TIME FOR A TRIM!! (pink eye, shearing day questions & fixing a lamb's broken leg) Vlog 293
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- ITS SHEARING DAY!
So I am answering some of your most asked shearing questions...
Also, I've noticed a ewe who looks like perhaps she had some pink eye and is either temporarily blind, or permanently. So I've began treatment and hopefully she will recover.
In the lamb pen, I found a lamb that somehow broke her back leg, so I am casting the leg in hopes of a full recovery!
So what do we do with all this wool??
Comment below with some cool ideas we've never thought of before!!
#wool #sheep #pinkeye
For all who would like to see the actual footage of shearing, I have linked an unlisted video down below. UA-cam just doesn't like me showing this, even though it is educational and a mandatory practice when raising wool sheep.
• Shearing a sheep.
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It’s crazy that UA-cam wouldn’t like the shearing. What’s wrong with a hair cut
Not sure... but its such a fight to get it approved, I just gave up...
It's because the growing animal rights movement has taken so many videos of sheep being "abused" during shearing. That's not to say that abuse doesn't happen, but they take videos of professionals shearing sheep and giving them nicks because accidents happen since you can't exactly tell a sheep to stay still and frame it as abuse. It's even been found that animal rights groups will *pay* struggling workers to abuse the animals for their exposés and because so many people don't live or work on a farm they don't know the truth so they are inclined to view the videos as abuse which is really unfortunate when all Sandi and farmers like her only want to teach people and share their lives. Unfortunately youtube execs seem to have bought in to the "wool is abuse" campaign since their algorithm won't monetize these videos
@@SandiBrock It's like the lambing videos...I'm glad I was able to watch that process before YT got so absurd about it. Frankly, I am always amazed at ALL that you do. How you handle different crisis, and that, though I know your losses hurt you emotionally, you still put forth an incredibly positive attitude. Keep on keeping on Sandi. We've got your back! I look forward to your videos, and love to watch every day....even the hard days.
I bet a good number of the people opposed to shearing have dogs that they take to the groomers for what is essentially the same thing regularly.
I wonder how many people who oppose shearing have piercings all over their body including in private areas.
I have a blind goat that has kidded three times. She’s an excellent mother.
Unfortunate that UA-cam doesn't like shearing day. Glad you go to the effort to still make the footage available for us that enjoys watching all aspects of your farming operation. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for watching!
Maybe they think they are abusing them.
Glenda Ruff, which is absolutely ridiculous!! Shearing a sheep is no different than you or I getting a haircut, or me sending my non-shedding dogs to the groomer. Everybody feels better after a nice haircut. Everybody! UA-cam is getting to be ridiculous and tyrannical!! I’m perfectly capable of watching a video (or not watching it), and drawing my own conclusions. I’m sure you are, as well.
@@songbyrdha you are absolutely right
When there was an oil spill down in the gulf a few years ago, we sent all out fleece from our alpacas... It soaks up the oil.
If people don’t like to watch sheep getting sheared than they don’t need to watch the video I don’t know why you are the one who needs to change
Agree!
I agree Myles...
AGREED DOUBLE
And yet there are a thousand dog grooming channels where neglected dogs get sheared for their health and comfort. Our society is so messed up in some ways. Just backwards.
I can't understand why people have to complain . They can Just push that button that stops the video instead of complaining. Go figure
A lot of people dont understand that to have a profitable and healthy animal farm business, the farmers take care of their animals and try to prevent sickness and injuries as much as possible. Watching Sandi (and other Farmers on YT) i see the transparency and real live information they give us and sometimes forgett the hate they have to deal with probably every day.
The huge animal savety and freedom movement we had in the 90's brought quite few problems to light, but sadly also threw every other farmer, who takes care of their animals and treats them right, in with the "bad bunch". And those horror stories stuck in peoples heads and even now 20-30 years later still persist. Quite a few things changed since then, but people love to ignore that.
I had a friend who is a very outspooken and opinionated vegan. The amount of information she picked up from those animal liberation groups and PETA was just mind boggling. And no matter how much "discusion" or different information you showed her, there was no reasoning with her at all. Some people are just to blinded by their opinons to SEE.
I just want to thank you Sandi for showing us what you can (despite the YT police). And give you hope that maybe for every hater you encounter, you also might show someone who has no idea what is really going on, that farming and animal handling is not all dark, dreary barns, wet flors, bad feed, Flies, rats and stink all over and dead animals in the pens with the live ones.
THE ONE THING I HOPE COMES OUT OF THIS CORONA MESS IS A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR FARMERS, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND THOSE WHO GET OUR FOOD TO MARKET!
