THE WILD SHEEP OF THE MONACH ISLES | Farming in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland

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  • @classicambo9781
    @classicambo9781 3 роки тому +46

    This and the last video alone have made subscribing one of the best decisions I made recently. Hit the subscribe button if you haven't already!

    • @andacochran8703
      @andacochran8703 3 роки тому +3

      I’m relieved!

    • @diane9247
      @diane9247 3 роки тому +2

      Have already. 😎

    • @actorhenners
      @actorhenners 3 роки тому +2

      I'll think about it. Ah who am I kidding...I subscribed months ago.

  • @donnafink6262
    @donnafink6262 3 роки тому +57

    The clarity of the water and the whiteness of the beach was amazing. What a beautiful area. The sheep seemed to be happy with their new haircuts and of course being turned loose again. Due to the remoteness of the area is the wool taken for processing or just left to mulch the land?. The sheep themselves were quite handsome. Cammy this was wonderful to watch video to watch. Thank you.

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +22

      Thanks Donna, The wool is just buried as It costs more to take it to processor than it's worth unfortunately.

    • @rodneyswales6538
      @rodneyswales6538 3 роки тому +1

      Do the lambs get left for natural increase.

    • @lillyess385
      @lillyess385 3 роки тому +1

      Well, it's beautiful but it's too cold to enjoy, even in the summer.

    • @gregedmand9939
      @gregedmand9939 Рік тому +1

      We're there flies in Eden? Fly strike must be a major problem here unless they have developed a strong immunity.

  • @lorrainehamilton5051
    @lorrainehamilton5051 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the Hebridean/Shetland sheep wool, am an avid knitter my favourite colour is the Shetland Black, love the variation in the shades. And those horns...so cute! ❤

  • @cw4608
    @cw4608 2 роки тому +3

    I am a retired dairy farmer whose had dairy cattle and goats, but never sheep. I love your Scottish burr and get a kick out of your curly mop and energy. I enjoy seeing the different breeds of sheep you feature.

  • @annahkurtin5345
    @annahkurtin5345 3 роки тому +48

    Those things aren't flies. They're buzzards. You didn't cut the line a fly landed on it.
    The sheep may be almost as gorgeous as Swiss Valais.
    Happy to see someone rebuilding and preserving the past. Real humans, someone's ancestors, struggled to cart those stones to a house site, to make a safe place to bring up the future. Will we have anything as valuable to leave behind?

    • @classicambo9781
      @classicambo9781 3 роки тому +1

      Gorgeous isn't it? I hope so, mirrors on the moon if nothing else 🙂

  • @merriannerodgerson2223
    @merriannerodgerson2223 2 роки тому +1

    Scotland is so beautiful.

  • @GeoffreyMoore-i9k
    @GeoffreyMoore-i9k 21 день тому

    AMAZING scenery, you'd never expect the water clarity and white sands that far north of the equator
    Reminded me of the Isles of Scilly
    What an amazing experience Cammy
    Thank you for sharing (or shearing lol)
    Geoff

  • @beanixdorf6977
    @beanixdorf6977 2 роки тому +1

    I kind of lost myself in this video. The sheep were gorgeous and the land was amazing. Thanks 🙏

  • @richardhoover7569
    @richardhoover7569 3 роки тому +2

    Outstanding. Got to say the guy with the blue t shirt with beer in hand and one in his back pocket, reminds me of guys at a wedding reception, with open bar, ordering two at a time.

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +1

      It was a long walk back to the bar 😅

  • @canuckpagali
    @canuckpagali 3 роки тому +15

    A trip to Scotland has vaulted to the top 5 on my bucket list, thanks to a sheep shearer and a hoof trimmer! You fellows should be made honorary ambassadors for your country.

  • @danielcross1043
    @danielcross1043 2 роки тому

    ¡Gracias!

  • @l.mcmanus3983
    @l.mcmanus3983 8 місяців тому +1

    It’s funny to see the white sheep being the odd ones out in the flock. What beautiful sheep!

