1 to watch her "grow ". I'm almost to where I came in. I was introduced through the algorithm selecting her from my watching Right Choice Shearing videos, 2 women shearers from Texas who travel 9 states. You might enjoy their videos too. Katie is really into education and has now sheared with Cammie in Scotland. She's now , in her off-season, traveling about discovering different breeds of sheep and farming them. She started 2 weeks ago near my hometown in Montana. I never knew we had sheep so close to home. Love learning from these smart women teachers. P.S. I helped a friend groom dogs for 3 years (mostly washing, drying and spoiling), but I clipped a few dogs too. Love the little dogs so I could sit. My friend was in a motorized wheelchair the last 2 years of her 30+ year career and did just fine. Thank God for her hydraulic table.
And now on to this week of weather at Sheepishly Me farm. Blizzard, monsoon, melt fest, torrential rain and then… milk. Poor baby. If it’s not raining it’s pouring. Keep your chin up Sandi.
Sounds like my area in Central Ohio- Summer-like today, threat of frost in AM several days later. Got container garden started early , pot on wheels, out in midday for sun, back in before night falls, just COULDN'T WAIT for Spring to lock in, after all the Winter- time snows we've been blessed with
My brother-in-law use to be a nomad sheep shearer, he use to travel the states shearing sheep for big and small herds. He would travel to Texas, Tennessee, Minnesota, Kansas,all over the place shearing sheep, it was a lot of hard work for sure🌷💚🙃
Watching Cammy over on Sheep Game, he travels near his area of Scotland to sheer. He even gets out to some of the islands which can be very remote. Now he also has added scanning of ewes to expand his income. Again he travels around Scotland and a bit of England. His Sheep flocks are mostly out in the pastures. Some are pretty wild up on some hills. He does bring some inside for lambing. The hardiest stay outside. Someone asked Cammy why he didn't have barns like our Sandi. He said he didn't have the snow and cold like her in Canada. When it does snow he usually mentions Sandi. They are across the pond, so I don't know if they could do a collaboration. But it would be great.
Never a failure if you learn something Sandi …. I’ve watched you take extraordinary care of your flock and go above and beyond so many times . Stay strong and know that you have earned the respect and admiration of so many of us
Carissa is more like a partner in business. She does such a great job and I can tell that you two have great communication! She will probably have a Farm of her own someday! Sandi you are an inspiration to so many! You tend your sheep, run equipment, problem solve, and live out loud in the open. Thank you for showing others. 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏻👏🐑🌻💜🌻
That's sad that she lost her baby after five or six days but what's incredible is that she might be one of those nursing Mama's who will take any babies so she might be a keeper! It really is nice having a lamb or two that are like surrogate mommas
Attention sandy brock.. TIM from Ontario Canada.. if you were wondering how to clean this up after you have a spell.. use the leaf (blower.. )The leaf blower will dry up your floor).. it might be loud for a while but the floor will be dry.. depending on if you use the battery operated or extension cord.. but using the leaf blower will clean up most of your wet floors.. you can do this in the winter time if the floors are racy
Maybe if you hadn't given that lamb a shot baby she would have land while you were awake and her baby wouldn't have died you caused that baby lamb to die
I often watch your videos and think....the amount of laundry y'all must have! lol I especially thought this today watching you and Mark in the wet field today!
It's 3.30am in Australia and I can't believe I'm seeing a video so close to upload! Thank you for helping me through yet another night of chronic pain Sandi, you're an angel, and I'm thence every video that you decided to put your life on RUclips for us all.
Hello Sandi!! Just a little note to say a BIG THANK YOU for sharing your real…’cause we can relate!! We are in the middle of calving season and we have had our share of tough losses…but we had happy endings too!! You have such a way of keeping our attention…we don’t want to miss a word!! We are relatively new at the RUclips thing and you are such a natural! Us girls hope to educate like you do! It doesn’t come as natural to us…but we sure enjoy trying! Blessings to you from your friends from Kansas!
@@jennifermassie7227 Our channel is Double G&L Farms! Sandi is such an inspiration to so many female farmers and male farmers too! But I think she is just as inspiring to those who don’t farm! She has a way of letting her viewers feel she is having a heart to heart with each of us! Thank you, Sandi, and blessings to you and ALL your viewers!
Your flock is picture perfect after shearing. 120 sheep sheared in 5 1/2 hours comes to 34 sheep per hour. Also done safely. I agree it is a craft. The field looks great. Your investments are paying off.
It actually comes to 21.8 sheep per hour. 34 sheep per hour for 5.5 hours would need a flock of 187 sheep. The correct calculation is closer to 1 sheep every 3 minutes.