Bev Southern Girl Amen!
@@bevsoutherngirl736 I was a Paramedic at the start of the world crisis. Can't say the other word without YT Police blocking me for 24 hours. I retired in February of last year after serving in 2 cities for a total of 37 years. And for EVERY FRONTLINE WORKER, be they Police, Fire, Paramedic, Doctor or Nurses we greatly appreciate hearing and seeing the support. It's hard work. Not everyone can do these jobs, and trust me, we're not doing it for the money!! I got paid less than a top manager at a large grocery chain of stores per year. I did it because people needed the skills and help I could provide at a critical moment in their lives or the lives of a loved one. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for acknowledging what we did and still are doing to keep everyone safe. Jenn from Ontario, Canada. Paramedic Retired. 💖 💖 🇨🇦
Hi Sandi, if anyone criticises you for shearing please direct them to the UA-cam video of the New Zealand sheep who had been living wild for a few years and they will soon see why sheep have to be sheared!
true!
I think he was called Shrek 🤣
Spodo Komodo there have been a couple more since Shrek, one just recently, crazy amount of wool.
@@rebeccajoensson He was amazing. He has since passed on, but what a story THAT was.
English riding saddles use wool. The panels, which are the long “pillow” looking structures on the underside of the saddle, are traditionally filled with wool. They use different types of wool depending on the use of the saddle. Wool is used because it conforms to the shape of a horses back, doesn’t breakdown as quickly as some fibers and can be adjusted over time if it gets compressed or the horses back muscles change shape.
My western saddle has a wool pelt about 3/4 of an inch long. Some times I use a wool felt pad that's shaped.
Interesting 🤔 of all my years of riding it didn’t occur to me to look at the materials in my saddles and why they are what they are. The more ya know!
My Australian saddles have wool flocking. Makes for a better fitting saddle.
I had forgotten about the wool saddle pads.
IF YOU DONT SHEAR THE SHEEP THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET FLY STRIKE AND THATS MORE PAINFULL THAN A COUPLE OF LITTLE NICKS AND MORE PAIN FULL FOR THE FARMER WHO LOVE THERE ANIMALS
Wool just needs to become "fashionable" again. There needs to be a large campaign advertising the benefits and renewable nature of wool. It fell out of fashion when synthetics came into the screen. Plus those who believe it's cruel ignore the fact that it plays a significant part in animal welfare.
Wool is already fashionable. If you visit Ravelry.com, you'll find an amazing number of people with wool enough to keep then knitting beyond this life. Patterns to go with all, too. I do think you can't have enough wool. 😊
The problem are big animal welfare organizations like peta... they show that wool equals pain and horrible behavior against animals... and that the wool industry is the worst ever and stuff like that. This are single companies and as u can see there are people who care for their sheep and dont behave like dicks around them... but with the picture of a devilish sheep keeper wool will not be accepted as a natural resource.. so in Germany its e.g. not a natural resource by law and many sheep farmers needed to stop keeping sheep cause it is not worth it. U pay more for the shearing people than u get for wool
In Australia it's very fashionable, we brag about owning australian wool products, has kept the industry alive in Australia. Wool rugs, wool boots, wool jumpers, we can't get enough of our wool products over here
It is. Is just very very expensive :(
Living in Florida,USA wool is too hot for clothing, but back in the day, ladies had hats made of wool. The crafting world should get on this. The best idea is to make wool soft sheep that look like our kidds. White wool can be dyed black if need be. I'm sure Billy will be very popular. Sandi I'm sure if you look into this there is money to be made for you and a partner.
Sorry about the jerks on tiktok. Love your videos
Thanks so much!!
Same
The US military uses wool socks and wool shirts because when it gets wet it still helps to hold body heat and blankets in the barracks.
Ken Yh plus, it doesn’t melt like synthetics, which is a big issue for the military (context: ieds, crashes, etc)
My Targhee wool is headed for a military contractor. I'm proud of that. No one can convince me this is unethical. Shame on animal "rights" groups. They are only online to have a "donate now" button.
Yep. I buy second hand wool military blankets to put in my dogs’ kennel(aka beds) during the winter. Their door stays open 24/7 except for our 2 young terriers when we leave for short periods of time…bc they LOVE getting into the trash when we aren’t home.🙄 But they LOVE their wool military blankets! Just have to use a ton of fabric softener on them thru several wash cycles to soften them up first.
