How & When We Wean Lambs (ON OUR INDOOR SHEEP FARM): Vlog 178

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2019
  • How & When We Wean Lambs (ON OUR INDOOR SHEEP FARM)
    My September born lambs are already 2 months old, meaning mom is getting short-fused and lambs are eating more feed and water than mama’s milk.
    IT’S WEANING DAY!
    This video goes through the entire process (including full sound - sorry.) from tearing down creep areas, to sorting ewes from lambs, to loading lambs into the trailer and introducing them to the finishing barn across the road.
    I also caught some footage today (Sunday… 3 days later) to show just how much they’ve quieted down and adjusted nicely.
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Комментарии • 352

  • @cyndykeifer2494
    @cyndykeifer2494 4 года назад +81

    I am a city girl from Chicago and have no desire to be a farmer but for some reason I LOVE your videos!! They are very interesting and I like watching others lifestyles. You are so kind to your animals. Thanks!!

    • @AndrewGasser
      @AndrewGasser 4 года назад +7

      Cyndy Keifer After watching Sandi we started our lamb journey. Leaving Chicago to do it! She loves her animals and is so cool

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +8

      Awe Cyndy! Thats so sweet! Thanks so much!!

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +6

      Thanks Andrew!!

    • @audreyabdo7719
      @audreyabdo7719 4 года назад +3

      Andrew Gasser , I love animals too but I love goats the best. My second love is saving BIG Cats in Africa.

    • @louann4992
      @louann4992 3 года назад

      @@bobbi-jojohnson6699 thank you. I was thinking I was the only one who understood that.

  • @theveggieboys
    @theveggieboys 4 года назад +62

    I have to be careful watching these videos my wife might want a sheep soon 😂

  • @curisitykilledthecatnone7730
    @curisitykilledthecatnone7730 4 года назад +93

    When your trying to get to sleep at night do you count sheep?? Lol

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +16

      LOL!

    • @audreyabdo7719
      @audreyabdo7719 4 года назад +2

      CurisityKilledTheCat None , that would be a nightmare. Count goat, they are ruminants but they sound different and cows are too big, lol.

  • @truddle1
    @truddle1 4 года назад +19

    Your reaction time when sorting Ewes from lambs is amazing!

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +7

      I was on my game today... I'm not always!! LOL

  • @cathyscroggins1420
    @cathyscroggins1420 4 года назад +5

    You are one hard working lady!!!

  • @viscache1
    @viscache1 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now. Not everything relates to my operation…except we both own much of the same equipment…we are about to put skin on our fourth full sheep barn and I am headed into lambing. We are a family farm and our children grew up many years ago and are raising children of their own so we are just two of us doing everything. Sheep, chickens, bees and this year we are starting a commercial meat rabbit operation. Because our indoor space is limited (barely 800 sq. m. Indoor barn) we have to be really condensed and efficient with every chore and movement. I went out to frost seed this year and suffered serious hypothermia by misjudging how I would hold up to 10 hours of 3C degrees in high winds. My wife got home and checked the fields and I’m grateful she did! As you get older everything gets heavier and faster except your own carcass! Laughed like crazy at “Real life of sheep farmer here!” Thanks for that!

  • @iskenderg2290
    @iskenderg2290 4 года назад +2

    First of all, I wish you success in your work. I'm a farm boy and I'm also a biologist. I work in the medical field. I'm watching all your videos. I want you to know that your work is an example to farmers all over the world. If I do farming in my country someday, I want you to know that I will try to do as close to what you do. Good luck.

  • @AirwrekaDoesntRead
    @AirwrekaDoesntRead 4 года назад +15

    11:36 FLYING LAMB!!! (Love this channel already, new sub ❤️)

  • @lepetitCécile
    @lepetitCécile 4 года назад +3

    Nice channel,, sheeps better than pigs thanks again ❤️🙏

    • @shepherdewan
      @shepherdewan 4 года назад +2

      The sheep are good girls cute sheep

  • @rollz2727
    @rollz2727 4 года назад +25

    I feel bad for the older lambs that were already in that barn that have to listen to the weaned lambs for the next night or two😂

  • @nancylowell8644
    @nancylowell8644 4 года назад +12

    Such a wonderful setup and I think you are one of the best sheep farmers around!