  • @ahillfarmer4910
    @ahillfarmer4910 3 роки тому +31

    Amazing footage of an amazing island. The last couple of vlogs have been stunning and so interesting to see how things are done out at these places.

  • @The_double_ewe
    @The_double_ewe 3 роки тому +8

    Just when I was bored waiting for my fleece to soak I check UA-cam and here’s a fresh sheep game.

  • @pumperswife2248
    @pumperswife2248 3 роки тому +15

    I am so jealous of the gorgeous land that you call home. I’m from Texas and we have beautiful lands as well. Praying one day I get to visit Scotland.

  • @angus9941
    @angus9941 3 роки тому +1

    My mom was from Scotland.. love this from Canada

  • @timgledhill4607
    @timgledhill4607 3 роки тому +5

    Videos are getting unmissable. Thanks for sharing this… 👍

  • @colleenkopp56
    @colleenkopp56 Рік тому

    Absolutely FANTASTIC!!
    Why are there so many flies?
    The water and the sand were wonderful!

  • @jimmynicolson3214
    @jimmynicolson3214 3 роки тому +13

    Smart looking sheep and always more fun working with a good bunch of people. Beautiful islands.

  • @farmvetfilms
    @farmvetfilms 3 роки тому +7

    Lovely sand on those beaches, Big Sean would have that spread on the fields in no time. Another brilliant video.

  • @45ltr
    @45ltr 3 роки тому +2

    Aye Cammy , you dont see Sandi Brock messing about with boats , its refreshing to see the other side of the sheep game with your travels to the various parts of bonnie scotland

  • @JudyJudyJudy44
    @JudyJudyJudy44 3 роки тому

    Thank you do much. I've been blessed this a.m. by your video.

  • @annyoung6560
    @annyoung6560 2 роки тому +2

    Great to see the places in my homeland I’ve never seen before. Love your channel.

  • @davidnicolson6443
    @davidnicolson6443 3 роки тому +6

    Grate vid cammy. Some of the wildest things known to man those hebredian sheep

  • @danamama6766
    @danamama6766 3 роки тому

    The site of the stone buildings deteriorated that once were established homesteads is just chilling sad eerie and beautiful. And what a joy still there not demolished. That is freaking beautiful. The preservation of the main buildings of that past wee community is wonderful which is not a strong enough word really I just can't think of the right one right now...I also see the Dogs doing a great job then the humans seem to bugger it up a bit haaaa. The sheep being herded through the grass my goodness what a beautiful sight that was. And the ending with the sheep running so happy free feeling good without that heavy coat was beautiful. And well worth that shot of cheer in the end boys you deserved it!! Thank you for taking us to this other magical place Cammy. hugs

  • @pinkladycool100
    @pinkladycool100 3 роки тому +9

    Breathtaking scenery xxx

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 3 роки тому +1

    A stunning and dreamy isle, lovely sheep, adorable dogs, funny gentlemen, fly-coated camera (ugh!) and at the end the sheep say "Wheee...yipeee...yay...wheee...bye see yas!"

  • @ivandavidson5599
    @ivandavidson5599 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful part of the world, have to take a tour up there sometime. Spent a day up in Scotland buying some ewe's, the farmer drive me round his local area and had lunch with his family. One of the most enjoyable days I ever had.

  • @Vaari1117
    @Vaari1117 3 роки тому +3

    Aww, they’re like weans being let out of school getting out of the pens! Beautiful sight! Well done 👍🏻
    Absolutely stunning bit to be working, can imagine it way back when it was populated…🥰
    First I started watching cows feet getting sorted, now I’m watching sheep being sheared…lived in the sticks all my life, but still find it a joy to follow!
    Thanks guys n girls…I’m Mhairi, btw, and I live in Port William…kinna near Graeme Parker 😆

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +2

      Brilliant Mhairi! Just blame Graeme for getting u into all this farming stuff😂

    • @Vaari1117
      @Vaari1117 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheSheepGame hahaha 😂 indeed! I'll be catching up with what I've missed on your channel, looks fab! 🥰

  • @shepherdess_paige2415
    @shepherdess_paige2415 3 роки тому +1

    Another fantastic video Cammy

  • @jhmiller35
    @jhmiller35 3 роки тому

    Those sheep are so gorgeous. And so are the islands.

