A sad goodbye. (DAY 6): Vlog 268
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- Опубліковано 18 лис 2024
- Saying goodbye to not one, but two ewes today.
Not an easy thing to do, especially when you start to see them make progress...
But with loss, comes new hope.
And today was full of that.
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*Much respect for all of the care and the effort that you gave to that poor “downer” ewe. Frankly, it was a miracle that she even delivered a single living lamb, much less two of them! That happened ONLY because of your exceptional care. All livestock deserves to be treated as well as your flock is...* 🙏🏻
You have a lot to deal with regulating feed, inoculations, & so much more. Your love for your animals is beautiful too.
I guess I look at things a bit different than some. The downed ewe was an older ewe. She got sick and with help, stayed alive till she gave birth. She gave her all. Had two lost one. Then she just couldn’t go on. So Sandi is down a ewe, but gained a female lamb. So perhaps the ewe gave Sandi a replacement ewe.
The other older ewe gave her all and left behind two lambs.
It’s the cycle of life.
The little black lamb is just a miracle. To see this lamb near death at birth and now to see it standing up and nursing, is miracle. Proof that hard work really does pay off. Thank you Sandi
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So beautifully said
I know you have said the milk machine can feed X # of lambs. Why not putt put more nipples out for the group of bottle babies, so a less strong, beautiful lamb is not pushed off a nipple & can grow as fast as some bullying babies. You Runt from the last lambing, & another adorable baby didn't get a good amount of nursing time. Maybe keep a group of small even sized ones in an area separate from the older, large ones? Would that help the tiny ones? Also love seeing babies standup on a mama's back. Any mom who will tolerate a lamp massage from any lamp, is a good mom.
Kim, so beautifully said....I wish I could express myself so eloquently ❤️🤗❤️
I love that she's worried about a little grey roots, but her hands are covered in sheep ick... LOl Gotta love her
Farm life, you do what you gotta do!🤷♀️🤬
Trust me your not the only one who needs some touch ups in the hair department lol
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Probably because her hair is the only part of her that isn't usually covered in ick. Lol.
Love her is a bit strong.
F in chat for our girl. She fought hard, you fought hard... whatever was going on fought harder.
I was wondering if Rex took blood samples of your downed ewe to find out why she couldn't get, but could once she was up? Did the little white lamb with the weak front leg get full use of it's front leg? Did the spotted lamp whose back leg was broken or appeared so, get it's leg to heal? If you filled us in, I must have missed it. I was so broken up, that you tried your best to save that adorable little black & white lamb with the bad front legs. She thought you were her mommy. My super soft heart was broken once I saw the x-rays. I sat & cried like she didn't deserve her fate. I cry every time I watch that last tape of her. She had such a cute, beautiful face, she would get so happy to hear your voice & then when she saw you, she got the happiest look. Now we all have Ruby's baby who loves you like a mom, & watch suck your pants and run to you. Keep up the wonderful vlog you share, and make so many of us just waiting for your entry.
Hi Sandi, I heard you say that you were going to take things more seriously from now on, right after the down ewe passed. I have been watching all of you videos and I don't think you were not taking it seriously in the first place. You started treatment right away. You called your vet so many times you said that he was possibly fed up. You investigates other options, you changed your treatment, you pull her up twice a day despite your back. You induced her, twice... Sh**t happens and it's not your fault. The worst thing about all of this is seeing you beat yourself up for something you couldn't have changed. I think you are doing a wonderful job 💚
Sara Perote *Preach it!* 👏🏻👏🏻
When you mentioned that the downed ewe had a bad smell after delivery, it might have been mercy for her to go. Who knows what type of infection, and or dead tissue damage she might have had? You gave her your best care, thanks for supporting her thru it all!
Nancy Parker yeah, there was probably something going on there. If Sandi said she smelled terrible.
Pyometrium I suspect leading to septicaemia
Unfortunately, have to agree...Sandi, you might want to get that bedding changed out..just in case.
