Good afternoon Lynn and Arnie. Loved the tour. I feel like I recognize everything. Feels like home watching the video. You guys are my absolute favorites and you have given me such a deep appreciation for sheep. And of course the highlight for me is Heather and her baby. Have a great evening at a slower pace. Big hugs to you both. 🥰🥰🥰
Congrats on overcoming an unexpected financial catastrophe! You both work so very hard as farmers with so many unknown yearly changing costs and unpredictable weather! Your sheep are so healthy and stocky!!
Hi Lynn, Thank you for the tour of the farm! Love your mailbox, the farm sign. I enjoyed watching the dogs playing in the snow. The last lamb you tagged didn't even flinch when you tagged his ears, WoW even I flinched when l had my ears pierced. So happy you all will have an extra hour to have a break, spend it on yourselves. Thank you. ❣🌴🌹
Thanks so much for the farm tour! I had a good understanding of the layout from your previous videos but I really enjoyed the review and always learn something new. You guys have a beautiful farm no matter the season. I just love the barn, especially the loft and try to imagine it being built over 100 years ago!!! It may just be the power of suggestion, but Snappy's little ram lamb that you tagged last, looks like Snappy!😁 I've been trying to think of a name for Heather's lamb. The only thing that I can think of that relates to the name Heather, that starts with "L" is Leather!!😂 There is a song (Stevie Nick's maybe) that is titled Leather and Lace, so if you do decide to name her Lacey could be a suggestion.😊 Thanks for sharing and stay safe!!!
Let's see if we end up keeping her. But no matter what, I love the name Lace or Lacey and I don't think anyone else has suggested that one yet so if you don't mind, I will use it for someone!🙂 That lamb did look like Snappy! Thanks for joining us again on the tour!😉🙂🥰
I like your home and all the sheep.I drove past a farm that had sheep they all looked as if they still had there tails and was small looked like your shetland.
This was such a special video for me, Lynn. But I'm not sure I can adequately explain why it was so special. I'll start with the easier part. I have never quite been able to grasp the layout of your farm. The house, the dairy barn, the coveralls. I just couldn't quite grasp the layout. Now I get it. Thank you. Second, I had to chuckle when you were explaining things and directions around your farm. And this is where I will struggle to explain it. My father passed away on Christmas Day in 2015. When I was younger, I would sometimes ask him about directions to get to a certain place. And he would say, "You go up this road, and then you turn north." Okay, Dad. Which way is north? Is that left or right? I have never thought about things in the north/east/south/west way. It's just not my orientation. So when you mentioned going north to the coveralls, it brought back memories of my father. To this day, I still grieve him. The usual triggers for memories of him are Klondike bars in the frozen food section of the grocery, or when my better half gives me fried chicken skin, which reminds me of how much my father liked fried chicken skin. "North to the coveralls." No, right to the coveralls, Lynn! 😛😛😛But thank you, Lynn, for bringing back a special memory of my father that doesn't cross my mind too often. Best, Craig President/CEO 556 Fan Club
One never knows what will trigger special memories! I'm glad today's video did that for you!🙂 I am sorry to hear that your dad passed away but happy that you have so many fond memories of him - not everyone has that. I am generally not a North/South person either but around the farm, it really is more accurate than left/right as that would always depend on which way you were standing whereas North is always North lol! Oh, and I only just clued in to the 556 fan club thing - I tend to be slow on the uptake but eventually get it!🤣🤣🥰
What a beautiful farm... ❤ I love the big barn above the hay and straw... it would be a dream to play there as a kid... and now I would make myself a place to paint... such a beautiful space... Thank you Lynn for your farm tour. It's very clear now and I am happy that you showed me your place. I will not say something of arnies mom, just this. Some women shouldn't have children. It breaks my heart ❤️... give Arnie a big hug from me... Now you are doing fine and I am happy that you both are independent and can say this is ours... we worked for it... and what a beautiful place it is, even in winter... you have built a beautiful business from scratch to be proud of. 👏 Is that a normal thing to do, putting a flag outside the house? I see it in USA too... how many dogs do you have? I know Ben and Katie, but sometimes there is a 3rd dog... thank you again for this beautiful video... big hugs from Belgium
Putting up flags in Canada is not nearly as common as it is in the US but Arnie made a really tall pole to put one on so we decided it was time for us Canadiens to be a little patriotic too 😆 Yes, I love the old barn loft. There is something special about the quiet ambiance when you are up there! Our other border collie is Max - the one barking in every video 😆. Max and Ben are brothers
Lovely family farm, so glad Arnie & you were able to successfully start over after the drama. Many in that same situation were not able to overcome the drama/trauma nor the financial costs 🥂
It wasn't easy and we did almost lose the farm but that's where keeping things simple and working hard comes into play. I wouldn't wish the experience on anyone however.
