Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep | How to Raise Your Own Lamb

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  • Learn if sheep are the right animal to add to your farm or homestead. Find out all of the pros and cons of raising sheep. See how we raise and breed hair sheep to produce our own lamb meat. Learn all the basics of selecting and caring for your first flock of sheep.
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ความคิดเห็น • 231

  • @NellieGirl
    @NellieGirl ปีที่แล้ว +28

    After eating lamb fir several year I don’t even like beef. I’m spoiled!! Lamb meat, goat milk, fresh eggs and garden vegetables!!!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!!

    • @natemorgan7184
      @natemorgan7184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You ain’t wrong

  • @thelynnwiseman
    @thelynnwiseman ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i wish i had a chance to watch this video BEFORE taking on my poor sheep.. what you have taught me in a short 17,minute video is phenomenal! about to busy my brain with more of your videos.. I can not thank you enough .. best wishes from Scotland uk

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!

  • @georgeb2085
    @georgeb2085 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Im Watching your video from Sydney Australia. I've seen a person walking a sheep around my neighborhood and it looks quite tame and obedient. Your video is awesome, I loved it! It's informative and insightful on the care that is required for these beautiful animals. Well done on making this great video to help and inform others who are curious. Its really quite special how your sheep need you to live good healthy and happy lives.... kind of how we humans are like sheep to God and need his protection and guidance in order to live good, healthy and happy lives. Thank you.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words!

  • @AZHighlandHomestead
    @AZHighlandHomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This is the first time I have heard to not get sheep first if you haven’t had other large livestock. We have kept rabbits and chickens, but not bigger animals on our homestead. Thanks for the info. Subscribed.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for subscribing! Sheep are very hard to detect illness in and treat effectively. Experience with hardier species first can help immensely.

    • @AZHighlandHomestead
      @AZHighlandHomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@YouCanFarm I can understand that!

    • @krissycus
      @krissycus ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I'm also in the AZ high desert- considering getting sheep as we have quite a bit of shrubby grassland on our property. But I'm definitely not into high maintenance animals. I'll stick with pigs and rabbits for now! Please let me know if you end up getting any sheep and how they take to the native AZ grasses.

  • @dorfrez
    @dorfrez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you for your honest portrayal of the challenges in raising sheep

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it!

  • @NadesikoRose
    @NadesikoRose 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You can also check out your local 4H organization if your country or state has one, they can direct you to reputable breeders or even have good stock that they are looking to sell. Plus you are helping the kids involved, which is always a good thing in my book

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good point!

  • @natemorgan7184
    @natemorgan7184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You did a awesome job explaining. All my neighbors raise sheep in the 100s and everything they’ve explained to me is exactly what you’ve said in short amount of time!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome, thank you for the encouragement!

  • @lindamarshall8279
    @lindamarshall8279 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi there, I realise you posted this video some time ago. However, I really want to say thank you for all of the really useful information you included. I think the idea of a few feeder sheep to start with is an excellent idea, which I know I wouldn’t have thought to do. I also really appreciated your video on comparing sheep with goats, and finally the links you include. Thank you for your clear, informative style, with facts not bias!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I'm so glad you found these helpful!

  • @markpiersall9815
    @markpiersall9815 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Consider installing a Screech Owl nest box. Owls eat rodents which host ticks and attract pit vipers. Coyotes also eat a lot of rodents as do Bobcats. If Owls nest, there will be less food smells on the ground to attract hungry predators.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a great idea, thank you!

  • @hb.hoffman7983
    @hb.hoffman7983 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent, informative video! Thank you!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @roannegrasso6035
    @roannegrasso6035 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an informative video. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @paullong4471
    @paullong4471 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for sharing.God bless.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @5erkan5
    @5erkan5 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wiw, that was great, thank you very much for this amazing information. Best wishes from Turkiye.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @PineRidgeHomestead
    @PineRidgeHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Really enjoyed it.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I'm so glad!