  • @mjalilch407
    @mjalilch407 4 года назад +5

    I am from Pakistan and after such watching this wonderful video I inspired your efforts and separation method for kids and Sheep. Great I am taking deep interest in making Farm in rural area District Rawalpindi Islamabad.

  • @halmeoniruth4693
    @halmeoniruth4693 4 года назад +2

    You've got a really great system separating them!

  • @georgegoertzen4723
    @georgegoertzen4723 4 года назад +5

    Keeping that pack really makes a difference on how warm they are. Just some straw over top of the cement pad is cold and city people, animal activists don't get that. As long as the pack is dry and draining if necessary (with calves), it is such warmer as it begins to compost, it gets even warmer. It's just hell to clean out come spring if you have to do it with a dun fork and wheel barrow!

  • @jessieblanton9875
    @jessieblanton9875 4 года назад +2

    Nice sheep farm

  • @beckylitster29
    @beckylitster29 4 года назад +7

    Sandi Brock , It is so fun to watch all of the sheep , babies thanks so much for sharing .

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +3

      THanks Becky!

    • @shepherdewan
      @shepherdewan 4 года назад +2

      The sheep are good girls cute sheep

  • @cindalee
    @cindalee 4 года назад +3

    I'm impressed with your quickness & efficiency in the sorting chute! I'm pretty sure I'd end up putting myself out of business after breaking all their poor necks closing & slamming at the wrong times! 😂
    Just found your channel & find myself obsessed watching all your videos! Never owned a sheep a day in my life, but it's fascinating. You do an amazing job! 💪

  • @phillippeterman1051
    @phillippeterman1051 4 года назад +44

    “You don’t like winter”, um - you live in Canada....

  • @BanglesAU
    @BanglesAU 4 года назад +7

    I could watch the sorting all day, oddly satisfying

  • @DetachVg
    @DetachVg 4 года назад +2

    11:36 that lamb said YEET

  • @heather173
    @heather173 4 года назад +13

    11:37, did you see the jump that lamb made? Pretty impressive.

  • @livingthegoodlifechannel
    @livingthegoodlifechannel 2 года назад +1

    No wonder you are in such great shape! You work so hard.

  • @fionajane56
    @fionajane56 4 года назад +2

    Your lambs look terrific and you were so right about the noise. We only had 7 to wean and it seemed loud. And your winter....such a challenge in everyway😖. I showed my husband your chute. He loves it and is going to build one like it to load our sheep.

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +2

      The ramp literally saves marriages! LOL

  • @beverlyallen5308
    @beverlyallen5308 4 года назад +1

    Been watching your videos a couple weeks now boy you are a busy girl am learning alot from you don't have a farm just always wanted to know what it was like I'm 65 now alittle late for me but I do enjoy what you do your a very strong woman you should be proud of yourself keep up your good work I'll keep watching love it

  • @guerfihamza5672
    @guerfihamza5672 4 года назад +4

    am a boy from the city of Algeria. I have a chicken farmer. Your videos are very fun and I love watching lifestyles in other countries. I will visit you next spring. you are so cute Sandi.

  • @chchooniepersian4760
    @chchooniepersian4760 4 года назад +4

    Unbelievably quick thinking when separating the ewes and lambs. Wore me out lol.

  • @gabbymoreira4007
    @gabbymoreira4007 4 года назад +4

    That jump on around 11:36🤣😂

  • @crazycoyote1738
    @crazycoyote1738 4 года назад +4

    Sandi, you are a superb farmer!! You Never stop thinking. And a good mom.. even after weaning (college) thanks for sharing.