I just found your channel. I'm loving it already. Love from the states ( Michigan)! I just can't understand how a mother can take their own child to court. Some people aren't meant to be mother's 😭😞! I'm glad it's working out for you. God bless you and your family
If you like white and cold. I prefer green and warm... but I guess it's Xmas card material 😂... I don't understand what people like about snow... I am glad that it didn't snow this year over here... 😂... we send it all to the north o Europe, the USA, Alaska, and........ Canada... 😂
@Ewetopia Farms yes I know snow can look beautiful. But 1 or 2 days a year is more than enough for me... than I am longing to see the green... I have that when I lived in Morocco for a few months... I was so happy to be home in Belgium to see green. Morocco is very yellow and dusty. But I still prefer that over the snow. I like snow when I can stay at home... and its gone in a few days... 😂... but such a long time like where you live. I wouldn't survive... also all my joints are hurting in winter... If it snows, it's also very quiet... and silence... like I say... good for a few days and than sun... 😂
Have a look at our videos from the spring, summer and fall months if you are interested in seeing our sheep at pasture. All our sheep go out once our pasture is grown up and of course, we rotate them.
Thanks for the tour Lynn. Love your old home….if only the walls could talk! Poor Arnie, I bet it still hurts him how his Mother treated him and you about the farm. Is she still living and do they have any kind of relationship now? (If that’s too personal, I understand). Sounds like maybe she had other family members whispering in her ear. So glad you share your farm with us. I love your videos!
She is still living in a home. She was the instigator although she had other family support. I think being treated that way by someone you trust, especially your mother, changes you and your ability to trust. I have kids and can't imagine ever doing even the slightest thing to hurt them. But on a brighter note, thank you for following along with us! :)
Nice to see the Snappy sons. Just curious, there was a real lunker of a lamb in yesterday's vlog, you called him "the little fat guy." Who is his father? (just curious)
Congratulations on another great lambing…you made it!!! They look so good, healthy & happy! Your entrance sign advertises the registered Suffolks but not the Dorset? Did you start off with the Suffolk first? It’s always sad when families are divided by money. I’m so sorry. It seems like you both have risen above it all and are better people because of it. I figure those as example opportunities of ‘what I don’t want to be like or remembered as’.
Thanks. It isn't over yet but the pressure is off! Yeah. Yes, we started in Suffolks and the Dorsets came several years later. Our logo and advertising has been adjusted to reflect the change but the sign hasn't. I actually hadn't even realized that until you mentioned it! LOL! Unfortunately, our story is not uncommon. I wish I could say we are better people because of it, but what it taught us was that you should never sign a contract without fully understanding it no matter who wrote it, and the legal system works for the lawyer who is the best not by what is right, and trust no one. I personally feel it has jaded me. Before this, I could never imagine doing something like what we went through to anyone let alone a child. I am glad the nightmare is over.
I speak “sheep”, the ewe is telling scot to go catch some rats, she saying “we all work hard here, every time I see you, you’re either eating or sleeping”...yup, that’s it😂
Not too much waste but I don't think I would buy wrapped bales. However, wrapping your own bales is very handy. The biggest problem we find is that they can mold, they have to be eaten within a day of unwrapping, and they have a short lifespan in that they should all be fed before the next summer or they turn to muck. But they are great for getting in that lush first cut early instead of waiting for it to dry and get stalky.
