things just got a whole lot worse. Vlog 809
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- This has been quite the week.
After days of working with Big Mama, I thought we had turned a corner... however, turns out it was Mother Nature doing the work, not me.
She ended up going into premature labour.
I've been scrambling around for answers on this tiring issue, and feeling discouraged that nothing we've tried has worked and we are still combatting pregnancy toxemia in the flock.
Things got a whole lot worse when I randomly sampled some ewes and found THREE more with increased ketone levels.
I am panicking now.
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Sandi, I know it probably doesn't help with the frustration of preg tox, but I for one am intensely grateful that you have been so open about the struggle. I had my first case of preg tox this past lambing season and I couldn't get in touch with my vet. Because you have been so open about it I was able to notice the signs early and start treating her before the vet even called me back the next day. I managed to save her and one of her 3 lambs and I have no doubt that if you hadn't showed what the signs were and how you treat it, I would have lost both. So while I can empathize with how awful it is, I just wanted to say thank you.
It utterly breaks my heart 😞 to see Our Dear Sandy 😍 beating herself up so badly 😔
She can't see that there was ABSOLUTELY NOTHING more she could have done to prevent this ✋
It's a 'be grateful we found it now' kind of situation that is a normal part of an evolving knowledge base for a skill.
Hopefully, she will dive into the solution & cease lamenting the cause🙏 🤞😉😍
(I KNOW she will all about the solution ✋)
Thats amazing that she was unintentionally able to help you! Glad your momma and a baby pulled through!
OG here I'm always....always thankful for the open true honesty. Learn, n learn more, learn it all the best u can as sandi always says w humility learn from my mistakes ❤❤❤😊
I'm so glad you let her know this. I always think how she is not only giving us entertainment but education as well. Sandi is one in a million that's for sure. Good luck to you as well. 🙂
Amazing ❤
Oh, Sandi…please don’t feel embarrassed. You are doing all you can to keep your ewes healthy. Sometimes nature makes decisions for you. We love you - you are doing an awesome job! 💕😊
I agree 100%❤️
Yup 💯💯💯💯✌️
Sandy, your determination to get to the bottom of the 'WHY' shows your willingness to learn and for the love of all life.🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑♥♥
Don't stop looking for the reasons why. Eventually I'm sure you're going to get it! Don't give up.
Sandy, the way you pay attention and know your ewes is wonderful to get to witness. You are anything but an embarrassment you are truly something that all people should try to be. Please be kinder to yourself but I get it. No one would ever come close to how hard I always judged myself. Lesson I learned, give the same grace and kindness to yourself as you would to others. So happy big Momma turned the corner for her own life but saddened that her babies didn’t survive.
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Just so you know and not to pick on you or for you to pick on yourself, Sandi spells her name with an "i" on the end.
My Mom's name is Sandra and she's called Sandy, and my middle girl's name is Sandra. She actually goes by Sammi.
LoL
Anyway, I figured you'd want to know.
If not, you can ignore me or tell me to "bugger off." ❤❤❤
I like your attitude and I agree! ...because each one of us is human, including ourselves!
This was a big realization for me.
I appreciate you. ❤
Sandi, I can see the love you put into saving this Ewe. I'm so sorry that she lost her babies, but you did save Mama.
Love your beautiful soul❤
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Hi Sandi! Mum and I are retired goats farmers, and we watch every video and compare and feel your frustrations and victories every time we watch. Please don’t ever feel embarrassed at the curve balls, that is truly what they are, that’s farming. To be a farmer you have to be a strong human mentally, physically and emotionally. And you are all those things. Thank you for sharing with us and taking us along your journey. We love you ❤
Absolutely true! 💯👏
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Wonderful comment! 🌻 🐑 🍀
Yep we all have train wreck seasons. It is part of farming. Just as Mark has bad seasons in the feild there are bad seasons in the barn. The point is to see it for what it is and stop blaming yourself
My husband looked at Big Mama 2 and called her “Sidecar”. It’s so sad that she lost her babies.