You worked so hard to save her, and you know just as it looked like she was getting better, at least you saved her babies
I'm honestly impressed by the amount of empathy and compassion you have for your animals. It is absolutely amazing, and one can tell that you are doing your absolute best to give these animals a wonderful life. Thank you Sandi for these amazing videos! They are super informative
At least she fought as hard as she could. She deserved the best but it was seen to come soon to a end. You should feel great about what you did for her and how hard YOU tried.. keep that in mind sandi, we may have lost 2 beautiful girls, but at least we know that they were happy.
As Thomas Paine once wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls." You are doing the best you can, and this was just a rough lambing it seems. Sending a virtual hug your way. I'm sorry that you're going through all of this.
Sandi Brock , so sorry for the loss of two ewes . You can take away from this that you never gave up !! Thank you for doing your vlogs
Definitely have to count your blessings. At least one of her lambs survived and you did everything you could
Can we see Billy? I want to see how big he has gotten!
It seems like this lambing there have been more multiple issues with ewe death, stillborn, bone strength than the last group. Have you discussed with your feed guy if there was anything that was lacking the in feed that could be added next time? Did Rex say if age is a factor? We are all with you for this and will be here for support for the wins and losses. Stay safe and healthy.
Oh Sandi, I'm so sorry about "our" downed ewe! Part of me had a really bad feeling when she immediately walked aaaaall the way down to the end, like "oh she's going as far away as she can so she can die". I've never owned sheep, but my best friend all thru middle and high school's family raised a LOT of them, and it was just something I noticed, that sometimes you'd find a passed one WAY farther from their "normal spot". Darn it, I was so hoping she'd turn around once the lambs were out! Poor thing.
I’m so sorry, THANKYOU for bringing me along on your journey. Thanks for your honesty in sharing the joy, laughter, frustration, and sadness that is part of your every day life! You have converted me! I’m too old now, but I always thought if I had a hobby farm I would have goats. Not anymore, I am so enjoying learning about the lamb life and yours especially seem to be so well behaved! You are a good mama and a great farmer! Please keep sending your videos. I am a grandma of four and I had a slight stroke in February. Somehow(God) had your video show up on my iPad today! I’ve been binge watching you and admire your hard work ethic and love for Gods creation!
I'm sorry to hear about the two ewes, especially the one who was down. You both fought so hard. At least she's no longer in pain. You did a good job Sandi.
The lambs give a whole new meaning to having a "spring in one's step."
I feel as a farmer, we grieve those losses as we the loss of anything that is our passion. They (ewes) both fought their fights they battle long and hard. The Great Spirit is the decider ( referee) in the end. We can only do is to honest with ourselves, the loss hurts but compassion lives on. Blessings.
Sandi....I’m sorry girl. She was so sick. You’re doing amazing. And as for the hair.....check with your stylist because here in America our salons are giving us color kits made up for our color and we can do it ourselves. May be an option. Or just set a new trend! You’re beautiful as you are. Love seeing the new babies. Makes me smile everyday.
Shannon Hainline ....yes Sandi....set a new trend and own it...Your face is what’s beautiful and no matter what anyone else says you have CLASS...A classy young woman who is doing God’s work...
You though everything but the kitchen sink in to save that ewe and she fought the good fight.
You are such a good Shepherdess. The Holy Shepherd has you and your ewes in His Hands. Watching all This lambing gives John 21:15-17 special meaning. When I see you trying or have tried all in your power, I wonder if our Lord isn’t asking, “Sandi do you love Me more than these?” (Your answer) Unmetaphorically speaking His answers are the same. “Feed my lambs. Tend my sheep. Feed my sheep. “ 😢 for your lost ewes. PS: Black Lamb “Ace” (for blacker than the Ace of Spades) is my favorite so far in this lambing.