People just don't understand shearing its not skinning the damn sheep
Not shearing them would be abuse. Their wool would keep growing so much & get so matted that it would hurt & interfere with their functioning.
how on Earth anyone can mistake cutting hair for skinning scalp? I refer to people but actually sheep are not so far away as mammals.
Yesss
Ugh they be acting like humans never get nicked. I love shearing time! It's so satisfying and the sheeps look so clean!
Betty should be fine as long as it's not a genetic defect she should be ok- She lives in a safe ,controlled environment, with free access to food and water so if she's a good Mom, she should be an asset to the flock
U-TUBE is getting too picky. I like to watch sheep being sheared.
Yet. You can go on UA-cam and see just horrible crap daily. Someone like Sandi who is teaching us gets dinged. Go figure.
Same thing with the birth of animals....like what??? You put stupid kids beating up other kids, but things that happen in nature can’t be on here 🙄
@@jenng2454 yes! The amount of bullshit that is ok and passes vs the amount of natural things being censored is RIDICULOUS. I hate youtube for that.
I really do not enjoy watching men flirting and showing affection with other men, but apparently for 'acceptance' of all people, we see this on tv. And to be fair, watching women flirting and showing affection with other women is not something I enjoy on tv. Well, generally PDA is not something I like to watch. It is something I definitely like to do though. LOL
UA-cam is like "Oh my god! it's skin, demonetized!"
SANDI you should use the wool to stuff little Billy, Ruby, Goat, and a plain white sheep plushies. Lol I don’t know if that would work but i sure as heck would buy them all.
Yes!
Would the followers buy wool from Billy, Ruby, and Goat? Would it be cost effective to ship small quantities of wool? Seems like crafters, knitters could make use of it. Send it to teachers as an educational activity. Maybe find out if a local teacher has any ideas on how they could use it? School group visits a sheep farm; the kidos take home wool, or onsite attach(glue) wool to a picture they draw.... Art teachers could use it like a brush or sponge for creative painting techniques. Anybody want to be a sheep for Halloween....I know where you can get wool to make one 😉🐑
I would buy one. ❤️🇨🇦
I from Denmark and i would buy one 🤗👍
This is such a good idea! I would totally buy a stuffed animal version of Billy, Ruby, Goat or Betty made from your sheep wool off your website!
They look so much cooler, lighter and happier after a cut.
I love that you show both the good and the bad when it comes to farming. I’ve learned a lot from you. 😍 Thank you
Thank you!
I agree! I think thats why we all can tell how genuine Sandi is, she doesnt sugar coat anything tells like it really is an can own up to mistakes! Love that about her
I like that you can see their actual body condition after shearing.
I know we use dog fur when they are shedding and put it in our chicken coop for softer, cleaner nests. We also leave some out for the wild birds, maybe wool could be used similarly.😁🐔
Not really. Our birds dont enjoy wool like they enjoy fur. Idk why they. Probably cause wool doesnt split that easy and they have to fight to split it.
Wool can be used as the fiber in natural material buildings like mudbrick homes. You mentioned in the video that you might use it in your garden, it works great for that a local farmer in my area sells it at the farmers market as cover for people's garden so I tried it and so far it has been great. However, I found that you have to wet the wool a bit so that it does not blow away the first day. I hope this makes some sense. My primary school did a lot of hands-on learning and part of that was learning how to knit/crochet/weave/sew and every year we would get some wool from a local sheep farmer and although it was a lot of work it was fun to learn about what work goes into making our clothes and not just seeing the final product. I wish more schools would do something like this.
I am a fiber artist, so I have LOTS of wool at my house. ❤🐑 Some of the ways it can be used depends on the fleece...different breeds can produce very different fleece. I use shorter belly wool for stuffing, felting, composting, nesting boxes, dryer balls & I have put what's leftover after bing in the garden. The combing removes seeds, etc. That crimpy yearling fleece would be wonderful to work.
mmmmm, wool dryer balls. you remind me i need to contact my friend with fleece to see if i can snag some for making dryer balls.
Wool also preserves moisture. It is a nice blanket for a compost pile. It is very slow to decompose. They make mats to co vet crops from wool and something else sooo😊. Watching sheeting is relaxing!
Can the underbelly wool be felted for shoe insoles?
We had our project lambs shorn so we had a easy start to carding their wool. And they ate more and grew better.
This is one of the most educational, compassionate and entertaining channels on UA-cam.
Thank you, Sandi, for sharing your knowledge and insight.
I’m full of admiration for your resilience and good humour 💓
The difference in a sheared ewe and a fluffy one is so insane, you think they're huge but they're tiny!!