  • @pambrackemyer4356
    @pambrackemyer4356 4 года назад

    Rounding up kids like a pre school teacher the first week of school!

  • @didine256
    @didine256 4 года назад

    You are very caring towards your animals

  • @estelsil
    @estelsil 4 года назад +1

    Just a thought but rather than hot water you can put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray it on frozen trailer parts. It melts the ice and evaporates off right away so no worries about slippery surfaces. We use it on our horse trailer and to de-ice our vehicle windows.

  • @carriemorris3829
    @carriemorris3829 4 года назад +4

    I enjoy watching your videos I find them so entertaining. You make me smile when things are happy and I cry with you when sad things happen. Thanks for sharing

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      Awe, thanks so much Carrie!

  • @kimflavin4824
    @kimflavin4824 4 года назад +1

    Rubbing alcohol works well to defrost hinges, and if you put petroleum gel in locks with key and on pins, they won't stick.

  • @lasgsd1
    @lasgsd1 4 года назад +6

    7:28
    Sandi - struggling to get the lambs moving the right way
    Border Collie - "What the heck, Mom!! That's MY job!!"

    • @lasgsd1
      @lasgsd1 4 года назад +1

      12:06
      Border Collie - "Now Mom brought ANOTHER human to do my job. This is just wrong!!" :)

  • @robertoakes3919
    @robertoakes3919 4 года назад +7

    I love your videos! I raise ornamental waterfowl and it’s just so nice to see another farming perspective!

  • @davidepool5884
    @davidepool5884 4 года назад +1

    Y’all have a lot of very good looking, and healthy sheep 🐑 and lambs!

  • @yumuhz3434
    @yumuhz3434 4 года назад +4

    Let’s just admire the small cute baby at 8:15😭😭

  • @lauriej9418
    @lauriej9418 4 года назад +1

    Hi, just a thought. Maybe you could put a tarp over door to keep ice and snow from freezng it. Love your sight.

  • @kawaiilombax
    @kawaiilombax 4 года назад +3

    I really appreciate your channel and you going into lots of depth !
    I’m an animal care student and I’ve learned such an incredible amount from your channel about sheep that has genuinely helped my studies / assignments!
    Thank you Sandi ! 🧡

  • @brianbeck32
    @brianbeck32 3 года назад

    3:02 That sound is awesome!

  • @wendyhumphreystebbutt5782
    @wendyhumphreystebbutt5782 3 года назад +1

    Narrowing up the race - what about some thick sheets of styrofoam that can be hel to the sides with thin rope running vertically? Just what came to mind when you mentioned "narrowing up the race" on the screen. And, while I know weaning day is load, but sometimes their voices are hysterically funny!! Love 'em!

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 4 года назад

    Such a hard worker and kind

  • @gcrranch439
    @gcrranch439 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos! Such a neat process and how you love all them mamas and babies is soooooooo awesome❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @donnahawkins3135
    @donnahawkins3135 3 года назад

    Happy Mother's day

  • @dennishettinger4469
    @dennishettinger4469 4 года назад +2

    Sandi great video ! enjoyed the big move looks like sheep heaven .keep videos coming thanks,

  • @margebomford9119
    @margebomford9119 4 года назад +1

    Wow - awesome and useful information!

  • @BornAgainFarmGirl
    @BornAgainFarmGirl 4 года назад +1

    That sorting process looked like fun too me 😊 .

  • @rajbeekie7124
    @rajbeekie7124 4 года назад +2

    Sandi, you could have used a handheld propane torch. I am 100% confident you have one. I am thinking the water would refreeze. It is always a pleasure viewing your videos.

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +2

      You're right! Luckily for me, it didn't re-freeze...

  • @shelleys900
    @shelleys900 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for another interesting and informative video.....i watch a new one then immediately start looking forward to the next.