  • @victoriagill3337
    @victoriagill3337 7 місяців тому

    I’ve dived here and studied the grey seal population. Absolutely stunning place. We slept rough in the old school house

  • @ritamgilsenan629
    @ritamgilsenan629 3 роки тому +3

    Oh Cammy the white sandy beach. Really enjoyed another fantastic video.

  • @jonboyle326
    @jonboyle326 3 роки тому +1

    lovley drone filming good crop of ragwart in the yards hate that stuff we have it here in the hills in australia

  • @maihochzwei5440
    @maihochzwei5440 3 роки тому +2

    Cammy, those drone shots were amazing. Awesome video!
    I was very distracted by the gorgeous fluffy sheep dog though 😅

  • @tamnoneedforalastname6775
    @tamnoneedforalastname6775 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic drone footage!

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 3 роки тому +1

    I love your videos Sir so I will subscribe now. Thank you. I do have a little trouble under standing some of your words. But you would say the same about this old hill Billy of north central Louisiana. I just put on the close caption. lol

  • @gungadin6889
    @gungadin6889 3 роки тому

    Fantastic scenic video of a rare place. That black n mottled wool is worth a fortune here to the fanatic home knitters here, my wife is one
    All your sheep farming vids remind me so much of growing up on a sheep ranch. Dont miss the backbreaking shearing of the long hours lambing. Great extended family comadere
    My first three horned sheep, ancient genetics

  • @tanyajenkins919
    @tanyajenkins919 3 роки тому

    Beautiful island where those sheep roam. I like the flat land lol. Have a good day . Hi to Lizzy and baby.

  • @patriciaruppert201
    @patriciaruppert201 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely gorgeous scenery and the sheep have a beautiful place to live. Flies were really something. Sheep were so excited after being sheared and let out. They were jumping and running. Awesome. ❤️

  • @MrFarmingmad
    @MrFarmingmad 3 роки тому +2

    Have to say cammy, followed your videos for a long time now, but these last two videos are the best I have ever seen, so much to see and learn, simply fantastic 👍 🐑

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks very much. It’s all downhill from here i’m back to drawing lambs in my next video😂

  • @janekeleher3090
    @janekeleher3090 3 роки тому +3

    that sheep with 3 horns was fantastic!

  • @JudyHart1
    @JudyHart1 3 роки тому +3

    What beautiful footage you got with the drone, stunning. Oh, those sheep are gorgeous, oh so very sorry the wool can’t get into the knitting chain.

  • @johnkerr3769
    @johnkerr3769 3 роки тому

    just goes to show you the devastation of the highland clearances...but what beautiful scenery....thanks again cammie for yet another great video...john from dunfermline.

  • @juliepenn5313
    @juliepenn5313 3 роки тому +9

    Oh my, what beautiful scenery! How awesome to get to spend some time there?! Thanks for sharing it, Cammy; Absolutely loved the video! EDIT: I forgot to mention the drone footage was stunning! Your voice-overs were well-spoken and made the drone shots a cinematic experience. (I saw a bunny in the drone footage!...and in the shearing footage, a 3-horned sheep??!)

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks Julie!!

    • @westzed23
      @westzed23 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, I saw a 3 horn sheep too.
      They're so fluffy, I'm going to die!

  • @mjallenuk
    @mjallenuk 3 роки тому +1

    Bloody hell Cammy... Your editing over the last few is outstanding. Fair shout you had some great location for filming but it's been put together so well! Not sure how you're doing it with the young lad around even with super mum Lizzy on the case. Just well done you guys are obviously a smashing team!