That's a great name... But, yeah, sad.
Oh my, 😂, I love that!! Sidecar!! 😂😂
Thanks Catherine's husband,! That name made me lol in spite of the situation. I'm glad that Mom made it, but sad that the lambs didn't.
Sandi thank you for searching out a probable cause for this situation. Hopefully with the help of your vet and the nutritionists, better outcomes will be available to more sheep and goat flocks. Your research made better outcomes available to everyone. Well done lady!
I think you are doing a fantastic job trying to catch preg tox early. You may be developing a new standard of care
28:44 Oh hon, you are doing everything right, really you are. I am sorry for the loss but you saved the ewe. You said yourself that nature has a way of taking care of itself. I believe in you!!❤ You do amazing work, please don’t forget that!!! Keep your head up ❤
My grandpa was a farmer for over 80 yrs, was good at what he did, and still had periods of bad luck with his animals and/or his crops. It happens to the best of you. It's not a fault of yours... it's life. Please don't be embarrassed or give up. We love and support you! ❤
It'll be interesting to watch with the new rations with the flock the lamb around Christmas.
Farming is a lot about faith and luck.
I'm hoping Sandi'll have both!
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Sandi, a gentle reminder: it can feel earth-shattering when things are not going perfectly. You deeply care. The weather has been wild, and in general, things have been very busy for you and your family. You give your flock an incredible life and top notch care. Its not an assessment of your care or skill. Remember, nature is gonna be nature. You are doing incredible things. You got this, i promise . We are all cheering you on. ❤❤❤❤❤ take a long hot bath, do a puzzle with jess in the cabin, go rock climbing, anything that brings you joy. Self care, my friend. ❤
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I'm hoping this ration change is going to make the change she wants so much to see with the preg-tox with the group that lambs before Christmas.
With a bit of luck and faith!
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Sandi's getting very good at knowing the way ❤
Brilliant for realizing the feed was off for your flock 💞. Your intelligence and insight are something you should be proud of. Zero reason to feel embarrassed. Things will improve moving forward with the changes to the close-up ration. Great catch.
💔for the loss of 3 beautiful lambs. But mama is still here because YOU took care of her.
Exactly!!!
💯% true.
Too right ✅️
No matter how good you are - heck, you can be perfect - but there is always one powerful woman that none of us can beat: Mother Nature.
I love your vet Rex. He seems to give advice that makes sense. I like the suggestion of doing random testing. Have a great day everyone 🤗❤️.
Sandi you are a great sheep farmer! Your intuition is spot on and your heart is in the right place!
I think that's huge what you said about Sandi's heart - it's SO in the right place, or she would be wearing herself out trying to come up with the answers to change this situation.
I hope she can realize that she really IS doing all she can.
With the feed being changed, she still may have a few more with this group get preg-tox.
We might not see a change until this next group due before Christmas.
This waiting will be hard and hopeful!🎉🐑🎉🐑🎉🐑🎉
When you're tired to begin with...problems seems so much worse or bigger. Time for a cup of tea and a nap!
So devastating 😢 sorry for the loss. 😞 Positive note, you are on the lookout and working to fix the issue. Situations aren't always bad if you learn from them. You are smart Sandi!!! Things change, and you see that. Prayers for strength and a prosperous lambing! 🙏🐑❤️
AMEN 🙌!
Nothing more could have been done & that doesn't really matter anyway 👍
She knows it now & is a ninja about fixing it 🤩😍
I kept thinking the variable that may have stacked the deck against her is the contents of the feed 🤔🤷
I imagine, how a crop does & what values the end product has, varies quite a bit 🤷
Some crops or portions of crops may have less sugar & that would completely throw off the end ration.
NO POSSIBLE WAY our dear Sandy could have controlled that ✋
Wonderful comment. 🌻 🐑 🍀
On top of liking a comment, I'm also being crazy and reminding people that Sandi spells her name with an "i" at the end and not a "y."