  • @bobmiller9018
    @bobmiller9018 4 года назад +1

    nice job Sandi you know how to handle your sheep.your the sheep girl

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp 4 года назад +2

    Noise!!! What noise? I turned down the volume LOL . OH Noisy for you.Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад

      LOL! I don't blame you!!

  • @FeatheredLife
    @FeatheredLife 4 года назад +3

    Girl, I can hear that sound in my sleep. BAAAAAAING, here is what uncle says about lambs and ewes baaing, " the lambs are saying MAAAA and ewes answer back WHAAAAT." It's deafening after a while. We wear noise canceling headphones in the barn both of us have permanent hearing losses.

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      I try to wear ear protection as much as possible too!

  • @raquelzuniga507
    @raquelzuniga507 4 года назад +2

    You are amazing at doing all this by your self!😀😀

  • @deannacalderon7612
    @deannacalderon7612 4 года назад +1

    Brings back when we all did this on the farm

  • @chadadams5754
    @chadadams5754 4 года назад +1

    I feel you on the cold. I just found your channel last week. Were from Waterloo Ontario. I'm really enjoying your channel and learning a lot about your operation. 😁

  • @deniseschlup2848
    @deniseschlup2848 4 года назад +1

    I am new to your vlogs. Just came across them last night. I just wanna say how nice it is to see such a clean barn. That many animals and its totally clean!!

  • @timothybryant8317
    @timothybryant8317 4 года назад +12

    Your apparent long legs are a real asset when stepping gracefully on the pen fences.

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      True story!

    • @wendyhumphreystebbutt5782
      @wendyhumphreystebbutt5782 3 года назад +1

      I'm 4'10" tall (now that's an oximoron if ever there was one) - and I can't imagine getting over those fences - LOL!!

  • @bevnelson3678
    @bevnelson3678 Год назад

    Great work Sandi.

  • @jenniferfeatherly3934
    @jenniferfeatherly3934 4 года назад +2

    i saw one of sheep was jumpy before you started collected to be load n locked which i think it is cute n funny..

  • @seeckd
    @seeckd 4 года назад +2

    Pretreat locks, hinges and slides with a penetrating oil and will help with freezing

  • @zinnialady5153
    @zinnialady5153 4 года назад +2

    I guess I’m strange but I like hearing the sheep. Thank you for sharing. You are quick.

  • @MisterBroat
    @MisterBroat 4 года назад

    Not telling you what to do.....this is just a suggestion (question)but ever think about using an electric heat gun? blow it on the frozen parts and the moister will evaporate. You putting water on it to free them up will just make a slippery mess just like you said and freeze as soon as you drive again. also what is good what we use is a Teflon type of spray grease that does not let as much moister in and is good for the cold. Not as many freeze-ups. Love your channel. always have a smile on my face after watching. (rob)

  • @Pl4n3tVenus
    @Pl4n3tVenus 4 года назад +69

    I feel bad for that baby with deformed legs... makes me sad but I guess if every porkchop were perfect, we wouldn't have hotdogs

    • @audreyabdo7719
      @audreyabdo7719 4 года назад +1

      Taylor's Daily Mistakes actually I only like good beef hot dogs myself.

    • @Pl4n3tVenus
      @Pl4n3tVenus 4 года назад +5

      @@audreyabdo7719 um its called a metaphor or an analogy

    • @audreyabdo7719
      @audreyabdo7719 4 года назад +2

      Taylor's Daily Mistakes, I was only making a funny before I have to go back out and face the last minute shoppers like myself. Have a great and safe holiday.

    • @Pl4n3tVenus
      @Pl4n3tVenus 4 года назад +5

      @@audreyabdo7719 omg I'm sorry, the comment sounded sarcastic I didn't mean to be rude, stay safe

    • @audreyabdo7719
      @audreyabdo7719 4 года назад +2

      Taylor's Daily Mistakes , my first day here and I didn’t take anything as rude, life is too short for us to be sensitive. I’m a people person and I enjoy yapping with new folk. I’m a southerner originally from Macon, Georgia but move northward years back to Southern New Englandin Connecticut.