That was excellent! Bravo Lynn 🤍🤍🤍
Thank you Lynn. Wonderful farm, like the way it is laid out.
Thanks for joining us!
I am off now, back to the rabbit hole searching through old videos... I love it... ❤❤❤
Good luck!😆😆
Good afternoon Lynn and Arnie. Loved the tour. I feel like I recognize everything. Feels like home watching the video. You guys are my absolute favorites and you have given me such a deep appreciation for sheep. And of course the highlight for me is Heather and her baby. Have a great evening at a slower pace. Big hugs to you both. 🥰🥰🥰
As usual, thank you Patricia!🥰🥰 You've been with us quite awhile now so I'm thinking you could make your way around here blindfolded!😆
Wonderful tour of Ewetopia...
Learning lots more about sheeping. So glad you have lots of sheep content and lamb races. Other vlogs show poop bed removal, yuk.
Thanks again.B
I just fell off the chair knowing you guys cultivate over 500 acres! Insane! Can’t wrap my head around it, great and hard work guys
Yes, but we are tired over-achievers!! LOL!
Congrats on overcoming an unexpected financial catastrophe! You both work so very hard as farmers with so many unknown yearly changing costs and unpredictable weather! Your sheep are so healthy and stocky!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the farm tour! Loved it!
How about a house tour?
Hi Lynn, Thank you for the tour of the farm! Love your mailbox, the farm sign. I enjoyed watching the dogs playing in the snow. The last lamb you tagged didn't even flinch when you tagged his ears, WoW even I flinched when l had my ears pierced. So happy you all will have an extra hour to have a break, spend it on yourselves. Thank you. ❣🌴🌹
I'm glad you enjoyed it!🙂
Thanks so much for the farm tour! I had a good understanding of the layout from your previous videos but I really enjoyed the review and always learn something new. You guys have a beautiful farm no matter the season. I just love the barn, especially the loft and try to imagine it being built over 100 years ago!!!
It may just be the power of suggestion, but Snappy's little ram lamb that you tagged last, looks like Snappy!😁
I've been trying to think of a name for Heather's lamb. The only thing that I can think of that relates to the name Heather, that starts with "L" is Leather!!😂 There is a song (Stevie Nick's maybe) that is titled Leather and Lace, so if you do decide to name her Lacey could be a suggestion.😊
Thanks for sharing and stay safe!!!
Let's see if we end up keeping her. But no matter what, I love the name Lace or Lacey and I don't think anyone else has suggested that one yet so if you don't mind, I will use it for someone!🙂 That lamb did look like Snappy! Thanks for joining us again on the tour!😉🙂🥰
I like your home and all the sheep.I drove past a farm that had sheep they all looked as if they still had there tails and was small looked like your shetland.
This was such a special video for me, Lynn. But I'm not sure I can adequately explain why it was so special.
I'll start with the easier part. I have never quite been able to grasp the layout of your farm. The house, the dairy barn, the coveralls. I just couldn't quite grasp the layout. Now I get it. Thank you.
Second, I had to chuckle when you were explaining things and directions around your farm. And this is where I will struggle to explain it. My father passed away on Christmas Day in 2015. When I was younger, I would sometimes ask him about directions to get to a certain place. And he would say, "You go up this road, and then you turn north." Okay, Dad. Which way is north? Is that left or right? I have never thought about things in the north/east/south/west way. It's just not my orientation.
So when you mentioned going north to the coveralls, it brought back memories of my father. To this day, I still grieve him. The usual triggers for memories of him are Klondike bars in the frozen food section of the grocery, or when my better half gives me fried chicken skin, which reminds me of how much my father liked fried chicken skin.
"North to the coveralls." No, right to the coveralls, Lynn! 😛😛😛But thank you, Lynn, for bringing back a special memory of my father that doesn't cross my mind too often.
Best,
Craig
President/CEO
556 Fan Club
One never knows what will trigger special memories! I'm glad today's video did that for you!🙂 I am sorry to hear that your dad passed away but happy that you have so many fond memories of him - not everyone has that.