You sound like someone who has been watching for a while, so I imagine you'd like to spell her name correctly.
Feel free to ignore me.
@animeaunty I worked with a Patti...No Y... she would correct everyone. So when we spoke I would say Patti with an I...she'd giggle but I know she appreciated it. 😊
Hang in there girl! You got this. Please give yourself a break. You caught it. You are doing great
Wow! You are amazing! You have incredible " sheep sense" to care for your flock! Very intuitive! Wow! Just WOW ❤
Sending all my love and prayers Sandi. You are allowed to feel overwhelmed and sad and tired. You are not only “reacting” you are learning and can apply proactively soon. Be kind and gentle to your heart and soul.
Never blame yourself you went to the professional to tell them what you were concerned with you sheep they looked into it and agreed so you opened their eyes. You taught them. You're lucky they listened. You are doing a great job never doubt yourself you
I am so sorry, Sandi things are going badly after all of your and Clarissa's bone-tired hard work.
I am inspired by your dogged determination, working with the many professionals on your team. Sending you warm thoughts
Please don't be embarrassed. You have taken steps to get your rations correct, and you are working on it. You are an excellent shepherd.
I am in Minnesota and people drive horrible, they keep putting extra flashing lights on school buses, if people can't see that big orange bus a few extra lights won't help. Glad you and Belinda are safe
South Louisiana here. I was in a hit and run years ago... in an ambulance, while it was en route to the hospital. How does someone not see a freaking AMBULANCE!?
@@LaynieFingers I have no clue
@@adamalfredsson373 Me either, but we had to wait for police to get there, and for a second ambulance to arrive and take me on to the hospital.
In New Zealand, you go past a school bus from either direction you have to slow to 20km .
Oh my gosh, I don’t drive farm equipment, but I strongly feel your sentiments about people who don’t know how to behave on the roads when they’re around large slow moving vehicles. I drive a school bus, and I deal with similar challenges. Some people are really good around my bus and some people just don’t have a clue. I pray a lot when I’m driving. 🙏🚌
People are just so rude sometimes.
Your compassion for your animals is beautiful. They are so blessed to be under your care!!❤❤
Just starting my coffee when Sandi gives us a new video. What a way to start the day!
I hope new big momma continues to improve. Sending lots of good vibes.
You’re an amazing person Sandi!
The rams still working on the last day probably means their swimmers didn't do the job during the 1st cycle due to the heat. There will be a whole lot of lambs at the end of lambing for that group.
She did say that was a possibility; it was crazy hot the week before breeding started, so Christmas lambing is gonna be a busy one!
I had a similar thought on the rams fertility, and can’t help but wonder if the heat didn’t also affect the girls as well.
Let's hope so! 🤞😁
Sandi, you are doing nothing wrong. ❤❤❤ You are being proactive and figured out the solution before you realized there was a problem. Your sheep are very lucky to have you as their shepherd.
Sandi, you and your TEAM that are behind you are on the right track, between you, Rex, your feed guys you are not failing, that would be continuing to do the same thing and not asking for help. You're constantly thinking and checking so no Failure in my honest opinion. ❤
Sandi, having issues with your sheep is not a reflection of your skill set as a sheep farmer. It just means there’s a problem & you’re getting to the source of the issue! You’ll get this!! No need to beat yourself up. You are a strong competent farmer leading the way & teaching over a million people. Amazing!!!
You got this, Sandi! You'll get through this like you've gotten through everything else!
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Showing the good bad and ugly is so helpful to a lot of people raising sheep. It also is teaching others what some things are.
You are approaching this problem from a problem-solving scientific pov. Excellent work.