  • @cheriemartin3767
    @cheriemartin3767 4 года назад +1

    I really enjoy watching your skill, your so organized! very crafty!

  • @threecatsdancing
    @threecatsdancing 2 года назад +1

    Our daughters are so hard to let go. Mine is only 12 and I can only imagine what I will be like when she goes away to college in... Omg 6 years?! 😭😭😭

  • @generalvilla7200
    @generalvilla7200 4 года назад

    a very hardworking woman💪💪!!!

  • @Irishguy075
    @Irishguy075 4 года назад +1

    How do you not wear earplugs all day, I would have such a headache at bed, lol. It's crazy how quickly they forget the babies. I was curious if you ever get help from your hubby or extra help from the kids? You always seem to be first one to help with the farming and stuff and it seems some things would be such a big help if he took 30 minutes to help move the babies with the truck. I just am amazed that you get so much done by yourself, I know you have the worker but you still are amazing, and a great role model. Thank you

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      Mark helps when he can... I just never ask him. Especially during a harvest thats been nothing but stressful. Weaning is a job I prefer to do with Jess, or my student Carissa. Someone who keeps me calm. This is one of those jobs that I've learned married couples are better to not do together. LOL!

  • @ashleyonthefarm
    @ashleyonthefarm 4 года назад +11

    10/10 on separating the lambs and ewes 😳 You're good, and fast! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @lindahiebert5130
    @lindahiebert5130 4 года назад +1

    Wow I love watching your videos and you are so strong...keep up the fantastic work...i am from Winnipeg....

  • @user-zk7bg4sc1j
    @user-zk7bg4sc1j 4 года назад

    ...God bless you
    Sandi

  • @AndrewGasser
    @AndrewGasser 4 года назад +2

    Your videos are awesome!

  • @saadijunaid6467
    @saadijunaid6467 4 года назад

    I Am from pakistan i love cattle farming but due to less resourses such as land , medication and alot more can't do. I like ur work and farming experience and u r so kind to your animals.....

  • @hayliejewett5056
    @hayliejewett5056 4 года назад +1

    When we wean our cattle we have to keep them in a pen near by because if they go out on pasture they’ll end up jumping fences to get to there babies so it’s really loud for a while

  • @witchyhobbit
    @witchyhobbit 4 года назад +4

    One thing I know I miss more than anything from owning my own little lamb was the smell of her wool. It's such a weird smell but so comforting! Maybe one day I can have some again! Watching you do stuff is just this lighbulb moment where it's like "OH I can't believe I didn't do that!" the entire video. Thanks for your videos they seriously help!

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      So great! Nice to know there's something I do that will help!!

  • @jazminkovacs4544
    @jazminkovacs4544 4 года назад

    The snow falling of the roof sounds so cool

  • @nenadnikolic9870
    @nenadnikolic9870 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos!

  • @amandasuedmeyer1796
    @amandasuedmeyer1796 4 года назад +6

    They are so cute!! I love sheep 😊💜 I grew up on a farm we raised mostly goats but we had sheep too. I miss it so much sometimes. Unfortunately, my health will not allow me to farm, so I live vicariously through wonderful people like you!! So thank you for sharing with us!! 💜

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +3

      My pleasure Amanda! Thanks for watching!

  • @barbarawilder2956
    @barbarawilder2956 4 года назад +1

    God you are the HARDEST WORKER EVER!

  • @andywilkinson3792
    @andywilkinson3792 4 года назад +1

    Hi that move went rather well. We'll beonest that's one of the better moves i'v ever seen. I used to work with sheep and lot and no how much trouble they can give you. Only time I didn't like was when you had to work with them in the rain. I found that the worst job ever. Nicely done from Andy in UK

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад

      Thanks Andy! Definitely goes better with a smaller group!

