Sandi, I was reminded of your comments on Kinsey running aaround whenever you're using your handling system - our dog was great as long as he had something to do, as in a command. We used hand signals that we learned from a book called "Good Owners - Great Dogs." Even a command to SIT (particularly if you teach her a hand signal for that, so you won't have to call out over the top of the lambs on weening day :-) Or maybe there could be a command, "Guard & Sit" - just a thought. Your lambs look beautiful!!! Yours in Gratitude

I love how surprisingly chill the lambs are, LMAO. They look like kids at a slumber party without mom around.

To say that I love Kenzie is an understatement, she is so darn funny watching her run around! Love their to pieces! And Temple, she’s an amazing, smart and educated lady that has pushed the animal husbandry to new and high standards! Love your videos and your love for your sheep and farming!

Temple Grandin is a wonderful lady!!! Her process of going through the gates, shoots or whatever you call them. Make the sheep feel completely at ease because that’s what they are used to doing. When they go through the gates at the slaughterhouse (I hate saying slaughterhouse it sounds barbaric ) they have no fear. Temple’s process is so humane they feel relatively no pain.

Temple Grandin knows her stuff. i find her videos very helpful myself. she has a very ethical but yet business way of thinking

You really have a feeling for how the lambs will act. Some never gain that feeling, that interaction. Temple Grandin is one of my hero's and I have read most of her books. Her handling techniques make so much sense. If only more animal owners would stop and watch what the animals do naturally. Kudos to you once again for being on track.

I absolutely love Temple Grandin. She has done so much for the meat industry. It looks like you're doing your part pretty well too.

That little black one stole my heart. They are just adorable and you are SO good to them. They did not seem stressed out. Love from Burlington On ♥️

Came back from my year 13 mock exams here in Uk, what a better way to rewind than to watch some sheep and lambs !!! Thanks for making our day Sandi !!!

Running lambs are amzing... but the running jump 360s are LIFE!!💕

Oh, I could not let the tiny one go, I would convince myself to keep it and say it is my new lawnmower/ woolly puppy!

Sandi, remember when the roof blew off? You were sure that a near-disaster lambing would follow. The lambs look great and there are lots of them.

I can't believe the first ones are already getting weaned! It feels like just the other day!

That one lamb climbing back into the trailer!😆🤣😂

You should do a timelapse segment of the newly weaned babies learning the watering bowl it would be so cute lbvs

Those lambs are so chilled out, they don’t seem bothered at all! Love those billy babies ❤️

When the one little lamb mounted the other, my 5 year old said "that one wanted a piggyback ride" 🤣

Kinsey is like a manic muppet who pops in and out of a scene and creates mayhem and mirth. Just love the energy and joy of that dog!

My daughter showed me your videos and I am hooked!! Isn't she such a wonderful daughter for doing so!! Love your videos and keep up the great work!

FIRST COMMENT!!! YAY!!! I get my Sandi and her sheep fix!!!! My day is complete with Sandi and her sheep!!

I am a huge Temple Grandin fan. I’ve learned so much from her 👍❤️😘💖

Some of your older lambs already in the barn reminded me of teenage boys with their voices cracking when they baa. Cracked me up. I used to teach at a reassignment school and every now and then some of the older "boot camp" kids would make a run for it outside. We used to do the run Forrest run for them. I loved it when the lamb made a break. Looked just as bewildered at some of the knot heads who ran.

I loved watching the top of Kenzie’s tail run back and forth along the side of the handling system.

Those are beautiful looking lambs! Your TLC has made a big difference.

It’s Canada Agriculture Day. Feb 11. Thank you Sandi for all the hard work and the vlog!

My grandfather was telling me yesterday how he found a weaning bucket that he used when he was in his teens (81 now) and that no one knew what it was until he explained. It had a 7 inch hook on the bucket so when they jumped at it to get it the bucket didn’t fall. It was so funny to hear him and then see how you do it. He mentioned leave feed out and slowly seeing them eat less milk and more feed gone.

Love hearing the lamb song and the moms calling to them. I think it will be cool to watch the progression of them getting used to no more mom. Thanks for showing us all this. Luv every minute of the vid. Never worry about making too long of a vid, they go by so fast.

At first they thought Sandi was playing fun games, now the mum's are plotting. Baaing reminds me of my twins as croupy babies, carrying them both around at the same time. Stereo bleats. Glad it went so smoothly

What’s so amazing when I watch your videos is the sheep already know what your doing. Before you even do it. And there ready to go! It’s so cool!

Yup they are LOUD. Our lambs are field weaned. We set up 'lamb lounge' at the side of the field with lamb only gates. We work at getting most of the lambs in creep area. Then block the gate. What ever lambs are still with mama, we crook them out and put them in 'lamb lounge'. We do this a couple of days ahead of the broker coming. This way we can judge if they are eating drinking well before Pete gets there. Bottle babies are in the barn until we move everybody in the creep. They get moved to creep too. They have had grain, pellets and hay in their pens. They are eating well too.