Sandi, as I have watched other people helping animals with birthing their babies, I have seen several of them use the little blue nasal aspirator that they use on new born human babies... that might be a good thing to keep in your pocket when you are out welcoming new babies in your barn,,, but it is only a suggestion...
It’s a bulb syringe! I’ve mentioned it in comments a few times but I don’t think I’ve been able to get her to see it yet.
Tough day, there's a saying here ( Ireland) where you have livestock you'll surely have dead stock. Fact of farming life I'm afraid. But lot's of lovely new life around you. And you gave them every possible chance, nobody could have done any more. Take care.
You know you tried all you could, we know you did all you could & she died knowing you were really trying to help her. You did all you can and even though it is upsetting, you have to take peace in that. Here’s to a better day tomorrow. 🤞❤️
Sandi - Sorry for your loss. Life does have a beginning and it does have and end, but the end can be, and usually is, sad. God's blessings to you, Mark, and your family.
Goodvpoint. We had one calf a few years ago, started out great, then suddenly, wasn't, kept declining and her OWNER refused to give up on her. As long as someone else was looking after her. Itvgot to the point that id have to loft her, help her to walk the 10 steps to the goat(her own mother was a cow that couldn't be trusted not to step on her and then stand there looking around for her, trying to figure out where she was and why she was crying! So the most sensible solution, since her owner had a habitvofvnot paying bills, but wouldn't go BUY replacement for her.... was to borrow a recently weaned nanny goat from some neighbours. That goat gave her all...snd THEN some, but there was just no saving that calf. Heartbreaking to finally put her down, but I'm no longer young and her owner was happy to let things continue as they were. She wasn't improving at all...and HE wouldn't make any decisions other tgan wringing his hands and moaning about his bills...so i finally stated flatley, "I cant do this anymore. My body can't keep this up." He sobbed snd said maybe she should be EUTHANIZED then. Since he'd run up, and refused even token attention to bills with every vet within calling distance we both knew EUTHANIZED was a euphemism for "shot." Yet he still left the burdens, arrangements and GUILT! to me to deal with. Going so far as to THANK me weeks later for putting her out of her misery...he didnt think he EVER could have. I was both shocked and furious. Shocked that anyone could have watched her like that and still not been able to make a decision andca phone call...and that he'd take ME that much for granted. What? I eas going to keep feeding that thing until she was over a ton?! To say our "friendship" died, was an understarement. It showed me what a weak, usurious man he really was. When he came back tobme montgs later asking if id help him, someone had caled the humane society on him...i refused. Toldvhim it should have happened long ago. Forvsomevreason, he didn't see it the same way.🤷♀️
You left no stone unturned to help them ....... that will let you sleep at nite .......... the creation of life is not perfect ......... you are awesome ....... the care your giving is awesome !!
I've been out of sheep for a couple of years but we used to treat a retained placenta hormonal- either prostaglandin or oxytocin, aiming to induce contractions. In bad cases we'd also do an antibiotic flush of the womb. It really seemed to help. Might be worth discussing with your vet? :) It's always hard to lose them, especially when the babies don't survive too.
When dealing with our's, granted "only" cows, and mares, retained placenta was ALWAYS an emergency treated immediately. If it wasn't revolving in HOURS, then she'd get nailed as often as necessary with oxytocin. There was ONCE that taught me, as a child, NOT to be lackadaisical about placental retention. Turned out our barn was rampant with listeriosis! Learned WAY MORE than anyone wants to know that year! About a host of things.
The downed ewe gave everything for her babies. Bless you.
So sorry for the loss of the two momma ewes. I think God intervened there and called them to the heavenly pasture. You are a strong woman, Sandi. God bless.
I love you in the ‘ball cap’. Looking like a ‘verra cool’ lady farmer. Keep on caring for the animals in your care. You’ve made me so happy to watch your daily life.
Hi again SANDI
When she went to the farthest corner away from the rest I knew she was on the way out. Many animals will go off like that to die.
You did your best Sandi so faithfully treating her but something wrong and it wasn't meant to be...