Dearest Sandi, please don't feel embarrassed about experiencing the human condition. Crap happens to us all. And you are a friggin warrior for having the courage to speak about what bothers you when so many can't. Secondly, don't forget that mother nature goes on a bender from time to time. It isn't always something we can have any control over nor is it fair. Look how over a million are part of your online flock! I would say you have many who believe in you. Sending love, thanks and praise from Peterborough Ontario Canada 🇨🇦❤
Awww 😢 I know every pregnancy is different, every woman is different. You've got 80 pregnancies to look after 3x a yr.... YOU SAVED HER❤ YOU CAUGHT THE OTHERS... YOUR WONDERFUL...
I truly believe that Sandi puts her all into the wellbeing of her flock, and we all see that. Don't ever feel embarrassed you are taking all precautions because you do care. You're human and doing your best. Thank you for always sharing your journey with us.
Oh Sweet Sandi,
You are sooo loved by all of us. We are giving you a 💗"Group Hug" 💗knowing your heart hurts! Praying for our beautiful shepherdess and her precious sheep! 💗 🙏
❤❤you saved that Mama, she is alive thanks to your hard work❤❤ you are an inspiration to all women. Im proud to watch your videos❤❤ bless you.
You're doing everything you can and know. You're progressing and learning. That's the best anyone can do.
Thank you for a lovely Sunday vlog.
Sandi you might not have had your epiphany 2 weeks earlier, but you noticed when something wasn't right and you are doing your best to do right by your animals. I think that makes you an excellent farmer. You can't see everything coming all the time but you are doing your darnedest with the information you have now.
Embarrassed? We look up to you. We are not judging you. I really enjoy watching this, and learning. Thank you
You are a smart woman. When you need help, you ask for it. I love how open you are. Your Motherly instincts transcend to your sheep. You do not need to feel embarrassed. Your soul is beacon of light.
Not only do I love your videos and your story telling, I love that you share the emotional and mental toll on you. You are real. Thank you for that. ❤
Prayers for you and the mamas. Such love makes the challenges agonizing, but hang in there. This is progress, really. ❤❤❤
Sandi you do an amazing job each and every day and I commend you for being such a strong woman stay strong. I’m new to channel. I’ve been watching for about two months and I love it. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.❤
I thought it was so cute when you fed big momma hay. All the other sheep came running and looked so envious! I appreciate your frustration. Never, ever, feel ashamed. Your stamina is incredible but if you don't rest, you're no good to anyone when you don't have the energy to do anything. Keep that great smile!
So much footage of those good doggies, I'm so glad to see they were around trying to cheer you up.
Sandi, you have no need to feel embarrassed. It’s plain for everyone to see how much care and love you put into your flock. Your dedication is awe inspiring and if we all have only a small piece of your compassion we are truly blessed. 😊
It is so obvious how much you care about your sheep! They are so fortunate to have you as their shepherdess. Please don't get so down on yourself. You've always done the best you know how to do, and it sounds like your recent epiphany will make a big difference moving forward. You've got this!
Sandi, please know we all support you. You stay on top of your flocks well being from pre-conception to geriatric and take such great care of all of your animals. We all know you do what’s best for them. I hope the new rations help stave off some of the preg-tox. Only time will tell. ❤
😢 I’ve been keeping sheep for 10 years, there are always good times and bad times. Sorry your lambing is starting off rough. Best wishes for the rest of this lambing!
You are doing so right by your flock! I totally relate to your feelings, but please know that you are doing everything you can for the sheep. Your willingness to share all of this with us is so amazing! We ride the roller coaster with you and love you for it! Hang in there Sandy!
As a retired farmer I know how these things literally bring you to your knees. You keep asking yourself “why? why? why?” But, remember how the good times RAISE YOU UP! God Bless. ♥️
As always you do your best for your sheep - you have readjusted your feed and monitor everything! Thats all you can do! All will go well! You’re the best! Just know that!
You have done everything you could to research and work to keep your sheep healthy. Even now you are bringing in another expert for some additional help. You are awesome.🤩
You are doing nothing wrong at all. You are doing the best you can and do a very good job of looking after your sheep. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Cx
Know how much love you have for your sheep, hang in there and don’t be so hard on yourself. Your intuition allows You to see things and try to make corrections on going . Your are the best!