Aww, it does hurt the heart to see the mommas looking and calling, but this is just reality. I’ve seen other weaning days both on your farm & others, and I’m not sure if it’s my imagination or what, but this one seems to have gone the smoothest. Reality seems to be that the ewes tend to accept it faster, especially the more experienced moms. Definitely doesn’t go that way all the time...we had a Nubian Nanny that was the sweetest, most gentle girl in the world, who was an amazing momma, and she was always totally fine with her babies being handled...until weaning day rolled around. Then it would take 6 big men to wrangle JUST her alone. Didn’t matter that she’d been kicking her kids away from nursing for a couple weeks, the moment she saw the trailer backing up to the gate, all hell broke loose. I was always just so grateful she didn’t have horns, but man could she do damage with those teeth, feet & that thick skull oh hers without them. That SUPER protective drive made her invaluable as a momma when it came to keeping her babies safe, but hooboy- when she’d turn it on us, we were in TROUBLE! 😂👍 Weirdly enough, once the kids were loaded and moved, within a day she was completely chill & didn’t even call for them. I was always so glad when she’d have doe kids that we’d planned to keep, as then she didn’t have to be separated from them, and we could leave them be. Abby was an amazing little goat, and although she passed away from old age almost a decade ago, I still miss her. A lot of our current females are her direct descendants though, and every year we get at least two or three that are her splitting image & temperament. This weaning day ROCKED Sandi - you two ladies did amazing!!

I get so tickled at the dog. It bounces up, and then it's over there. Like it's hyper. Can't help but laugh.

Hey, if you have your interior trailer lighting on when you load it makes loading easier and if your trailer doesn’t have interior light then a good flood light does the trick!! Awesome videos keep up the great content!

Your videos always make my day! Ever since I first found you I’ve been hooked!! I live in MD where most of us are dairy farmers, so the life of a sheep farmer seems crazy! But it’s still so interesting!

Ah, my lamb fix. It is kind of embarrassing how hooked I am on your videos, Sandi. Love the podcast, too. I volunteer at our local zoo and spend a fair amount of time in the goat and sheep barn - the area where visitors can interact with the little critters. Mainly small goats because they are less intimidating for young children, and if truth be told, some adults. We have a flock of Jacob's sheep with the most amazing wool and horns. They are very quiet and generally keep to themselves, unlike the goats, who are into everything. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Carissa and you are a wonderful team. Great job Ladies.

1. I’m not the only one that watched the lamb take on the gate and lose. I had to immediately rewind and watch again. 2. If I had a way to buy and raise Billy I would. 3. I’m wondering how long it will take the little one to hit market weight. 4. I know professionals when I see them - and you are a professional. 4. Will never stop watching your videos...

Wow! They definitely came through loud and clear! About halfway through I had to turn the volume down. Luckily the moms and the lambs settle down quickly. Thanks for a lovely video.

FIRST TIME COMMENTING!! OMG i feel like ive officially watched a full series! Lol. I came across your channel and started watching when these babies were born. And now they are all grown up and being weaned! How exciting!! Thank you for your channel! Im just an animal lover who now annoys my hubby with the sound of ewes and lambs every now and then 😂😂

I just love your vlogs so much. Watching while i am at my desk job, and its just brightened up my monday so much. :)

I love watching the dog in the background jumping up & over everything!!!

Have you thought about sending your pup to a stock dog trainer for good solid basics? She is often working against the 'flow' and you. Just a thought. It is hard to focus on her training when you are going so many directions to get your jobs done. Really enjoy your videos and appreciate all your hard work. Now I am going to the kitchen to shake the 'blats' out of my ears! : > )

I look forward everyday to seeing your videos. You are such a hard worker between the lambs and your summer job out in the field.

I’ve been thinking about Temple Grandin ever since you first showed us the managing system!

Hi Sandi, you mentioned Temple Grandin, I love her videos. Very smart woman and teaches alot. Great video has always. Luv n huggs.

Kinsey is SO athletic!! She just effortlessly bounces around on & off things. Crazy dog! What a fantastic group of lambs Sandi. They look REALLY awesome.😊

I was just watchin' The Kovaricks KZfaq channel, they talked about handlin' their cattle and how it was influenced by Temple Grandin as well. I'm glad today went well.

The sheep farm life fascinates me. Thank you for these videos.

Omg been waiting for this video all day another amazing video how time flys ready for the next lot of babys cant wait so excited please keep the videos coming looking forward to the next video love you guys god bless

Carissa is such a big help. :) She's the next sheep whisperer.

She's a pretty smart woman, specially dealing with animal behavior. I've been lucky enough to visit with her about it.

Great program. Your lambs and moms are in great shape!!!

I have no idea why I watch your channel, Sandi. You are kind and entertaining, but I'm not into farming or sheep or live stock or anything like that. I still love watching your videos though, and it's become my ritual to turn on your latest vlog after my kids are in bed. Thank you for all the effort you put toward your videos on top of your already exhausting job!