Raising animals for whatever reason can never go perfect ever because they're living beings and any life at any moment can get hurt sick or die. So truly you must take the good ones be thankful and happy for them and then when the tough crappy ones come try to learn from them feel those and then go forward.
Happy to see and hear you're working on those many things and yourself!
You're doing great now so hang in there!
Sending Hugs from afar...
I'm so sorry that you lost the 2 ewes. It wasn't the out come we'd been hoping for, but, as you said, you learned from this. When the days are hard, think of the beautiful bouncy lambs.
I think what was wrong with her was beyond treatment already. But glad you got a lamb out of her before she died. 😌 sooo happy the little black one is doing so well now. 🥰What a roller coaster of emotions a farmer goes through 😲
Sorry about the ewes . But u have lots of babies. So that is better . Good luck on them new bottle babies they all are so cute.
I couldn’t be a livestock farmer. I’d be crying all the time. Great job Sandy! You do what you can. Life includes lost unfortunately.
I was crying just hearing the news... now i check in on the babies videos and yabber at sandi as if she could hear me. Her smile during the roller coaster of days is always amazing. Im glad she shows us where our food comes from... loving farmers across the world! A lost art for millions of families
She did bring into life a new lamb that survived. God Bless you Sandi. Thanks for sharing the real life with us.
So many speckled babies omg they are so adorable!
Learning is the word of the day. You always do you very best. Leaning something with the unfortunate is a plus. Keep being you god bless all of EWE. 😇🐑🐏
The cycle of life...... This is one true video of that!!
My days are complete with Sandi and her sheep!!!!
So sorry about the two ewes Sandi.
Goodness the sign of an amazing mother. Pushing one baby out and feeding and licking the other at the same moment. WOW. Five star momma.
HI SANDY,YOU'RE AMAZING THERE'S A DEATH AND YOU STILL HAVE A SMILE. WOW.
You did your best Sandi for both the ewes that died ,their spirit will live on in the babies ,so sweet seeing the lambs jumping around ,keep up your great work x
You do know your flocks Sandy. Young or old small or large, you can tell how they're doing just by the look and you know how to treat it. Sometimes successfully sometimes it's out of your hands , but you are a Shepherd to your heart
I am so sorry Sandi. You did the best you could to help her. It shows you truly cared. It was time for her to leave ❤
She wanted to be with her baby
Hugs Sandi. At least they're no longer in pain. Their lambs will grow up to be beautiful sheep.
The lamb with the black boots and black speckles is so adorable, but they are all so cute. Love watching them jump and but each other. So sorry for the two you last. You tried! And love the solid one,my favorite color!
Sometimes animals will isolate themselves when they sense they are about to pass.
Regardless, you did an amazing job Sandi Brock. I'm sure even Mama Ewe was grateful. ❤
It’s almost a relief when they pass sometimes. It’s hard work but so much to be thankful for. ❤️
So sorry for the losses, Sandi. You have their lambs which were their gifts to you. Take comfort in that. HUGS
I'm so sorry u lost two ewes, but u got to think positive. They lived a happy life. Loved the lambs sleeping together, there adorable.
Tough day for sure. But look at them lambykins. Look at that black one, he will chase away all sadness.
Look at all those successful births, all that new life. You're doing good Sandi. We love you.
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So sorry, Sandi! It's so hard because you care so much....which is why we all love to watch. I'm so sorry it was a rough day, but you did all you could.
Sandi I am new and simply hooked. Can’t watch any thing else. So sad when the babies don’t make it. But so is life. Love Myles. He loves you so much. I love your dedication to your calling.
I love it when the lambs look like they are smiling
So sorry for the two lost ewes. Why do we always learn our biggest lessons from the worst of circumstances? Btw, thanks for the mailing address...I sent à Sandi lambing kit with goodies, but not to that address, so hopefully it will be delivered to your farm house. Oh well, I’ve learned something today too it seems. ❤️
Once again, thank ewe so much for sharing all of this with us! Ewe are awesome!