Sandy you make my day when you show all the other aspects of your farm too. Including interactions with your hubby. I grew up helping out on my grandparents farm until my 4 children were grown. My grandfather had 3 farms at one time and leased some land for a total of about 1,000 acres when it was at it's best. Along with breeding coon dogs. So I get so excited when I see your Vlogs. I wait for them everyday. I'm a retired Registered Nurse in Sarasota, Florida I live about 5 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. A far contrast from the farm in the tiny town of Plumwood, Ohio. I laugh, cry, get sad, pray and cheer at your Vlogs. I know they are your life but it's like each one is a new chapter in a book and I can't wait to get it tomorrow's chapter. 😊
I had a backyard herd of dairy goats. I probably had about 25 the height of my herd. And I remember how much work that was just being in high school and doing FFA and open shows and being, kidding, milking and testing and all of that… but that was like a tenth of what you do! That’s not even talking about your actual fields where you grow crops- this is just the sheep! I don’t think most people realize how much raw sweat, blood, tears, muscles and just grit and hard labor it takes to produce market lambs! This channel has been a big eye-opener!
Mary on Richard's phone from Florida USA thank you for taking us to the field and showing us the replacement of the field tile or drainage tile I have some of that that I need to use to drain some of my land now I know how it hooks together thank you thank you
"People don't like it when I don't wear gloves" He Giggles. That's how I feel about it. WHO THE HECK CARES WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK? You do you Sandi. It's your Farm, Your sheep, Your life, Your channel. I LIKE YOU BEING YOU!
That was freaking AMAZING when you drained that ewes boil, cyst, whatever haha 😄 ik it's not for everyone but you gotta admit, it's oddly satisfying....I found myself making faces and squeezing right along with ya 😄 thanks for being so transparent and open with us every experience is a learning lesson. 💜🐑🐑💜
it's insane how much damage control there is in the farming business. before you can start one thing, some other thing needs to be fixed first. i am thankful for all the hard work (and the patience) you put in to help keep the rest of us fed and clothed.
I love that Carissa is always smiling and laughing, she is just gorgeous, no wonder she is ''hired'' such a fantastic young woman, keep up the brilliant work Sandi xxx
Another great video Sandi. We are just "itching" to get into the fields if mother nature would just quit throwing temper tantrums left & right. I always love shearing time, Charlie is so skilled. The ewes are clean and ready for lambing.
My friend is opening a restaurant in a couple of weeks, so I spent the day helping. After washing windows all day, I loved coming home to your video! Off to make supper…much love from Gensac, France ❤️
For the abces, you could put a syringe with betadine and rinse it with that... so it is really clean... just an idea. I am a human nurse... so perhaps with sheep it is different. But it wouldn't hurt either. So a syringe with betadine, squeeze it in the accessories and then push it out again. Betadine, ore hexa, or another not alcoholic disinfectant. With alcohol it cleanse too, but woundhealing is slowing down... hope I could help... if not... sorry...
You never fail me. ❤️ I log on before the start of my day and there you are. Thank you for all you do to educate and entertain us. Your smile is infectious and makes my day. Such a Great couple you both are. You remind me of my parents working together on our family ranch when I was growing up. How I miss those days. You bring back so many wonderful memories of my youth. Keep up the great work 😊
I love how the sheep look after a haircut. Im glad you were able to document Mark in the fields. As a non-farmer, I 'think' until end of May not much to do in PA. That is when I start my small garden. Very interested in the tile process. 2 very wet spots in my yard. Mark's huge garden must take year round planning & work.
Mark actually works really hard in the winter. That is when he is planning the next crops. He does lots of research to try to figure out, according to news, long-range weather reports etc, what crops will get a good price a year from now. For example the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a huge impact of on farmers' planning their wheat planting this spring around the world. Ukraine supplies massive amounts of wheat and the invasion is going to have a major impact on the world market. As well, he is trying to go as organic has he can, and trying his best to take care of the soil in his fields. So, does he grow beans for the ntirogen or does he gown corn which is always a good seller? He also has to factor in what crop seed is available. It's all a gamble and the family income can take a real hit if Mark gets it wrong. He also does a lot of equipment repair in the winter.
@@terrisummerville2378 No worries Terri! I picked up that you did not know lots about farming. I was just trying to give you info on what farmers do in the winter. It's a very common mistake non-farmers make, that winter is a holiday for a farmer. Escpecially from my farmer friends, I know this year is causing a lot of worry and second guessing. Again, I did not think you were implying anything about Mark, so reason at all to say sorry for anything!