And just imagine how much better they feel once it’s off! They lose 10-20 lbs and instantly feel so much cooler & free!
Blank you tube.
The wool could be used to wrap the shearing complaints . . . "wrap them in wool" . . . a pretty sad world when someone would complain about sheep shearing. Cheers.
I haven’t been able to get a haircut since this COVID19 started, I might be able to get a shearing before it’s over.
Me too. I am looking pretty shaggy.
They have to Feel Fantastic after ALL the Wool is cut off. Especially as Temps change. WOW! 👍
It's like taking 6 to 8 kilograms of ur back.
The wool doesn't bother them it's like climate controle(at like 75 degrees ish) not insulation. That's why u can where wool socks in the summer and it won't bother you. They don't get ever heated. There was sheep that escaped in Australia and was never sheaeed for eight years and he was perfectly fine.
I love how you take care of your sheep! 🐑 🐏 You are so kind to your animals
Thank you!
You’re welcome 😉
I love to see the sheep being sheared! It’s part of it, why not show it? It’s just silly people thinking it’s cruel when what’s actually cruel is letting the wool build up! You carry on ❤️ you do an amazing job!
Shearing keeps the animal healthy and comfortable :)
In Scotland, when i was growing up, if the wool was too carmel (useless) tou could give to thr chickens for nesting. St. Thomas More orphanage, where i grew up, we trade it for eggs and meat
I'm a knitter and my wife is a spinner. I am drooling over the long staple on that second ewe you showed the wool on
I think the wool should be used as stuffing for blankets to give the homeless. They would sure appreciate it on a cold day and it would keep them very warm. It would almost be like a sleeping bag.
But, if the blanket got wet? It takes forever for wool to dry.
I agree that would be cool
@@sukochilee4770 If you used a waterproof outer layer/seal the seams maybe it'd be more viable?
Sukochi Lee obviously it would have some kind of water proof covering like a sleeping bag
Sandi, please don't let the rude people of the world bring you down. You brighten so many people's days, including me! I love every single time you upload a video. It is definitely hard right now as a farmer in the world. You try as much as you can to educate, however, with all the incorrect information out there (Peta for example) it is so hard for people to see the benefit of these things. Hang in there! We are all in this together ❤
Hi, Sandi, with regards to using belly wool in your garden, we live in a carpet manufacturing town in the UK, Wilton carpets.
our local farmers are always looking for what we caul shoddy, to spread on the arable land.
WOOL IDEA: Can be wadded up and stuffed in ears so you don't have to hear your kids
fighting, screaming at each other and whining etc.
My kids are grown now but I know what you are dealing with. We spent 3 years in a 500 sq ft dwelling with three children. I would insulate the door to the bedroom for timeouts. Then listen to music for myself. Hang in there Mom!
U do this when u have an ear infection... wool helps against this. Not when u dont wanna hear it kids
Haha if only wool was enough to drown out my 3 kids...
@@teddybarchen1426 I think they are joking. A bit too much home schooling. 😏
Watching this as I am knitting some handspun local Finnwool for my sweater. All I see is "sweater, socks, blanket, hat, mittens" coming off each sheep, lol
For broken legs on my goats I use 2" pvc pipe cut in half length wise. I have several sets in various lengths in a bucket. Wrap the same way and when finished I put them in a bleach water bucket to clean and then back in the bucket for next time. I never have to look/ search for a tube for setting the leg.
Gotta love the haters, because they don’t know any better! Keep on keeping on Sandi!
It’s so weird I work at a working petting farm and we literally make a whole day out of sheering and the public is fascinated and they love it and Sandi belly wool can be used as enrichment for carnivores like dogs, cats etc also zoos like if for same reason
Ewes looking good... Sorry for the ones that is blind and the little one hooe the get better soon!
Thanks Riaan!
Sandi Brock Betty is a good girl
Sandi Brock is popcorn getting sheared
@@shepherdewan she wouldn't be I don't think because she lambed in December, she not pregnant again. All the ewes that got sheared are due in about 6 weeks I think. Hoped that helped!
Anna Digges popcorn dose get sheared as well some time and popcorn is a good girl
#WOOL would be a great padding for the inside of that cast!! Vet wrap tends to shrink in and could cut off blood supply, making the bone take longer to heal. It would be much better to have a soft (we use cotton in the vet office) inner layer before the towel roll.
Love your videos!
Stuffing teddy’s and pillows cushions too
and pet beds too
I had the same idea!
Omg...I thought of that as well...DEF an interesting concept
Those are all possible, but, don't forget: the wool does have to be cleaned first. And, some people like wool stuffing because it *_is_* natural, but there are also those who are allergic to it.