So so sorry, you were a good shepherdess! You have a true love for your sheep as the Lord is our Shepherd. Blessings to you this week.
She stayed alive long enough for her babies to be born ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so sorry. I understand this kind of loss.
Anyone that works with sheep knows it’s hard to save a sick one. They lose their will to fight easily and it’s sad.
And boy this one fought hard.
Exactly!
i cant be leave how hard you work and you take so much time to look after all your sheep
I am so sorry for the loss of your ewes, but your babies are absolutely the cutest things. We had dairy goats, and sometimes you lose them no matter how hard you try.
I’m so sorry. I’m a weirdo but I just love watching the lambs play. They’re just so playful and clumsy
When you're raising animals some lessons are more difficult than others. Take what you have learned and move forward.
Sandi, those sheep are so very lucky to have you. I just worry about you getting so tired. I would give anything to come help.🐑🌷
goodbye sweet ewes you did good job now mama sandy will take care of your babies! there were 2 that died and neither had to be put down they both died natually sad! they are at piece now! new babies now and the ewe that had one lamb and was having another and the pregnant ewe came over and kissed that baby was cute scene! i have a suggestion you should put all those cute moment one picture at a time on posters or tshirts or cups and sell them!god bless you
The Mama that Passed away was obviously really Sick, Tired and Weak after giving birth. Her Off-Spring will carry ON their Mama’s Legacy. The Loss of two (2) Ewe’s in the same day is Disheartening. 😫 We Feel your Pain, Sandi. Thanks for letting us know. 👍
Just remember that you worked hard to save her.
Your lambs are just the cutest when they do their little hop, skip and a jump!
There's a cool term for it called gamboling.
Reminds me of baby goats the way they muck around.
I find that taking care of an animal draws me close; builds a relationship, and makes them hard to lose. I discovered this forty-five years ago when I had a little sparrow that got hurt...I took care of it for three days; it was soooo very hard to have it die. It hurt. We bond when we take care of someone.
Shite happens and even though you know it is coming, you still.feel it. You have no idea how wonderful it is to watch these new lambs come into the world when life is so topsy turvy at the moment. THANK YOU for your unvarnished honesty.
Those shall Pass so others shall Live!!!!! You're doing a Great Job Again!!!! On a Brighter note!!! Let the Hair Go Gray!!!!!! Once it grows out it will Look Great!!!! Look at Mark!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊
Oh Sandi...so sorry about the two ewes you lost...it's sad, for sure. But I love how you grasp the joy of the wee lambkins and all you do to get them started! I am always telling my husband your ups and downs: I've learned so much about sheep from watching you and I, like you, have learned to take the good, as well as the bad. A reality that goes with any kind of animal husbandry, I expect. Keep your chin up. Tomorrow is a new day. Love your Vlog's. Take care.
I've been out of farming since I was 18 but I"m sending Sandi Brock a huge hug because I know what it's like to lose one of your "family" so to speak. She gets to know every ewe and ram in her farm and no matter if they are just raised to produce lambs for market, they are still part of her family. I often cried when I lost one of our breeding does or bucks (rabbits) even if they had produced hundreds of babies for our farm.
I love watching them too. I like seeing them hop around.
as much as it is sad the downed ewe died ,Im pleased for her to do it on the farm with you and her flock,and not with the stress of being shipped.You do a great job ,I love all your vloggs ,keep well and safe to you and all your family.Cheers from Australia
Show feeding the lambs more. Lambs can make you count your blessings. You do a great job!
God Bless you Sandi, you have done all that you can for that sweet Ewe,
she fought hard to get her babied here and you helped her in that fight.
There are hills and Valleys in life and your going to give it all you have and it still might not be enough.
But you learned lessons through her and with her,That you will never forget.