Give yourself some Grace and keep being the great caring and observant person you are. ❤
You are always striving to do better and we commend you. You may have just figured out a way to catch them.
Praying 😊❤😊❤
Your care and dedication to these animals is immeasurable Sandi . As stressful as it is, do not beat yourself up over it . We know and see that you go to the ends to see that these animals get the best care . It is the judgment of others I think that cause you to say you are embarrassed and you need to stop acknowledging the " armchair experts" that think they have the right to judge. I have been here since the beginning and as a former small scale beef farmer I feel your pain .
Keep doing you! ❤
Sandi, bless your heart. Nature always finds a way. You are the best sheep caretaker ever! Showing us the sad part & the heartbreak is so brutal, but you help us care for our livestock. You're amazing! ❤ I'm so sorry for your loss.
Now I’m sad but proud of your tenacity!
I live in a farming community. I always give way to the farmers. I appreciate all their hard work and long hours.
I am glad you weren't hurt pulling the grain and dealing with an impatient driver.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
Don't flounder Sandy....You can only do what you are told . Animals, including humans are a strange lot...everyone gets sick differently. Have faith , You are doing everything right in caring for your sheep !!! I can tell how much you care for them ...
Your sheep are lucky to have you. Please don't beat yourself up ❤
First of all…..big hugs to you. The love that you have for your flock is awesome. Though they are not pets (except for a select few), you care and tend to them like they are.
I sure that not a lot of people might catch the signs of problems cropping up as fast as you do. The fact that your vet knows you and how you care about your ewes is amazing!
Keep up the good work and know that we are here for you to talk to when you need to express how you are feeling. Lots of love to you.
You can only do what you can do Sandy. You are doing enough.
Don’t get discouraged or feel you are responsible for every mishap. You are not in control of everything. You are doing what you think is best, never quit trying but don’t let it way you down. You are doing a great job!
First off, I love your videos and look forward to them. I also don't think you have anything at all to be embarrassed about. You do a fantastic job with your sheep. You love them and it shows. I don't think most of us ever know everything there is to know about our animals. We are always learning and that's one of the many many things you should be proud of yourself for. You are always willing to learn more and ask for advice. That says a lot about you and your love for your flock. You are amazing!
Improvement takes time and it is a process and it is clear that you work very hard to lessen the chance of preg tox. You clearly love your animals and are wonderful to watch.
I always amazes me how people will tailgate - if I change lanes to let them pass, they zoom by and proceed to tailgate the next vehicle they encounter 🤷♀️ Love it when I catch up to them at lights, even better passing them in traffic !
Sandy, you do such a great job with your flock and you’re pregnant moms keep up the great work and sometimes stuff gets a little glitchy. It’s amazing how well you handle it all great job.❤
I admire your hard work & I can feel you treat all your lambs like family. Thank you again for sharing your life. ❤
Praying things get better, sorry for the loss of the 3 babies. 😢
No matter what kind of “farmer” you are (from experience) you have good times and bad times. Stay strong in knowing you are very good at what you do and some things are just out of our control. Stay strong!
I love you so much ! I feel like you love them and treat them like you love them 💕 ♥️ ❤️
Sandi, every rancher, farmer and Shepard has bad things happen. Ranchers and shepards have bears, wolves and coyotes take animals. Mark has a lot of worries with the farm side. Please try not to let the loss of the 3 lambs get you down. (easier said than done). We are here to support you and look forward to the chaos of the next lambing round. I'm praying that the change in feed helps. Remember that no matter how long you are in the sheep business, you still have things to learn as things change. Prayers for you and your family.
Sandi, I hate that you are going through this. You're a wonderful woman and an amazing sheep farmer. Consulting, treating, and watching out for your flock. I know it breaks your heart. Please know that YOU have done nothing wrong. Keeping you, your family (to include furry ones) in my prayers.