@@melissajarvis4829 i can't handle anything with wool i have eczema and i can't stand the feeling of wool on my skin
It doesnt matter how many times something logical can be explained, some people just wont get it and are set in certain mind frames. For everyone else however, you videos are fantastic, every bit of them! Your sheep are very happy and well looked after indeed, it's easy to see!
A cool use for wool I know about is needle and wet felting! It’s a kind of textile-based thing that you can make decorations out of, make dryer balls as a replacement for dryer sheets, and so much more!
Most wool that I have seen has been used as padding for service dog harnesses.
Specifically on the brand: "Bold Lead Designs" they use wool padding for their mobility harnesses- that help people who have mobility issues by bracing on their back or using counter balance where the dog pulls forward and the person falls back- countering the person to keep them balanced and on their feet! There is also more tasks that dogs can do and if you were able to sell the wool to leather shop workers I'd believe you would be helping out alot of small and big shops!
Sandi uses it as a tip for the shearers.
I don’t ever plan to own a sheep farm. But I watch these videos just in case it ever happens.
You never know.
Ah, that makes me want to get my spinning wheel going! There’s nothing better than the smell and feel of raw wool!
Describe the smell, please.
@@vgil1278 I don’t really know how to explain it. It’s a kind of sweet earthy warm smell.
Good morning Sandi, you said on previous video that had mouse problem in market lamb barn, so don't use wool in the garden. Mice love nesting material. We give our belly wool to friend of ours that is gunsmith. He uses it to pack gun parts in for shipping. Most of our wool goes to weavers and spinners that start with whole fleece. There are a lot of other uses for it, such as mattress pads in cold MN winters, felting for mittens, gloves and hats, insulation.
I’m an Indie Dyer so i LOVE wool. I make my living off of dyeing wool. My wool is mostly used for clothing (yarn) socks, sweaters, hats etc. But shawls, Christmas stockings, blankets...all are amazing uses for wool! I cry inside when i see all that beautiful wool you shear off that doesn’t get spun into yarn! I would kill to dye some .
You need to contact Sandy. Her address & other information is listed at the end of her videos. She is now getting her wool washed & all the other processing done - including made into yarn. 4/15/22. Hopefully you run across this video & my post, or someone who knows you passes this on to you. I just ran across a long list of Sandy's videos today. Happened to find 1 about shearing. We have our grandsons' this week & they have been watching her ever since I found her At 8 1/2 they get mad at UT for blocking birthing, mating. They love Sandy- she walks on water. They r so glad UT. Doesn't put cupid or sheep over the birth of lambs. They have cheering for some preemie lambs that Sandy created a nic u for. She has had some miracles. The boys love her taking the preemies
To the house at night.
Why on earth would UA-cam have a problem with sheering? Wonder if they came up with that rule while sitting at their desk with their luxurious wool sweaters on? 🤔🙄
Bear River Mama all because of animal rights people
UA-cam is broken
me dear, have a look at your labels on your sweaters and jerseys. Most of them are made from plastic these days (Poly Ethylene), because most of us are cheap and real wool jerseys and sweaters are very expensive.
Sorry, I do agree with you, UA-cam rules are cockeyed.
Aikie Marais totally agree, not this girl! I "invest" in a few good quality items and opt for quality over quantity! I have many different 100%wool garments, jackets, stag pants, blankets, sweaters, socks, and more!But I live in a very cold climate and wool lasts forever, it's fire resistant, doesn't easily absorb moisture and it is WARM!
I liked how all the ewes were checking out the lamb's cast! So inquisitive.
Hey Sandi hope you had a good Mother's Day weekend
Had a great day yesterday, thanks Braden!
Sandi Brock see the happy sheep with brown face is that popcorn
Baby wool yarn since you dont sheer frequently enough to get hard! This can make blankets ! Also because of wools properties pot holders ! Wool weaved purses !
I have to say I LOVE watching them get sheared and released from all that extra weight. Such a freeing feeling I am sure. Don't let the negative Nancy's dominate you. You do you!
I’m a textile artist, and I work in the arts & crafts/sewing industry. Wool is a magnificent fiber for so many things. One big trend right now is felted wool ironing mats. They’re 1/2 to 1 inch thick and provide an amazing surface to iron fabrics and other products. It provides a firm surface to help work out wrinkles, is heat resistant, eco-friendly, and portable.