I am generally not a North/South person either but around the farm, it really is more accurate than left/right as that would always depend on which way you were standing whereas North is always North lol!
Oh, and I only just clued in to the 556 fan club thing - I tend to be slow on the uptake but eventually get it!🤣🤣🥰
All the dorset lambs remind me of the movie” the flying nun”, because of the floppy ears. Lol
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I think you mean the Suffolks as they have the long ears and the Dorsets have the short fluffy ones!😁
Good morning!😊😊😊
Good morning!
I would love to see a house tour too ! I love farm houses. Yours looks so nice on the outside. ❤
We do have a garden tour, and if you watch regularly, we do head inside on occasion!😁
Kick a** farm, beautiful ❤️.
LOL! Thanks!
What a beautiful farm... ❤
I love the big barn above the hay and straw... it would be a dream to play there as a kid... and now I would make myself a place to paint... such a beautiful space...
Thank you Lynn for your farm tour. It's very clear now and I am happy that you showed me your place. I will not say something of arnies mom, just this. Some women shouldn't have children. It breaks my heart ❤️... give Arnie a big hug from me... Now you are doing fine and I am happy that you both are independent and can say this is ours... we worked for it... and what a beautiful place it is, even in winter... you have built a beautiful business from scratch to be proud of. 👏
Is that a normal thing to do, putting a flag outside the house? I see it in USA too... how many dogs do you have? I know Ben and Katie, but sometimes there is a 3rd dog... thank you again for this beautiful video... big hugs from Belgium
3rd one is called max
@Mussafir In Canada thank you. Max is a bit camerashy I think. He doesn't show up most of the time .
Well said!!! I agree with you completely!!! Arnie and Lynn make a good team and have built a business to be proud of.
Putting up flags in Canada is not nearly as common as it is in the US but Arnie made a really tall pole to put one on so we decided it was time for us Canadiens to be a little patriotic too 😆
Yes, I love the old barn loft. There is something special about the quiet ambiance when you are up there!
Our other border collie is Max - the one barking in every video 😆. Max and Ben are brothers
@@annnoyez Max is always in the feeders following Arnie when he is unrolling the hay. Ben has more brown on his face 🙂
Lovely family farm, so glad Arnie & you were able to successfully start over after the drama. Many in that same situation were not able to overcome the drama/trauma nor the financial costs 🥂
It wasn't easy and we did almost lose the farm but that's where keeping things simple and working hard comes into play. I wouldn't wish the experience on anyone however.
I hear you, and I’m so hoping to avoid the same situation some day on my family’s 4th generation farms.
@Char Bipes-Kuechle good luck! Some family farms work out fantastic and others have terrible battles.
I just found your channel. I'm loving it already. Love from the states ( Michigan)! I just can't understand how a mother can take their own child to court. Some people aren't meant to be mother's 😭😞! I'm glad it's working out for you. God bless you and your family
Welcome to our channel/family! I am glad that you found us and hope you continue to enjoy your days with us!
@@EwetopiaFarms thank you and I will.
What a beautiful farm Arnies Mother did not give him much support such a shame it’s not what you expect from your Mother.
No, I can honestly say, I have never met a more heartless woman in my life. I know that is mean to say but she was ruthless 😔
Thanks for the tour, Lynn. You have a beautiful farm. Who named the farm? Awesome name
Thanks Pat. I am the one who comes up with names - I always find that fun!
I do think it is pretty in the snow!
If you like white and cold. I prefer green and warm... but I guess it's Xmas card material 😂... I don't understand what people like about snow... I am glad that it didn't snow this year over here... 😂... we send it all to the north o Europe, the USA, Alaska, and........ Canada... 😂
I think snow looks pretty too
@Malika Ann Noyez snow is cold but freshly fallen snow looks beautiful and makes everything look sparkly and clean 🙂
@Ewetopia Farms yes I know snow can look beautiful. But 1 or 2 days a year is more than enough for me... than I am longing to see the green... I have that when I lived in Morocco for a few months... I was so happy to be home in Belgium to see green. Morocco is very yellow and dusty. But I still prefer that over the snow. I like snow when I can stay at home... and its gone in a few days... 😂... but such a long time like where you live. I wouldn't survive... also all my joints are hurting in winter...