Wow, I've never never been this early.. 1min! I love seeing a Sandi notification, I was watching something else but immediately stopped to watch this. You're awesome
Here in the eastern states of Australia, most of the shearing sheds have shearer's spring harnesses to alleviate the shearer's back pain. It is pretty standard here and I think it is a regulation for sheds to have them fitted. Makes a huge difference to those having chronic back pain as it allows them to practically float and takes the stress off the muscles.
I'm an organic ag major so I love watching your videos from both a sheep farmer side, and the farm side. It's so cool to see how you operate in action! Love seeing all the lambs :)
It is crazy to me how difficult it is for a crop farmer to balance between much needed precipitation and too little precipitation. It was also interesting to watch the challenges with this lambing and from an outsider looking in…you handled it well.
Hello Sandi!!! It’s so great to see you and your flock today! I’m sorry about your loss, that’s always hard… it was a rough season but a very fruitful one!! Congratulations on all your wins, you deserve a medal but all those beautiful babies are better than gold!! Hugs from Indiana!💝☀️🤗
While I'm sad that lambing is done for the next little bit, I'm glad that you'll be able to get some much needed sleep! My kids all love watching your videos with me, and constantly ask if there's a new video up. Even when your videos include some sad parts, they are still up-lifting and create a wonderful chance to talk with my kids about hard topics (death, injuries, ect.). I love that you include some of the farm stuff too! It helps them create more of a connection with food and where it comes from. Your hard work on these videos is very much appreciated, thank you for sharing these pieces of your life! I always feel better after watching one of your videos and will go back and replay some of my favorites if I've had a rough day.
I made the 1000th like in 34 mins from your upload !! We just love you and your Ewes Sandi !! Thanks for making Monday easier !! 💕❤ Sad for that last ewe & her baby not making it. 😔
I love that as a woman, you can empathize with the ewes and make every effort to keep them as comfortable as possible during the birth AND post partum period
Well that thing Mark is spraying with looks like a prehistoric ginormous insect! As I am watching this tonight along the St. Lawrence River, it is pouring rain…again! Hoping for the best for the croppers this year, seems like a wet, cold start! 💕🇨🇦
You know, Charlie should have a channel! I could sit and watch him shear ALL DAY! Wouldn't even have to have any commentary! It's just so satisfying and relaxing watching him work! LOL
I LOVE sheering day! It's very nice seeing the pretty clean fleece underneath. And he does such an awesome job with them. I have seen some shearing videos that made me feel almost sick for the poor sheep.
Sandi, even when I’m working, I will take a break to watch your channel so I have a bit of sunshine (even when it’s raining/snowing/sleeting on your channel). I’m always hoping for some lamb popcorn to get me through the day and your beautiful smile.
Congrats on another lambing. Had some good one and some bad ones, but you made it through it. Now on to planting best of luck with the pkanting of crops . 😀🌞🐑.
Rest up during the crop time to have the fortitude for the next lambing. Farming is a busy job with the need for many skills. I admire both Sandi and Mark.
Shearing means future crafting. ❤️ I spent my lunch time with you and the sheep today. We’re planting our garden - which is an act of faith. We’ve had 2 late freezes this year. But…. My Sandi & the sheep time lifts my heart up. Thank you. Blessings!
From working in the world of human labor and delivery, the issue is normally the compression of the umbilical cord when stuck in the birth canal. Poor mama. That ewe is a keeper for sure.
A Canadian shearer with a Scottish shearing championships singlet on! How cool😁😁.
Charlie send me your Jean size i’ll send u some Heinigers over 👍
Cammy is such a darlin ❤
Yay! Cammie stopped by. Love you guys!
I don’t understand how anyone can think shearing the sheep is cruel. I would think having all that extra weight off of them would feel wonderful. Charlie takes great care and it shows.
The handling of the sheep can look cruel to some, along the lines that they do get nicked from time to time.
Especially since they were bred to require shearing and now it has to be done. YT has a few shorts of sheep that were lost and can barely walk when they are found years later, and they looked miserable. I'm sure sheep have died because of overgrown wool.
I think that as each lamb completes their shear they kindof strut their stuff and look like they feel cooler and fresher. Like how we feel after a great haircut and style 😆🥰
If they were to wear a full length wool coat in hot weather for just 1 day they would change their minds. or just be there at shearing time and feel the body as it is being shorn. The Alpacas that I do will stand to allow me to get that hot fleece off of them. I talk to them and remind them how cool they will be. Have those same ppl gave thought to how any die from heat exhausted.
I was amazed at how relaxed the sheep he was shearing looked - like she was getting a massage - maybe it’s knowing how to hold them so they feel secure. It really does look like an art to me
With 3 more black ewes, make sure to add white marking paint to your next shopping list.
I vote for neon pink.
Neon colors, nice! But then also pick up some black lights. Disco party time!