  • @janefromcanada6943
    @janefromcanada6943 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! So much information! Thank you so much for sharing your experience :)

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @oraldomullings7816
    @oraldomullings7816 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative. Thanks alot for sharing

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @umarbindaud8175
    @umarbindaud8175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Urs experince is amazing. Great job

  • @MrSyed8kt
    @MrSyed8kt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative...the only video on sheep farming that I have seen was completely helpful and encapsulated the requirement and preparations for starters who aspire to rare sheep....I am from J&K (India) ..Thanks

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

  • @steventhomas8964
    @steventhomas8964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Thank you

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. Thank you for watching!!

  • @abbyu209
    @abbyu209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a very good video, thank you.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @AdventuresinPopUps
    @AdventuresinPopUps 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, great info

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome!

  • @payambagheri8854
    @payambagheri8854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the great videos ....

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them!

  • @villagesheepkm1276
    @villagesheepkm1276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @TheHandmadens
    @TheHandmadens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We are raising sheep ! Sheep are the best 🐑🐑🐑

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! I love my sheep 💕

  • @fludrbywest3886
    @fludrbywest3886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much information ❤ I don’t think would liked to keep sheep! But love your videoed🫶❣️🙏🏻

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING
    @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Videos.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I'm glad you like them!

  • @quailjailss
    @quailjailss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Subbed. Great points and well presented!
    Love the colored flock btw.
    I’ve had black belly sheep, but I’ll be crossing katahdin to east friesian. Interested to see what I might get

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! That sounds like a very cool cross, two of my favorite breeds! I'd be very interested to hear how they turn out.

    • @quailjailss
      @quailjailss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm just hoping I can keep the lambing ease of the hair sheep, but extend the lactation length by a bit.

  • @Bibiboy
    @Bibiboy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for share

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching

    • @Bibiboy
      @Bibiboy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm yes thanks for rp

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sheep are clever not stupid

  • @servihomestead4324
    @servihomestead4324 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very, very informative video about raising sheep. Yours look great. Only thing I don't fully agree with is the use of electric netting. Just never got the hang of it and often had problems with tangling, shorting out on the grass, chickens and lambs getting stuck in it, ugh. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I understand, it's not the easiest to work with.

  • @josephnakale7343
    @josephnakale7343 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good information I am planning to buy few sheep in future,but the place is the challenge because I don't have a bigger land however I am opting for local Damara breed because they are both browsers and graizers at the same time, thanks for the video.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. That sounds like a good plan.

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aw the 🐑 getting a cuddle

  • @rueldeveyra1256
    @rueldeveyra1256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks I can comment already

  • @billyj.swain4sranch718
    @billyj.swain4sranch718 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info, thank you 🐑✝️🌧🙏🏼💙

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @JnkAbstrq
    @JnkAbstrq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video and information. I have been considering starting with two 🐑 sheep. I'm in New Mexico with very little grassland and absolutly no wooded area.. Definitely interested in raising meat lamb vs having many chicken.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two is agood number to start with. I hope you can find a good source of hay out there!

    • @JnkAbstrq
      @JnkAbstrq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm yes there's a few vendors.
      Should I stay away from Alfalfa?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, you can feed alfalfa. It is high in calcium so it would be good to also offer a regular grass hay, and of course a good free choice mineral so they can balance their diet. Too much calcium can cause urinary calculi in males.

    • @usmangani71
      @usmangani71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm I hear people saying one must not give fresh Alfalfa... is it true that only wilted alfalfa should be given to sheep or cattles?

    • @shermdog6969
      @shermdog6969 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm in NM as well and looking for a few to start with.

  • @KCFarms
    @KCFarms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the video it was very informative. we are considering adding sheep to our homestead do you sell any?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We don't sell very many, but I do have a few for sale right now.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just checked out your channel and I love it! Thanks for commenting so I could find you guys!