Vlog 236-. I got such a good laugh out of watching Kenzie move an dash back& forth, helping to load up the lambs. I think she did such a good job. Way to go Kenzie!!🤗

The lambs have put on weight nicely prior to weaning. They should fatten up nicely in the “feeder barn,” and bring a good price from meat producers. Sandi’s excellent husbandry is manifest!

I think I would not be a good sheep farmer. :( I keep wanting to say, "Ooooh....keep Billy's obvious baby!" and " Awwww....keep that little runt!" Love your videos....and I'm following Mark now, too!

I missed not having my Sandy fix on Saturday and Sunday. I have my lunch hour planned on your videos showing up. Have to have my sheep and Sandy fix.

That looked fun lol they are getting so big so fast love the babies can't wait til April comes

Glad you are doing progression videos on Moms and babies.

Aww the little black and white lamb 🥰

Great video. Love your dog, I need to get a puppy to keep my GSD busy. Your helper looks like she really enjoys the sheep.

I've wondered if you followed Temple Granden's research. I am a special ed teacher and she is such a great inspiration.

... the lambs weined, they are full of piss & vinegar. Sounds like the sale barn or the county fair. You put so much good energy into your thoughts. That's awesome!! Coming from a ranch upbringing it takes alot of prayer & buckets of faith.

Saw a documentary on temple. Was very cool what she did for the livestock farmers.

With cows once the udder is full they really start to ball for their babies. Ps they are some really!! nice looking lambs.

That first bottle lamb looks so white and fluffy! So cute!

That's some good looking weanlings you got there! Thank you for sharing!

Friends of mine do this same thing in Snowflake, Az. except with cattle. Actually with cattle used in rodeo events, they are not kept in a barn but on open range.

You have the BEST help!

I love your house and your dog sitting so patiently for you outside. The babies are so cute especially the black ones

Seeing Kinsey work behind that gate was great!! If you could, while the animals are in the chute, you could encourage her to be behind the animals instead of running up and down the chute. It might help get them to think more forward. Overall I can tell you’ve been working with keeping her behind the gate when you push and it’s working!!

BBbbbbaaaAAAAHHHHH! My husband came downstairs to see what all the bleating was going on. He thought it was me again.

Looking like al went pretty well & a good video Sandi plus a extra person always handy 👍🙂

You have a very nice set-up, getting everything right at start-up goes along way toward success or failure.

The lambs are 😊So cute, Kinsie is good

Sandi you need to enter your woolies on the voice. LOL God bless you hard working Lady.

That ewe at the end has a deep voice dang.

I really enjoy watching your vlog

I’ve never been completely certain what your dog is doing, but I love to watch!

Hi Sandy I'm see video right now 30 Min break🙃 it looks so so nice outside that what i would say lamb run forest run don't back.each day they look great.🐑🐑🐑😉

First! They don’t seem that noisy to me! You two did a great job of handling them, smooth! I’m sure it felt like confusion but it didn’t look that way. Love watch, wish I was there!

I’m so excited for hoof trimming 😂 I know it’s coming and I have my fingers crossed we get an extended video 😜

They sound so cute while they are talking lol.. Them talking is better than music anyway haha. Keep up the great videos.

Your pup is certainly enjoying herself

Love your content, love the idea of seeing how the ewes and lambs cope with the weening, and how your barn will (hopefully) get a little quieter day by day! If your keeping any replacement lambs to become ewes, I would be interested in seeing how you integrate them into your flock.

These ewes have been through more than one weaning. They probably couldn't wait to have some _peace and quiet!_ We'll see how they are the next day. Lol

Hello,friend great,video so,beautiful and very sweet I love all your beautiful sweet lambs so much and the sounds they make so fummy,they make my sad day thanks 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐅🐅🐅🦓🤩🤩🐅🐅🐅🐐🐐😁🙄😎😘😋🤩😍

I watched this video today and saw Temple Grandin's name in the title. I had not heard of her until yesterday. There was a video in my You Tube recommended list done by her about the humane treatment of pigs through the meat processing process.

Awww...they did great!!!!

Wow! Have only just come across you and your hubby's channels -- so interesting. Thank you :)

I just love your dog!!! ❤️

I forget how cold it is up there Till I see your breath they great looking lambs Congratulations. Marks driving around Australia. These lambs and ewes are not as bad

Good afternoon, Sandi. Glad your weekend was good. Remember your vanishing coyote? I think he came and visited me and took two of my turkeys as a parting gift... Oh the joys of livestock management. Do other farmers in your area have problems with predators?

You do great job on this farm.

"Are you waiting for me?" "Why no, Sandi, I'm waiting for Santa." :)

Good afternoon, Sandi Brooks.

Thankyou for showing us....it is so interesting

Your Temple Grandin worked!!

Hi Sandi, it’s my first time commenting ,I just want to say how much I love watching you’re channel and to saying thankyou for making it so enjoyable and also to ask two questions ! Q1 will you keep little Billie for future breeding ? Q2 You have 2 border collies ! Why does the older one ( never heard what his name is ) not go into barn with you like Kinsey does ?