@@Caroline-M I really like where you are going with this. Ha! Disco lamb dancing. 😊 🐑 🎶
@ C M…Let’s get this party started in here! 🎵🎶
That scene of Mark slogging, sloshing, and squishing through the mud - anyone who thinks farming is easy should be made to watch it and write a 1000 word essay on it! So many activities go into the production of crops to feed so many people. Without all this effort, think of all of the famine... Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for showing the reality of raising livestock. It's not all cute lambs and sweet sheep. You show the harsh reality of still births and lamb fatalities. You are so compassionate and not afraid to show it. Love love love your channel. Thanks for being real, from the east coast of the US
I felt Carissa's pain when she said she had JUST put a new bag of milk in the night before! That stinks! Also I continue to be just so impressed with her incredible work ethic and her willingness to do things without being asked. Her and Sandi really do just meld so well together. 🐑
So glad when you give us glimpses of her while she is working. She's beautiful.
It's so great when you work with people like that
Although she stays away from the camera as much as possible I am glad to see you are catching her in action more often. 😉 what a gem you have in her! I am always glad when I hear you take the time to praise her!
I agree 100%
My compliments to the Shepherd and her capable assistant, who faced a nasty cleanup with no "crying over spilt milk!" 🙄And so sorry for another lost lamb. It never fails to pull at the heart. 💔
Thanks for the video @Sandi Brock sorry mama lost her lamb. I'm excited about seeing Red again. Your great, your being straight up with your community about learning to improve and have been amazing with this group of your flock. We learned a lot about preg toxemia. You have saved ewes and more lambs. It's sad that some keyboard warriors have to question you when you got a vet on speed dial. You have proven to most that you are amazing as a Shepherdess ❤.
I'm actually excited to watch you, Mark, Jack and Jessica in the fields as we watch the lambs grow.!!
I agree Terrie! Great comments!
I like learning about the feed too as a good deal of what Mark's foing feeds the sheep and then has his cash crops too!
It's all got to work together to make the whole farm profitable.
Thanks!
A vet at my church was amazed that I understand tiling. I said, Yep. My sheep lady's husband has tiled his grain fields. Better than drowning the corners. Such a waste of seed and dirt....
Sandi, I live in Illinois and my neighbor was once the world champion sheep shearer back in the day. When he won it the competition was in Canada. He is still living and in his 90’s. And a wonderful gentleman to talk to. He has lots of stories to tell. Wish you could meet him.
I enjoy your vlogs so very much. Be encouraged by all who look forward to your posts. ❤️
Why don't you interview him, let him tell a story otvtwo and post it on social media. Im sure people would be interested.
My Grandpa Nielsen was born 1907 and raised in Cardston,Alberta Canada. He was a Sheep Sheerer from the time he was a little boy. He moved to the USA when he was 18. He sheered sheep with a group of men that traveled all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Northern California and Montana . He sheered up until the early 90’s. He passed away Jan 31,1995. I grew up going from farm to farm with my Grandpa and Grandma on weekends and during school breaks. Helped the farmers with chores and then helped tie the bails of wool. He called the Sheep Cockeyed Knuckleheads when they would try and get away.
7:00 that one sheep deciding “no, I want to go back” and than seeing the dog “oh hell, I changed my mind”
😂
I missed that! Glad you pointed it out. 😄
YES, that was cool & what the dogs are trained to do. I bet her dogs sleep well @ night after a hards day work in the barn!!
Now with the world in chaos and food prices soaring and shortages I have a firm admiration watching Mark farm this year. Farmers are getting it put to them with these fuel and fertilizer prices. My heart and prayers go out to you both.
I absolutely love your "push panels" and how swiftly you get your ladies organized. I'm not one to watch the crops part, but I replay the lamb episodes as much as I can. I also use the auto play button so even if I fall asleep Sandi is still getting credit for when I sleep. I love ya girl and I'm a pink sweatshirt member of everything you do.
Good idea 💡
The wheat looks great! I remember last year and it was dismal. Doing tile beds is nasty, cold and dirty work. I had my weeping tiles around my house re-done a few years ago in the early spring and I felt so bad for the guy down in the deep trench while the cold, rain came down. I admired him so much when he said that it's just part of the job and somedays it rains and you just dress for it. What ever would we do without skilled people?
We may have to find out some day. The amount of people going into skilled trade is dwindling. At a fast rate as well.
Well another successful lambing group is done, and yes Sandi there are no failures just learning curves.. I so enjoy watching and learning right along with you. Spring has sprung!!! 🌷🌷🌷
I would be dead after 3 shearings.. my back hurt just by looking .. He is so good. His back is super strong … God bless his back .. and all of him 🙌❤️🙌
I have to say Charlie’s shearing is exceptional in maintaining even sheepskin tension and avoiding nips ( unless the sheep has raised abscesses or boils). How he does so is worth watching many times, especially if you’re looking for tips on improving your sheep shearing. Thank you Sandi!