Yes its hard and yes it hurts.. But you pick your head up pull your hair back and keep going!! Your such an Amazing lady!! You inspire so many on here don't ever forget that 😃
Big hugs to you sandi lots of prayers the rest goes well for you and your Ewes and lambs much love n prayers from the USA
Thank you so much for loving and taking such great care of all of your animals. I truly am living bycuriously through you. I have an autoimmune disease that make my days not the brightest or happiest but watching your videos has really giving me peace and tranquility when I needed the most. I cry at times when they die, but it’s the circle of life. Once again thank you
In Livestock as in life, things can change in a heartbeat. Today, I checked your Instagram. I am a fan. Thank you so much for sharing the birth of those precious lambs.
The little black lamb is adorable! The spotted ones are adorable also. The newborn at towards the end of the video is feisty!
That rain! I'd just throw a blanket down and sleep in the barn with that glorious ASMR rain on the plastic roof. I'm glad the downed ewe passed on her own and took that decision off your shoulders. You get kinda attached to the ones you have to fight for and that makes shipping them a little harder. You fought for her and she fought for her babies. It wasn't in vain, you have one beautiful lamb to show for your effort, and that little one wouldn't be here if you hadn't done everything you did. We love you Sandi! Happy Easter my friend! 💙 Megan 💙
Aww don't worry Sandy! Just enjoy the little things in life, like those cute lil' iddy bitty lambs jumping about! 😍😍😍💝💝💝
So sorry for the two ewes passing. But you have a bunch of lambie pies to make you smile.
You did the best you can. I have to agree with you watching these little spunky lambs is the fun part. I look forward to ur videos.
You truly see the whole miracle of life cycle. Good, bad, new life, death, it’s a rollercoaster. Thx for loving them all. ❤️
Happy Birthday Sandi! I love your videos and look forward to notification of your new videos especially during lambing. I’m sad you’ve lost some Ewes with this lambing group. I hope the rest of lambing goes better. Keep up the good work. You are a great Shepard!
Sorry Sandi, it was what was best for her. She had been down so long she is peaceful at last. Birds, birds, birds! You could make a horror movie from them! Soft rain sounds. Blessings
Ooooh my heart!!! The little black one..
U really did all u could for that down momma...she gave u 2 live babies ..still 1 doing well...great job
The last ewe omg let the first suckle while still giving birth.
That is John....really outside of her control....they come when they come...😁
That was one BAMF Mama! Gotta clean and feed one while giving birth to another! Mama's gotta do what mama's gotta do!
natural instinct at play, they try to birth the lambs a quick as possible to reduce the smells that would bring in predators when they are out on big pastures. They would than move their lambs far from where they had them once dried off to also reduce the smell.
I love the way the lambs just jump up in the air...
Sorry that you lost those 2 ewes... the cycle of life is hard on our hearts sometimes losing and sometimes gaining. These babies are beautiful and what miracles of life! I love to watch them run & jump. It was so cute to see that one lamb give you the delayed reaction of a head shaking up & down, like he was answering you. Hugs sweet lady, glad y’all are doing well during this trying time.
They are just the sweetest babies! I always save your new videos just to watch when I get home after work. I would just sit in the barn all day just to watch them.
I was so hopeful that when the downed ewe had lambed she would get better. You did such a good job with her..it is always so hard to have them die but your right about learning from it all. God bless you and your wonderful sheep.
In these crazy times thank you for giving me something hopeful to see when I wake up every morning. Even when it’s tinged with a little sadness all that new life is a good reminder that life will always find a way to go on.
Look at all the healthy babies jumping around! Just love watching this! ❤️
Sorry for the loss. She gave you two new additions to the world.
Thank you for breaking up the monotony of my days 💕
Sandi tag this lamb feeding 10:55 so that when your down you can click on this video and hear your words “miracle”. Your doing a great job!
So sorry for your losses ! Wow. I'm sure that has to be so hard. I know you really take excellent care of your animals. Yes. Tough day. Sending you my ❤ and 🙏