  • @joycetaylor5847
    @joycetaylor5847 3 роки тому +1

    Breath taking beauty there. The sheep seemed to like their trims thanks for sharing

  • @thisoldnurse1521
    @thisoldnurse1521 6 місяців тому

    ❤ those drone shots. Beautiful. Hey ha it’s warm as bath water too. 😂

  • @ser3589
    @ser3589 3 роки тому +3

    So beautiful! Gorgeous drone and photos. Thank you.

  • @sandilewis9706
    @sandilewis9706 2 роки тому

    Oh my goodness such beauty!!! You needed one of those Australian hats with the small dangling corks all around to get the flies out of your face. Have you been to the Isle of Sky?? My grandmother was from there and I want so much to visit Scotland. I had 2 kids born to my Dwarf Nigerian Goat a few weeks ago and their names are Skye Isle and Angus! Love your channel Camy!!💜

  • @DaibhidhBhoAlba
    @DaibhidhBhoAlba 3 роки тому +7

    Math fhèin!! Bhidio sgoinneil, a Chammie. Tha mi cho moiteil d’fhaicinn a’ gabhail ri cultar na Gàidhealtachd agus cultar agus eachdraidh Gàidhlig na h-Alba san t-sreath seo!

    • @classicambo9781
      @classicambo9781 3 роки тому +2

      Wow - amazed at how well UA-cam translated that.

  • @fernlintner65
    @fernlintner65 2 роки тому

    Incredible blog thank you so much for this it brought tears to my eyes to see this beautiful place so beautifully kept and what a great honest up to date TRUE account of this awesome place

  • @musicbones1
    @musicbones1 3 роки тому +2

    No fear of heights here! What beautiful scenery. Some day I hope to visit Scotland.

  • @ChetsWife3
    @ChetsWife3 3 роки тому +2

    Cammy, my first post on your channel. Love your videos. I couldn’t make out what you were saying when I first started watching your vlog about 6 months back, but now I understand most of it. Are you speaking more clearly or am I just getting used to your accent? Our priest at our Episcopal Church is from Scotland ! Like yourself he’s a nice guy. He wore a kilt at his wedding and he and his wife have a daughter, Niamh. Kiss the wee one for me! ❤️

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for persevering Catherine! I think i’m going to wear a kilt for lambing next spring for charity! 😁

    • @gungadin6889
      @gungadin6889 3 роки тому

      @@TheSheepGame please dont bend over while lambing in the kilt. We'd be stareing at the the Scottish Crown Jewels

  • @lizhrubik3936
    @lizhrubik3936 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my it’s even more beautiful than the first video. Thanks for sharing this with us. 💐

  • @lisaward7969
    @lisaward7969 2 роки тому

    The scenery there is breathtaking but oh those flies 😮

  • @laurelsemcek4693
    @laurelsemcek4693 3 роки тому

    I heard the Hoof GP mentioned. He is known all over ☺. Giving him over 1 million subscribers. 🙂 congratulations GP🍾🍾

  • @cliffthegardener
    @cliffthegardener 3 роки тому +3

    👍👍another great video Cammy

  • @sondragill6739
    @sondragill6739 3 роки тому +1

    You definitely live in a magnificent place.

  • @Melinda_WA_US
    @Melinda_WA_US 3 роки тому +1

    Footage was amazing. A 3-horned sheep!

  • @pamelachappell3005
    @pamelachappell3005 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for the aerial footage. This island is beautiful. Reminds me of the caribbean.

  • @denisepalmer7624
    @denisepalmer7624 3 роки тому +1

    What a Magical Place, oh the Stories that could of been Told!

  • @rogerrogers7393
    @rogerrogers7393 3 роки тому

    nice scenery and nice looking Hebridean sheep too

  • @claymonsterpottery
    @claymonsterpottery 3 роки тому +21

    Did that one sheep have three horns?!?
    I’m like, “OhI can’t wait to visit here too!”
    Cammy says “the flies…”
    Well, maybe not.

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +4

      😂 yeah 3!