Charlie "ROCKS" using clippers on a moving target is an absolute skill. I used to groom dogs and have always been in awe while watching sheep be sheered. Not to mention the position he has to maintain to do it.
I'm bingewatching Sandi from #1 to watch her "grow ". I'm almost to where I came in. I was introduced through the algorithm selecting her from my watching Right Choice Shearing videos, 2 women shearers from Texas who travel 9 states. You might enjoy their videos too. Katie is really into education and has now sheared with Cammie in Scotland. She's now , in her off-season, traveling about discovering different breeds of sheep and farming them. She started 2 weeks ago near my hometown in Montana. I never knew we had sheep so close to home. Love learning from these smart women teachers.
P.S. I helped a friend groom dogs for 3 years (mostly washing, drying and spoiling), but I clipped a few dogs too. Love the little dogs so I could sit. My friend was in a motorized wheelchair the last 2 years of her 30+ year career and did just fine. Thank God for her hydraulic table.
And now on to this week of weather at Sheepishly Me farm. Blizzard, monsoon, melt fest, torrential rain and then… milk. Poor baby. If it’s not raining it’s pouring. Keep your chin up Sandi.
Here in Ontario we can have all 4 seasons in 1 week!! Lol ❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
In the Netherlands, we had them all in one day!
@@hilde1470 oh boy!! We've had 3 seasons just skipped summer!! Lol
Sounds like my area in Central Ohio- Summer-like today, threat of frost in AM several days later. Got container garden started early , pot on wheels, out in midday for sun, back in before night falls, just COULDN'T WAIT for Spring to lock in, after all the Winter- time snows we've been blessed with
My brother-in-law use to be a nomad sheep shearer, he use to travel the states shearing sheep for big and small herds. He would travel to Texas, Tennessee, Minnesota, Kansas,all over the place shearing sheep, it was a lot of hard work for sure🌷💚🙃
Probability sheared for us in Minnesota.
Watching Cammy over on Sheep Game, he travels near his area of Scotland to sheer. He even gets out to some of the islands which can be very remote. Now he also has added scanning of ewes to expand his income. Again he travels around Scotland and a bit of England. His Sheep flocks are mostly out in the pastures. Some are pretty wild up on some hills. He does bring some inside for lambing. The hardiest stay outside. Someone asked Cammy why he didn't have barns like our Sandi. He said he didn't have the snow and cold like her in Canada. When it does snow he usually mentions Sandi. They are across the pond, so I don't know if they could do a collaboration. But it would be great.
Every time I see Kinsey walking/runing so close to any vehicle, I get a little heart attack. Still remembering Duke
My hands would be so numb from the vibration and my back would kill… Charlie does such a great job!
Never a failure if you learn something Sandi …. I’ve watched you take extraordinary care of your flock and go above and beyond so many times . Stay strong and know that you have earned the respect and admiration of so many of us
Carissa is more like a partner in business. She does such a great job and I can tell that you two have great communication! She will probably have a Farm of her own someday! Sandi you are an inspiration to so many! You tend your sheep, run equipment, problem solve, and live out loud in the open. Thank you for showing others. 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏻👏🐑🌻💜🌻
That's sad that she lost her baby after five or six days but what's incredible is that she might be one of those nursing Mama's who will take any babies so she might be a keeper! It really is nice having a lamb or two that are like surrogate mommas
Attention sandy brock.. TIM from Ontario Canada.. if you were wondering how to clean this up after you have a spell.. use the leaf (blower.. )The leaf blower will dry up your floor).. it might be loud for a while but the floor will be dry.. depending on if you use the battery operated or extension cord.. but using the leaf blower will clean up most of your wet floors.. you can do this in the winter time if the floors are racy
Right Choice Shearing if you are interested in watching and learning about sheep (and llama) shearing. They are as skilled as Charlie; it IS an art!
That's one thing I like about having goats with horns, they have handles to catch them with. 😜😁
I can't help but wonder and admire the sheep farmers and farmers in general, who didn't have all these gadgets and machinery to help.
It’s like every time I think like “right now it would be fun to watch some sandi and sheep” you upload a video! ❤️
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Maybe if you hadn't given that lamb a shot baby she would have land while you were awake and her baby wouldn't have died you caused that baby lamb to die
@@donnastanley6114 okay 1. You just commented on my comment 2. If she did, the chance that both mama and baby would’ve died would be big
Please think about it 10 times a day then 😂 but that would not be ok for sandi, and I am happy when she puts a video out
Bless our farmers. Without you, we would be in a world of hurt. Thank you for all you and the farming community do for all of us.