I would really like woolen textiles to replace all of the polar fleece textiles that are so popular right now. The polar fleece and other plastic-based textiles, while marketed as environmentally friendly because they can be made from recycled plastics, actually shed micro plastics into the waste water every time they are washed. These micro plastics are accumulating in the oceans and ocean life at an alarming rate.
For wool use: my sister gave me years ago a mattress cover made out of wool. It was like a duvet, but all wool and it lays on the mattress under the fitted sheet. It makes the mattress so much more comfy!!!!!!!!just an idea.
Oh with my fibromyalgia I'd love to have a mattress pad like this!
Question: does it make it hotter in the summer?
Stephanie Ellis it doesn’t seem to . It makes it just more comfortable. It must use a lot of wool because it’s a few inches thick. Just think of all of the good wool that could be put to use this way, and at the price it cost, I’m sure the raw price of wool would go up to so folks like Sandi could start to make a slight profit off of their sheep sheering.
And it's more healthy 😍 btw in summer is cool,and in winter is warm. My late grandmam made for me and my sister 40 years ago
Poor Betty, I hope she gets better. Wool yarn for sweaters, I love my Irish wool sweater!
Betty is a good girl
I’m a textile artist and in a specialized program for it at school, as a class wool is a very large part of creating pieces and learning about the processes that go into everything textile in our lives. Wish people used it more often!
I had a futon business for several years. I used wool batting in most of them as it doesn't have the industrial crop sprays in them. Many are really allergic to the chemicals that are used on cotton, or simply didn't want a synthetic.
I adore you Sandi, you know that! I sincerely wish people would think before they speak. People who fuss about the lambs being produced for meat are the ones who think the meat they buy in the grocery store was magically created out of thin air in a lab. Those who fuss about shearing think they're super comfy and warm wool socks or sweater they wear was, again, *poof* created out of thin air. I wish those that hate would just stop watching and commenting. Wouldn't that be easier than writing a hateful comment?! I do want to say, I've wondered before if maybe some of the malpositioning of some lambs may be a result of the shearing closer to delivery, but i know those babies move around constantly, no matter what, so it probably has nothing to do with the shearing. I hope and pray you're having a better day today and we love you here in North Carolina! 💙 Megan 💙
No doubt the ones complaining about the shearing would be the first to complain that they’re being mistreated if you were to let their wool overgrow! Love watching your videos, your real and honest and so caring to your sheep!
Wool makes a great seedling covering, it retains moisture and the seedings can grow right through it. Use it to cover your carrots and such in a thin layer. Don't use as weed control!
It's Canada ..get some knitters and start a toque business . I would love to own a Brock toque ! Nice thick , warm hat for our 7 months of winter.
Knit some to look like sheep heads, for adults and kids.
❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦☕️☕️
in the old times wool was used to stuff mattresses! they would add new wool every year to refluff. pillows too. it was o fften used to stuff cushions in carriages.
and I like shearing day!! nothing wrong with a healthy haircut and even we sometimes get nicks on our ears(guys with the trimmers) just like the sheep can!
I loved the look that mama gave her leg brace when you put the baby back in. Like what in the world is that on your leg? 😄🤣🤣🤣
Send it to the Amish, and see if there are any watchers that can help on shipping charges! Can I help to arrange it?
That's a really good idea. They don't throw anything away.
Wish i could give this more then 1 thumbs up so here. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Send me too I'm sick of society. There's too much stupid going around. See people getting upset about what is essentially a haircut. The world has gotten ridiculous
I have seen the love & care you use with your sheep. While some people don’t agree with what you are doing they can’t argue that there isn’t a market for the meat & there is nothing wrong with your chosen profession. I would buy from you in a heartbeat because I know that you humanely raised these lambs! Good job Sandi!
I love watching the sheep and hearing them. 🙃🙂
Thanks Allie!
Carisa works so well with you and I love how you explain and ask her to do things. She a quite calming person.
Unusual uses for wool:
1. I follow TEAM Aquascape on UA-cam. They manufacture components and build in ground ecosystem ponds. I would think wool would make a fabulous prefilter on a pond. One of the things they need in their bio-filters are objects that give the good bacteria a lot of space for the bacteria to hold on to something while water washes by - so the bacteria stays in the filter and can clean the water as it comes through. If the wool were in a loose knit nylon bag, you could then just pull it out of the system, hose it down to clean out the gunk, then drop it back into the filter system.
2. I would definitely use it to create a footpath in the garden that you could leave untouched year to year. Till between the footpaths. Start by doing it every 10' or so, leaving paths between to be tilled under each year, giving you flexibility in the area between. In future years expand as desired. Might put down gravel first? Depends on your soil i think.