    • @andywilkinson3792
      @andywilkinson3792 4 года назад

      @@SandiBrock ya. Still went well thow . I do miss working with the sheep. But only when they are nice and dry . L.o.l was helping with sheep and cows from 8 years old. So had my fair share. And when they are wet. It not good. Thanks for the reply.

  • @mattlanzendorfer8440
    @mattlanzendorfer8440 4 года назад +1

    Amazing work watching every video

  • @rogerhuslage9826
    @rogerhuslage9826 4 года назад +4

    She should read the farmers almanac there's moon signs when to wean. A lot of people use it less stress.

  • @lawrencekieffer6770
    @lawrencekieffer6770 4 года назад +2

    Nice that's always the noisy part separating but if you ever see a little one bunting there mother it also gives you insight into what punishment a mom puts up with.
    Hint before your little one leaves start a notebook on how much food they eat how long it takes to clean-up after them and even time spent on laundry it might help . But your a family farm it's going to really hurt .
    Take care and thanks for the video

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Lawrence! LOL I hadn't thought about that!

  • @jeremystolte2209
    @jeremystolte2209 4 года назад +2

    Your dog is hilarious!! Gotta get in there and help!

  • @michaelvangundy226
    @michaelvangundy226 4 года назад +1

    Wow they grow up fast!

  • @mountainviewturning5319
    @mountainviewturning5319 4 года назад +1

    Great video a lot of work 👍

  • @mikebonge7206
    @mikebonge7206 4 года назад +1

    Great video.

  • @mkhuntstreasure3192
    @mkhuntstreasure3192 2 года назад +1

    Love watching, by the way alcohol melts ice much faster.

  • @paultje37
    @paultje37 4 года назад +1

    I always watch your videos. i love them. greetings from Holland

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      Awesome! thanks for watching Paul!

  • @paulfairbrass4424
    @paulfairbrass4424 4 года назад +3

    Your right noisy when you split them, i try to keep the Lamb's about 2 acres away whith hedges between but they always hear each other.

  • @sindyor969
    @sindyor969 4 года назад +1

    I just love your videos and would love to come help you one day. I’m just in Hamilton so very close by :). Have a great weekend!!

  • @fredr6381
    @fredr6381 4 года назад +1

    Dont know if anyone has said it but a heatgun might work good for thawing the trailer door & lathes.
    😁

  • @geraldinerice5371
    @geraldinerice5371 4 года назад

    YOU ARE AN AWESOME WOMAN.!!!

  • @kaylarawson8019
    @kaylarawson8019 4 года назад +5

    The little brown one at 5:12 on the left is so cute, I love the odd ones

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад +1

      I love them too!!!

    • @shepherdewan
      @shepherdewan 4 года назад

      Sandi Brock the sheep are good girls cute sheep

  • @marupkhan2934
    @marupkhan2934 4 года назад

    Thanks

  • @cleasberg3461
    @cleasberg3461 4 года назад

    must say yours video are top of the what ever your husband are god but your farm indoors are
    on the top nice work

  • @bobdeclercq
    @bobdeclercq 2 года назад +1

    Soon I will start with sheep in Thailand...I've always done pigs before that...Thanks.

  • @eli6156
    @eli6156 4 года назад +3

    Good thing your tall, that would be tough having to hurdle those pens.

    • @SandiBrock
      @SandiBrock  4 года назад

      LOL! you should see most of my pants!

  • @SandraLThomas64
    @SandraLThomas64 4 года назад +3

    Maybe a giant fly swatter on a pole might help also

  • @grod0051
    @grod0051 4 года назад +1

    So Sandi, what has happened with the lamb with the deformed front legs?? Will you let it grow out to market ? Curious to see how this plays out. Thank you for showing us the process!! I love watching

  • @patshhi4620
    @patshhi4620 4 года назад

    I love your dog.