Hey girl
Carisa is such a sweetheart 🌷💚🙃
Nothing like a good nanny milk wash to clean the barn floors and make sure it gets all the nutrients it needs lol
I often watch your videos and think....the amount of laundry y'all must have! lol I especially thought this today watching you and Mark in the wet field today!
Yup, that farm is “dirty daily,” that’s for sure.
It's 3.30am in Australia and I can't believe I'm seeing a video so close to upload! Thank you for helping me through yet another night of chronic pain Sandi, you're an angel, and I'm thence every video that you decided to put your life on RUclips for us all.
Hello Sandi!! Just a little note to say a BIG THANK YOU for sharing your real…’cause we can relate!! We are in the middle of calving season and we have had our share of tough losses…but we had happy endings too!! You have such a way of keeping our attention…we don’t want to miss a word!! We are relatively new at the RUclips thing and you are such a natural! Us girls hope to educate like you do! It doesn’t come as natural to us…but we sure enjoy trying! Blessings to you from your friends from Kansas!
Do you have a RUclips channel?? If so what is it called?? I would love to support you and check it out!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
@@jennifermassie7227 Their channel is what they posted from, so just click on the Double G&L name
@@jennifermassie7227 Our channel is Double G&L Farms! Sandi is such an inspiration to so many female farmers and male farmers too! But I think she is just as inspiring to those who don’t farm! She has a way of letting her viewers feel she is having a heart to heart with each of us! Thank you, Sandi, and blessings to you and ALL your viewers!
@@kala6576 thank you. I realized that after I posted the question!! Lol
@@doubleglfarms9750 she is one hell of a woman!! So is Carissa!! I'll check out your channel today!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
I am gonna have a freaking heart attack, I keep holding my breath watching Kinsey run behind and beside all the farm equiptment!
A sign of a great apprentice is when they do things ahead of time knowing you will need it!
Your flock is picture perfect after shearing. 120 sheep sheared in 5 1/2 hours comes to 34 sheep per hour. Also done safely. I agree it is a craft. The field looks great. Your investments are paying off.
Less than 2 mins per sheep!! WTG Charlie!
It actually comes to 21.8 sheep per hour. 34 sheep per hour for 5.5 hours would need a flock of 187 sheep. The correct calculation is closer to 1 sheep every 3 minutes.
@@christinesbetterknitting4533 Thank you. I knew the numbers looked off but calculator said yes. That's what I get for trying to think when tired
@@christinesbetterknitting4533 WOW!
@@amecocoa3829 Yep, it happens to all of us. I am old school and I don't trust calculators, much less computers. Except Sandi's Gallagher.
I miss hearing Mark talk about farming! MOAR MARK! :D
Just because of the algorithm, I’ve had more sheep shearing suggestions in my feed. Charlie is amazing!!
I'm so sorry the last lamb born didn't make it, but happy it's Mommy can be a wonderful sister- mom 🐑❣
Sandi even with sadness you bring happiness, you are absolutely amazing.
Sandy you make my day when you show all the other aspects of your farm too. Including interactions with your hubby. I grew up helping out on my grandparents farm until my 4 children were grown. My grandfather had 3 farms at one time and leased some land for a total of about 1,000 acres when it was at it's best. Along with breeding coon dogs. So I get so excited when I see your Vlogs. I wait for them everyday. I'm a retired Registered Nurse in Sarasota, Florida I live about 5 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. A far contrast from the farm in the tiny town of Plumwood, Ohio. I laugh, cry, get sad, pray and cheer at your Vlogs. I know they are your life but it's like each one is a new chapter in a book and I can't wait to get it tomorrow's chapter. 😊
220 Ewes in 330 minutes is extremely impressive!! Love Charlie! ❤️🔥
I had a backyard herd of dairy goats. I probably had about 25 the height of my herd.
And I remember how much work that was just being in high school and doing FFA and open shows and being, kidding, milking and testing and all of that… but that was like a tenth of what you do!
That’s not even talking about your actual fields where you grow crops- this is just the sheep!
I don’t think most people realize how much raw sweat, blood, tears, muscles and just grit and hard labor it takes to produce market lambs!
This channel has been a big eye-opener!
Mary on Richard's phone from Florida USA thank you for taking us to the field and showing us the replacement of the field tile or drainage tile I have some of that that I need to use to drain some of my land now I know how it hooks together thank you thank you
Awww bless her poor mama last lambing so not much chance of fostering then whallop she adopts a lamb!