    • @kthemi10
      @kthemi10 3 роки тому +1

      A tri-unicorn 🦄

    • @Teeniebfable
      @Teeniebfable 3 роки тому

      The flies aren’t the worst, there’s the midges! They are tiny evil bloodsucking horrors that inhabit the west of Scotland and can drive the toughest people to tears and into insanity!

    • @Dark1Wonder
      @Dark1Wonder 2 роки тому

      Yeah, that's exactly what I'm thinking.
      "Oh it's so beautiful and the sheep are so cute and OMG! Is that some king 3 horned devil sheep?! I love it!

    • @gingerbaker4579
      @gingerbaker4579 2 роки тому

      @@Dark1Wonder ROFL. "Devil" sheep? Multiple horn sheep is quite common in some breeds. Try to educate yourself.

  • @CowleyHillFarm
    @CowleyHillFarm 3 роки тому +1

    Incredible video! My favourite yet

  • @purplebunny7728
    @purplebunny7728 3 роки тому

    Those were some very tough people. The storms had to have been mind blowing. I'm not surprised that no one lives there now. The flies would drive away everything. I'm sure the wool helps the sheep. I will be checking out more information about this area. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

    • @jessicapearson9479
      @jessicapearson9479 2 роки тому

      The flies lay eggs in the wool. The eggs hatch and turn into larvae which then start eating the sheep's skin under the wool.

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts 3 роки тому +1

    The sheep are sooo beautiful! I’m bowled over.🦌💌❤️🐑

  • @SuperKristinG
    @SuperKristinG 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing! I loved this video. Beautiful scenery. I have never seen sheep like that. They are beautiful.

  • @MarieFitts-od6mv
    @MarieFitts-od6mv Рік тому

    Amazing colored fleece. Makes me long to be there just to get my hands into it and have an opportunity to spin

  • @Murphycats
    @Murphycats 3 роки тому

    What a beautiful place!!!! The drone shots were wonderful!!! Really like watching good sheep dogs work even if it didn't work perfectly! I love how the sheep ran and jumped when released. I think they were glad to get rid of their heavy coats!

  • @elizabethkingson519
    @elizabethkingson519 3 роки тому +1

    More spectacular scenery! The water was so glorious! I didn't expect that. Your country is amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing these videos!

  • @cheriefletcher6087
    @cheriefletcher6087 3 роки тому +2

    Wow that place is beautiful. I love the sheep🐑

  • @christygatto
    @christygatto 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful sheep, that boat you got on looked about 100 years old. Another stunning video Cammy, I want to move to Scotland!

  • @lindahawkesworth4300
    @lindahawkesworth4300 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing footage! What a beautiful Country you live in! Love you guys! 😍

  • @alexmullen8752
    @alexmullen8752 3 роки тому

    Ah dae miss the islands, true beauty and un disturbed beauty.

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl 3 роки тому

    You are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful country. Your drone footage was amazing. 😊

  • @Windsongwoodshop
    @Windsongwoodshop 2 роки тому +2

    We really love these videos with the amazing scenery and your interesting commute to work.
    We would like to know what happens with the wool. Perhaps there may be a niche market for these fleeces for handspinners? I would dearly love some of that beautiful wool, what a wonderful color it is.
    Thank you for your brilliant channel.

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  2 роки тому +2

      I'm going to bring them home next year! Too good to waste!

  • @joanlittle3899
    @joanlittle3899 3 роки тому

    I know that it was a very job. But I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all it took to make this video. I just loved being where I will never go.. THANKS Love granny90
    c

  • @zebiboots
    @zebiboots 3 роки тому

    Loved the isle. I think I could live there for the summer. God bless

  • @bossmare1480
    @bossmare1480 11 місяців тому

    What a beautiful breed of sheep.

  • @ellencarver5575
    @ellencarver5575 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video really enjoyed it, beautiful Island, these sheep looked in really good condition what a grand life they have an Island all to themselves and no people or dogs to bother them.

  • @mllee2008
    @mllee2008 3 роки тому

    These dogs are just incredible at what they do!!