If it snows, it's also very quiet... and silence... like I say... good for a few days and than sun... 😂
Lovely, even in snow. Im curious about your grazing practices. Ever tried holistic management, rotational grazing, etc? Thank you for the video!
Have a look at our videos from the spring, summer and fall months if you are interested in seeing our sheep at pasture. All our sheep go out once our pasture is grown up and of course, we rotate them.
Thanks for the tour Lynn. Love your old home….if only the walls could talk! Poor Arnie, I bet it still hurts him how his Mother treated him and you about the farm. Is she still living and do they have any kind of relationship now? (If that’s too personal, I understand).
Sounds like maybe she had other family members whispering in her ear.
So glad you share your farm with us. I love your videos!
She is still living in a home. She was the instigator although she had other family support. I think being treated that way by someone you trust, especially your mother, changes you and your ability to trust. I have kids and can't imagine ever doing even the slightest thing to hurt them. But on a brighter note, thank you for following along with us! :)
Lynn I was going to say are you having a farm tour again this year... LoL 🤣
Lol! I can see why you'd think that!😁
Nice to see the Snappy sons. Just curious, there was a real lunker of a lamb in yesterday's vlog, you called him "the little fat guy." Who is his father? (just curious)
He will be in tomorrow's video too. He is from Quince
Congratulations on another great lambing…you made it!!! They look so good, healthy & happy!
Your entrance sign advertises the registered Suffolks but not the Dorset? Did you start off with the Suffolk first?
It’s always sad when families are divided by money. I’m so sorry. It seems like you both have risen above it all and are better people because of it. I figure those as example opportunities of ‘what I don’t want to be like or remembered as’.
Thanks. It isn't over yet but the pressure is off! Yeah.
Yes, we started in Suffolks and the Dorsets came several years later. Our logo and advertising has been adjusted to reflect the change but the sign hasn't. I actually hadn't even realized that until you mentioned it! LOL!
Unfortunately, our story is not uncommon. I wish I could say we are better people because of it, but what it taught us was that you should never sign a contract without fully understanding it no matter who wrote it, and the legal system works for the lawyer who is the best not by what is right, and trust no one. I personally feel it has jaded me. Before this, I could never imagine doing something like what we went through to anyone let alone a child. I am glad the nightmare is over.
18:28 I think I can hear a cat purrrrring?
Oh probably! Lol!
Very nice . Do you sell your sheep for meat , or wool ? Much love ❤️ 🙏
Thanks. We sell mostly breeding stock
They do both, but mostly sell the sheep to other farms!
Awesome thanks 🙂
@@EwetopiaFarms you definitely have some nice sheep.
Unfortunately no long much of a market for wool these days. Which is such a shame, wool is such an eco-friendly product.
Beautiful farm. Wow, I don't understand how a parent could do that to their child, just greedy.
Bingo!😁 And thanks!🙂
Your farm looks a little like Sweden 🙂
I speak “sheep”, the ewe is telling scot to go catch some rats, she saying “we all work hard here, every time I see you, you’re either eating or sleeping”...yup, that’s it😂
LOL! Probably!
Lynn do you still have a lot of hay waste with the wrapped round bales? Is it worth investing in wrapped bales?
Not too much waste but I don't think I would buy wrapped bales. However, wrapping your own bales is very handy. The biggest problem we find is that they can mold, they have to be eaten within a day of unwrapping, and they have a short lifespan in that they should all be fed before the next summer or they turn to muck. But they are great for getting in that lush first cut early instead of waiting for it to dry and get stalky.
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Question, if Dairy farm was more profitable, why then did you convert to a sheep farm and take a loss in revenue?
Very long story but really boiled down to having no help. You can't run a dairy with one person
Sorry that Arnie’s mother was so mean
Thanks. It makes you appreciate nice people even more 🙂