The joys and tribulations of being a farmer! You guys are so skilled in all areas. 👍🇦🇺
"People don't like it when I don't wear gloves" He Giggles. That's how I feel about it. WHO THE HECK CARES WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK? You do you Sandi. It's your Farm, Your sheep, Your life, Your channel. I LIKE YOU BEING YOU!
I really enjoy when the ladies get to go to the salon and get their new do’s!!❤️😂
I love seeing the freshly peeled sheep.
That was freaking AMAZING when you drained that ewes boil, cyst, whatever haha 😄 ik it's not for everyone but you gotta admit, it's oddly satisfying....I found myself making faces and squeezing right along with ya 😄 thanks for being so transparent and open with us every experience is a learning lesson. 💜🐑🐑💜
That was a juicy one!
I'm such a baby I covered the screen with my hand lol I know if any of my sheep need something popped, it won't be me doing it! 🤮
Carissa is such a doll. So glad you have such a good helper.
She's an absolute angel!! Love that young lady!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
it's insane how much damage control there is in the farming business. before you can start one thing, some other thing needs to be fixed first. i am thankful for all the hard work (and the patience) you put in to help keep the rest of us fed and clothed.
I love that Carissa is always smiling and laughing, she is just gorgeous, no wonder she is ''hired'' such a fantastic young woman, keep up the brilliant work Sandi xxx
The lambs in this group are growing so fast! They look awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Charlie's laugh at the gloves is the same for all of us regular people who mind our business.
Do your thing Sandi!
Dang, Sandy! You can do it all! Fix machinery AND drain an abscess!
QUESTION: Did you do the lice treatment on the ewes moved from the finishing barn to the main barn?
Thanks for another excellent video, Sandi!
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I wondered the same thing. To keep the lice under control, every animal that enters the barn needs treated twice before coming in.
Love when you shear them they look so clean 🐏🐏💞
Another great video Sandi. We are just "itching" to get into the fields if mother nature would just quit throwing temper tantrums left & right.
I always love shearing time, Charlie is so skilled. The ewes are clean and ready for lambing.
My friend is opening a restaurant in a couple of weeks, so I spent the day helping. After washing windows all day, I loved coming home to your video! Off to make supper…much love from Gensac, France ❤️
It's sucks for that last ewe. 😕 but I'm glad you had a successful lambing. Thank you for the video, Sandy!!
Please do a full video of Charlie shearing it's so soothing to see him work with the animals.
i'm endlessly fascinated with the vast number of speciality machines you have.
Team work makes the dream work!! Great job on the clean up ladies!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
And TEAM also stand for Today Everyone Achieves More- one of my supervision team told ME this, Jennifer.
For the abces, you could put a syringe with betadine and rinse it with that... so it is really clean... just an idea. I am a human nurse... so perhaps with sheep it is different. But it wouldn't hurt either. So a syringe with betadine, squeeze it in the accessories and then push it out again. Betadine, ore hexa, or another not alcoholic disinfectant. With alcohol it cleanse too, but woundhealing is slowing down... hope I could help... if not... sorry...
You never fail me. ❤️ I log on before the start of my day and there you are. Thank you for all you do to educate and entertain us. Your smile is infectious and makes my day. Such a Great couple you both are. You remind me of my parents working together on our family ranch when I was growing up. How I miss those days. You bring back so many wonderful memories of my youth. Keep up the great work 😊
I love how the sheep look after a haircut. Im glad you were able to document Mark in the fields. As a non-farmer, I 'think' until end of May not much to do in PA. That is when I start my small garden. Very interested in the tile process. 2 very wet spots in my yard. Mark's huge garden must take year round planning & work.
If you have wet spots why not plant something to dry it off? Or something that likes wet
Mark actually works really hard in the winter. That is when he is planning the next crops. He does lots of research to try to figure out, according to news, long-range weather reports etc, what crops will get a good price a year from now.
For example the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a huge impact of on farmers' planning their wheat planting this spring around the world. Ukraine supplies massive amounts of wheat and the invasion is going to have a major impact on the world market.
As well, he is trying to go as organic has he can, and trying his best to take care of the soil in his fields. So, does he grow beans for the ntirogen or does he gown corn which is always a good seller? He also has to factor in what crop seed is available.
It's all a gamble and the family income can take a real hit if Mark gets it wrong.
He also does a lot of equipment repair in the winter.
@@mobydickswife9512 in no way did I mean to imply Mark is not working hard! It was total ignorance on my part. Im sorry if ppl thought different
@@terrisummerville2378 No worries Terri!
I picked up that you did not know lots about farming. I was just trying to give you info on what farmers do in the winter. It's a very common mistake non-farmers make, that winter is a holiday for a farmer.
Escpecially from my farmer friends, I know this year is causing a lot of worry and second guessing.