  • @ruthgallant6047
    @ruthgallant6047 3 роки тому

    Beautiful sheep and lovely beaches. Thanks for taking us along. 🇨🇦

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts 3 роки тому +1

    What beautiful land! Even the ruins have a beauty! Thanks soooooo much!🦌💌🐑

  • @cjames21
    @cjames21 3 роки тому

    Beer for refreshments got to love it

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts 3 роки тому +1

    Oh, I lust for some of that black fleece to spin and knit or crochet!🦌💌❤️🐑

  • @TheresaG21
    @TheresaG21 3 роки тому

    What a beautiful place. Love that the historic info is also in Gàidhlig. The Hebrides are one of the few areas in Scotland that Gàidhlig is still spoken.

  • @pendergrass4418
    @pendergrass4418 3 роки тому

    Those old home sites are incredible

  • @cindycreateforlife
    @cindycreateforlife 3 роки тому

    Wow, just stunning! I think you would have to be pretty hearty to survive on those isles, I’m sure the weather isn’t always pleasant!💕🇨🇦

  • @jennyparamor4354
    @jennyparamor4354 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful scenery

  • @habslover2306
    @habslover2306 3 роки тому +1

    The sheep are beautiful . Since the wool (at this time) is useless, what are the sheep raised for? Heritage, meat, grazing services?
    The flies would have driven me nuts as would the small dinghy. The sheep, the land and the craic would have made up for it though. Thanks Cammy for another great video.

    • @TheSheepGame
      @TheSheepGame  3 роки тому +1

      Basically grazing services! 😁. The craic was definitely a highlight 😂

  • @mamawnamidreviews9978
    @mamawnamidreviews9978 3 роки тому

    Your country is so beautiful! The scenery, I could stare at it for days! I also love the history there. Plus, I love all of the accents! All the live and best from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @vwvw4
    @vwvw4 3 роки тому

    Wonderful video, Cammy, you sure are lucky to be able to visit such gorgeous islands. Just a hint for future videos. If you are touring another exhibition, please take full shots of the informatiive plackards for a few seconds and your viewers can then stop the video to read all the information and look at the photos. Such fit and healthy sheep; are they all wethers? You sure had a lot of flies, but I was thinking better than the scores of mosquitos we have here.

  • @kindraericksen7077
    @kindraericksen7077 3 роки тому +1

    I love these videos where you show the countryside of Scotland so beautiful. Your logo is also so cute and it actually kind of matches your hair as well as the wool of the sheep! You should use that hair to your benefit just like good old Bob Ross did on those painting videos! Use your hair as an asset as you seem to be doing!
    Really enjoy this videos glad I subscribed. I may have to look into buying some cute item with that logo! Cheers from Wisconsin USA

  • @jeanettem.2857
    @jeanettem.2857 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful country.

  • @barbaralavoie1045
    @barbaralavoie1045 3 роки тому

    You guys do get to have some enjoyment as well🤣😂👍

  • @92alphagal
    @92alphagal 3 роки тому

    This was an awesome video!! Scotland has always been on my bucket list as my ancestors are Scottish/Irish. Thank you so much for sharing….I would love to visit here!!

  • @brandonharden1165
    @brandonharden1165 3 роки тому

    Those sheep are beautiful! Look like a cross of an Icelandic and Shetland with a little Jacob thrown in there....just beautiful it’s amazing how they can basically exist with little care..reminds me of the Smith Island sheep from the Virginia barrier islands
    Thanks

  • @keithaspin5160
    @keithaspin5160 3 роки тому

    Fantastic Cammy!!!!

  • @OohMax
    @OohMax 6 місяців тому

    Flies… I heard that rosemary will keep flies away. I put a rosemary plant out the front door in a pot. The front door was a main way for flies as they love hanging out on the covered porch. We have had very few flies inside this year. Bonus, sitting on the porch does not include cardio fly shooing exercises. I wonder if it would work on your flies. Maybe a sprig or two on the camera, in a button hole, etc.