You've been suspicious about the feed since before Big Mama 2 got sick. That was really brilliantly observant and thoughtful of you. You are doing what you should.❤
I’m so sorry Sandi, seeing you work so hard and you being so stressed out is heartbreaking… You just can’t control illness sometimes..hugs 🙏🙏❤
You have already figured this out. You did! And brought the issue up and the feed has now been corrected for close up ration. Missed it by that much. 😜
Funny to see all those other mamas wanting that tempting green hay! Sisters wishing her well!💕💕
Sandi don’t feel like you are doing things wrong. You are always searching and watching your flock so closely. You work so hard to take care of them. You are the best!! Hang in there.
Hang in there Sandi! It is frustrating when you feel like you are ahead then new challenges arise. Keep your chin up and take one day at a time, maybe even the hour. You know your sheep and trust your gut and your vet. Much love from Kansas! ❤❤❤❤
I’m a type 1 diabetic mama and currently pregnant as well, and I’m cheering you and your cute ewe on throughout this whole video!! Love to see those low numbers, awesome!!
Sandi you are an awesome sheep farmer. Let your emotions flow but not not overwhelm you. We all support and love you❤
Sandi-First and foremost, thank you for keeping it real. My heart breaks for you and those eyes & lambs. Please know that even though we don't know you (or you us), we are here for you. Reading through others' comments , I know you are helping others with their sheep endeavors. Hang in there and remember, we've got you!
Please remember all the wins you had in the past. I have followed you from Australia for years and you are amazing. Sending strength and love
I agree with other posts. Sandy, you are a good and compassionate sheep farmer, trying to do your best for your ladies and your rams. Good job with the trouble shooting.😊 Hang in there!
Doing the best you can. We are all behind you ❤
❤🙏🏽👏💫Keep your head up. You are an inspiration to all women who are working hard and figuring it out. Thank you for showing us how! ❤️🙏🏽👏💫
I remember that Tuesday storm it went from looking like a good day to dark and even our power went out. I made it through the base and stayed dry on the ride home in time for the rain and with no hydro BBQ steak and bake 😂
Sandy, you have improved your flock so much over the last five years that I’ve watched you. It’s absolutely amazing. Keep up all the great work and your flag looks absolutely fantastic and the moms with the tax you’re doing such a great job doing everything you can for them.
Never ever feel embarrassed!! You are a wonderful sheep farmer!! I love your tractor work. We all love your videos. So sorry for the loss of your little lambs!💞 Again I’m praying for you to have peace with your jobs!🙏🏼
I am soooooo sorry that you are going through this with your Sheep. I feel like you are a loving shepherdess. You try everything for your sheep. I will pray that it won't be as bad as it seems,and that those who are struggling will heal quickly.
I have been watching you for years. And while this is starting out as a difficult lambing, you are an amazing sheep farmer and person. I see it, we all see it, so take heart because we know what a hard working, good hearted person you are.
Thanks Susan, for putting to words what are my thoughts also 👍👏🍀
Sandi, you did great by realizing that your feed rations needed updated. Sounds like you should be updating weights and birth rates at least annually with your feed guy. And separating the grain from the rest of the feed should get all the ewes on a better path. You are making progress! This is good!
You are improving, you asked for help! That’s part of improvement 🥰 don’t beat yourself up! You are doing a great job!!❤
Oh Sandi I wish I could give you a hug or share a cup of tea with you. The love you have for your flock is so apparent. I’m so sorry this round is being tricky. I wonder if the heat did something weird to their gestation too… love from the USA❤
It breaks my heart that you’re struggling with this so bad, I know you show these sheep and lambs so much compassion and care, so don’t beat yourself up too much!❤️
Sandi, do not beat yourself up! You are doing what you know and what is best. Owning animals is a learning experience. Raising them as you do even more so. Throw in how every sheep is a bit different on tolerance and acting when sick.
We know you love your animals and do your very best for them. ❤