I'm too tired! LOL - drawing a blank now. Will add more later if i get inspired.
Oh, feel soo much better with all that wool off. Love it.
Ooh i don’t know why but you could use it for like stuffing for like dog beds??
Wool ideas, off the top of my noggin: A nice rug (maybe near a nice and cozy fireplace), when you said you felt sleepy made me think of something to lie on (e.g. on a mattress, or maybe as a pillow of some sort -- maybe use it for something like camping??), wool hat (perhaps not processed but just shaped into that more or less?), mocassins?
In any case, I like that you asked that question, cuz like you, I (and prolly many of us) would like to make use of the wool too! Thanks for the informational video -- didn't know anything about wool sheep/shearing before, but glad I know now!
I love sandi!! I love her work so much!!!! I hope she had a good mothers day!!!
Thanks!
@@SandiBrock Your welcome!! I love your channel so much!!! Its my fav!!
Sandi Brock do you give Betty a cuddle
It is so nice to see the sheep after they are sheered,how pretty they are. It reminds me of my dogs after I bath and clip them in the summer. They run around and act so silly,and so happy to be rid of all that weight and hair.
I noticed her adds were cut on this vlog wondering if she got a warning from you tube they love to penalize to support the animal rights groups but show blood and gore from truck and car accidents in 3rd world countries... the hypocrisy of you tube censorship is baffling. I have the utmost respect for sandi and mark, I hauled livestock for many years and found ranchers the most caring people. If I arrived early they would give me home cooked food or help me with emergency truck repairs.
ken shearman. I agree. Farmets are the salt of the earth! Love our farmers. Prayers for all our farmers in this crazy world. We can survive without cities but not without farmers.❤❤❤Sandi, Mark, Jack, and Jess Brock ROCK!!!
What I really don't understand when it comes to these so-called animal lovers calling this cruel. For the health and safety of the animal, sheep need to be sheered. If (and when) sheep are found that have escaped and have years of wool on them the sheep are often in rough shape. Or if it's a case of negligence, not seeing is often one of the biggest issues.
We shave and groom our pets. I just don't get it.
ken shearman cute sheep
My day is complete once I've watched a Sandi video!!! :) Super video with great information! Sorry that UA-cam is so picky about what gets posted.....I watched the shearing video and it's so interesting! Thank you for taking the time to put that one up, too! Hope Betty and Bum-Leg Baby both recover well! Hope Mark picked you up when he was planting! :D
That one ewe in the Waiting Lane to the one ahead of her,"Don't you DARE fart!"
Some great ideas...It would be good for wheelchair cushions, or various types of cushions to use, for people to avoid pressure sores when sitting or laying down. A non-ambulatory patient needs to be turned often. Cushions are used often, to keep the patient comfortable, & to avoid pressure points, that could create bed sores.
Your idea was great, for insulation Sandi, it kind of reminds me of the old kind.
I thought perhaps a cushion for under a carpet. Man made fibers, sometimes give off chemicals & gasses that aren't so good to breathe.
I hope you had a good mother's day Sandi!
Why does UA-cam not let you see shearing? They show dogs getting sheared. They can get heat stroke if they aren't sheared.
They will let me post it, but they won't push the video as it will be demonetized... so if they can't make money on the video, it will be a dead video...
It's perception. Watching a sheep being sheered, the animal is being held in an unnatural position, the animal can look like it's in some degree of distress. The action with the clippers look aggressive. A dog being groomed is standing on a grooming table, it may or may not have a loop around it's neck. Those who don't know think it's a noose. But the animal is calm, and is treated quite gently and the use of the electric clippers is more about precision and not leaving track marks in the hair or fur. A good groomer is gentle and they take they're time, having an animal that is calm and will stand still during the clipping makes it a lot easier. Dog's get clipped two or three time a year, so they learn the process. Sheep really just want to get out of there.
@@patrickinottawa27 If you have show dog they are clipped way more often than 2-3 times a year. Show dogs are clipped just about every show....
@@samisticdesigns3902 I agree, the whole point I was making is the difference in perception between watching a sheep being sheered and a dog being clipped. It's Apples and Oranges.
@@patrickinottawa27 Not all dogs who are sheared stand nicely with the loop on neck. Many struggle & some have to be sedated to be trimmed. BUT it is better for their skin! i consider my self a animal activist but i see nothing wrong with shearing sheep. IF YOU DON'T LIKE WATCH THAT KIND OF THING, DON'T BUT UA-cam NEEDS TO STOP PUNISHING EVERYONE FOR DELICATE WHATEVERS OF THE FEW!