Again, I did not think you were implying anything about Mark, so reason at all to say sorry for anything!
As I was watching Charlie I was thinking I hope he has a really good chiropractor! You are right, it is a craft. He makes it look so easy.
Wow, I've never never been this early.. 1min! I love seeing a Sandi notification, I was watching something else but immediately stopped to watch this. You're awesome
Here in the eastern states of Australia, most of the shearing sheds have shearer's spring harnesses to alleviate the shearer's back pain. It is pretty standard here and I think it is a regulation for sheds to have them fitted. Makes a huge difference to those having chronic back pain as it allows them to practically float and takes the stress off the muscles.
I'm an organic ag major so I love watching your videos from both a sheep farmer side, and the farm side. It's so cool to see how you operate in action! Love seeing all the lambs :)
It is crazy to me how difficult it is for a crop farmer to balance between much needed precipitation and too little precipitation. It was also interesting to watch the challenges with this lambing and from an outsider looking in…you handled it well.
It’s so fun knowing all that wool is going into yarn that will sell out in minutes 😁
Hello Sandi!!! It’s so great to see you and your flock today! I’m sorry about your loss, that’s always hard… it was a rough season but a very fruitful one!! Congratulations on all your wins, you deserve a medal but all those beautiful babies are better than gold!! Hugs from Indiana!💝☀️🤗
While I'm sad that lambing is done for the next little bit, I'm glad that you'll be able to get some much needed sleep! My kids all love watching your videos with me, and constantly ask if there's a new video up. Even when your videos include some sad parts, they are still up-lifting and create a wonderful chance to talk with my kids about hard topics (death, injuries, ect.). I love that you include some of the farm stuff too! It helps them create more of a connection with food and where it comes from. Your hard work on these videos is very much appreciated, thank you for sharing these pieces of your life! I always feel better after watching one of your videos and will go back and replay some of my favorites if I've had a rough day.
I made the 1000th like in 34 mins from your upload !! We just love you and your Ewes Sandi !! Thanks for making Monday easier !! 💕❤
Sad for that last ewe & her baby not making it. 😔
There’s no such thing as failure Sandy! Only learning and adapting!
So excited to see 4 bags of wool!!! Great information on shearing!
I love that as a woman, you can empathize with the ewes and make every effort to keep them as comfortable as possible during the birth AND post partum period
Well that thing Mark is spraying with looks like a prehistoric ginormous insect! As I am watching this tonight along the St. Lawrence River, it is pouring rain…again! Hoping for the best for the croppers this year, seems like a wet, cold start! 💕🇨🇦
You know, Charlie should have a channel! I could sit and watch him shear ALL DAY! Wouldn't even have to have any commentary! It's just so satisfying and relaxing watching him work! LOL
Sandy, it was in the 80's here this past weekend, simply beautiful. You bring such a calm to me whenever you post.
I LOVE sheering day! It's very nice seeing the pretty clean fleece underneath. And he does such an awesome job with them. I have seen some shearing videos that made me feel almost sick for the poor sheep.
Bless you and your family! You work so hard and you deserve the rewards!
I love learning everything from the lambs to the farming. Thank you so much. Love you guys Chicago grandma
Amazes me. Freezing outside. You and Clarissa dressed to max and Charlie wears a tshirt
That poor little lamb!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
Sandi, even when I’m working, I will take a break to watch your channel so I have a bit of sunshine (even when it’s raining/snowing/sleeting on your channel). I’m always hoping for some lamb popcorn to get me through the day and your beautiful smile.
Yay! A new video!
Congrats on another lambing. Had some good one and some bad ones, but you made it through it. Now on to planting best of luck with the pkanting of crops . 😀🌞🐑.
Rest up during the crop time to have the fortitude for the next lambing.
Farming is a busy job with the need for many skills. I admire both Sandi and Mark.
Shearing means future crafting. ❤️
I spent my lunch time with you and the sheep today. We’re planting our garden - which is an act of faith. We’ve had 2 late freezes this year. But…. My Sandi & the sheep time lifts my heart up.
Thank you. Blessings!
From working in the world of human labor and delivery, the issue is normally the compression of the umbilical cord when stuck in the birth canal. Poor mama. That ewe is a keeper for sure.
Poor mommy with the stuck lamb!! And she only had one. 😢😢😢 I can’t believe how thick their wool is. WOW I bet they feel free!!!
Charlie is one of the best shearers that I've watched, he's not only fast but he shears clean with very little second cuts, if any.
Awww my heart poor Carissa. Lol. Carissa I hope you know MANY of us love you just as much as we love Sandi and the Brock’s💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️
I can’t wait until there is enough “ginger” wool to be able to have it washed and’s sold as usable skeins!!!