That lamb with a broken leg is super chill that had be super painful.
You inspired me to find a local sheep farm and get on their meat waiting list! I have an entire lamb coming to me in late June and I'm excited! Thank you!
Edit: If it matters to you, I bought a dorper lamb from a South African-styled farm near Albuquerque!
Sounds interesting-what is a South African-styled farm and what is a dorper lamb? Thanks!
Put into cat houses for outdoor barn cats, i line my flower pots and in my hanging baskets. You can also felt the wool on wired baskets instead of using moss! Put in dog beds that have a cover for more warm in the cold winter months. Stuff teddy bears or pillow cases!
I’m in Ontario as well. Can the weather please warm up! 😕
PLEASE!!! so cold!
Sandi Brock Betty is cute
That dog is literally the happiest dog EVER
The sheep look wonderful...and I bet if they could talk feel better too ...and r healthier.. it's better for the babies ..have people seen the dirty mess a baby has to go through to drink if not shaved ? it's gross .. so people it's all good ..Dont watch if it bothers you ...thanks Sandi your doing wonderful your love for your babies shines through...🐏 😊💜 🐑
Such a good little lamb having that leg splinted! So cute! 🐑🐑 I imagined it would show signs of discomfort, or be irritated by you immobilizinng it. Just so good!
Just look at mum and the aunties all wondering what you did to its leg! Very funny
If you tap into van life and the people who make them. They love wool for insulation in the Van's, just a thought.
Felted wool pressing mats are all the rage for quilters! Sizes range from 10-in square to large rectangles. The blocks become real flat. I have a felted blanket underneath the ironing board cover on my homemade Big Board (24-in by 48 -in) pressing surface. Perhaps someone would be interested in cleaning the fleece and making felted wool pressing mats. Quilters would love another reliable source for this item! You are an amazing woman, Sandi! Thanks for all you do.
Just a thought, wonder if there would be a acusstic sound values that might change sound densities in speakers or even sound proofing
People used to use wool cleaned and combed as batting in quilts.. as stuffing for couches and chairs and beds.. cushions for dog beds and floor pillows.. and the typical yarns for sweaters and socks. I had a friend who used to use her cleaned and pulled wool for carpets that were like rag rugs. She would run zig zag sewing thru it onto a backing strip.. then braid the strips together for a rag rug design.
Also it does work well in gardens to prevent weeds.. but make sure to leave areas for the dirt to dry out as it can literally swamp your plant roots and rot them. Aka put around plants but leave the walking rows blank or covered with hay.
That's all the info I got. Maybe you could use belly wool as pockets in one of those poofy or weighted blankets? That'd be fabulous in my book. Also birds like using it for nesting if you put it out in little chunks on hangers with clips.. or a regular hanger with added chip clips.
I don’t know if you have seen this UA-cam channel “Our Wyoming Life” yesterday I watched on his channel I saw a Calf being born from start to finish. So if he can show it why can’t you show your lambs being born and for heaven sake‘s why can you not show your sheep be in Sheard?
I also watch Our Wyoming Life.. love their channel! And I noticed that some channels seem to get by with it while others don't.. so not sure if YT uses the eenie, meanie, minee, mo method or what
alot of his videos do get removed. It just takes YT a little while to catch up. It sounds like Sandi has some hater that flag some of her videos that gets YT to monitor her account closer.
I also watch Our Wyoming Life, love their channel
I love when you were putting the lamb back in her pen and she was calling out. It totally sounded like, "MA! MA!" and her mama heard her and was right there to meet her at the gate! Anthropomorphizing? Yeah, probably. 😜
I can’t imagine having a baby while wearing a wool coat! Please make them as clean and comfortable as possible before giving birth.
And how could a lamb ever find the nipple with all that wool over the top?
The little fellow whose leg you wrapped was so cute. It was quite content to have you doctor it's leg, but given the chance it took off to find mama. Sweet.
I alway think sheep look weird when they are just sheared and I think u could use wool for pillow fluff
Love ur videos
They look a lot different!
You absolutely can use wool in the garden. I am a spinner and I regularly hear about people using their seconds wool and waste wool in the garden. Also that long crimpy wool was lovely!
Sheep don't get tan lines, they get shave lines.
Regarding wool, my mom and I searched and searched for pure wool years and years ago in Ontario. We were able to source one store in Kingston and it was the last lot of wool we were able to buy. My mom use to knit Icelandic wool sweaters for us kids. It’s a shame to see no market for such a beautiful warm yarn.