    • @KCFarms
      @KCFarms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm thanks we are adding 2 katahdin sheep and your videos have been super helpful. I see we are about 10 hours away or I would love to add some from you

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too bad we are so far away. If you ever plan to head this way please come visit! I'd love to get you started with some good quality sheep.

  • @jameswhittington2318
    @jameswhittington2318 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re the first person that I’ve heard say this every other person I’ve watched has said start with sheep.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've been involved in animal husbandry my whole life, and have seen more people fail at raising sheep than any other species. They are exceptionally good at hiding any signs of disease until its too late to treat, and I see so many learn this the hard way when they find their animals "mysteriously" dead.

  • @taradalton8118
    @taradalton8118 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video!!! What animals do you recommend for a first time homesteader?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Chickens first, then pigs. I think these are the easiest to raise. Pigs are great because they typically require little to no veterinary care, aren't susceptible to most predators, make use of any food waste, and can be raised to processing weight in a relatively short time.

  • @stayinggolden2665
    @stayinggolden2665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Aggressive animals are no bueno, wether a rooster or a cow the mean ones go to freezer camp!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, I totally agree. Not worth the trouble!

  • @spoolsandbobbins
    @spoolsandbobbins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make the most helpful videos for sheep - thank you!
    We have a ram who always looks “pregnant”. He has such a big belly and I think he’s quite greedy. Is this normal? He stomach really waddles when he walks. I’ve cut back on the hay a bit for now. He could get like that in summer on pasture too, and he has had parasite issues….

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not unusual for rams to bully their way to the most food and get fat. One of mine is heavier than I'd like too, and pretty soon I am going to separate the rams to get some weight off them.
      If it's not just fat and he seems like he has a lot of air or gas in that big belly, then I would try adding some probiotic powder to his food and leaving out some baking soda so he can self regulate.

    • @spoolsandbobbins
      @spoolsandbobbins ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm thanks again Julie!! I give them free choice baking soda and they do eat it daily. I can hear a lot of gassy activity in his rumen (now that you mention it!) when he gets like that. I’ll often rub it and it gurgles!! But I haven’t tried probiotics and I have lots of kefir grains. Maybe I’ll try those. We do put acv in their water every other day. I think I’m going to cut right back on the hay and chocolate bars for now, lol!!

    • @Marigold-ip3gw
      @Marigold-ip3gw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@spoolsandbobbins chocolate is HIGH in copper. She stated sheep are sensitive to copper which can easily become toxic. One bar of chocolate has 200% RDA of copper for humans so definitely too much for sheep. Why would you give candy to an animal anyway?!

  • @williamgreen6889
    @williamgreen6889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Informative, we are thinking of getting 2 katahdin sheep in spring, would 1/4 acre be enough pasture for the 2. Thank you.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Katahdins are a great breed, that's what we raise.
      That really depends on the age/size of your sheep, and how dense the grass grows on that 1/4 acre. It would be enough space if you plan to supplement them with hay, but likely not provide enough food from the pasture alone.

    • @JonathanCarroll3579
      @JonathanCarroll3579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I'm not mistaken its about 2 head per acre if purely grazing

    • @pvs108
      @pvs108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In va they allow 5 per 1 acre. We have 0.6 hoping for 2 sheeps

  • @sarahbisnette5469
    @sarahbisnette5469 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you expand on why there is not a market for wool production in the USA. I am currently considering raising merino sheep for their wool. Would love to hear your thoughts on the agribusiness.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The use of wool for textiles has become almost non-existent in this country, so there are not big wholesale markets for it anymore. I've talked to several wool sheep producers in different parts of the country who all say the cost of shearing is higher than the price they can get for their wool, so most compost it or give it away for free. There are massive Merino wool farms in Australia, New Zealand and Wales that supply most of the world's supply, and even those producers are struggling to make a living on it.
      I do know of 2 farms that manage to market their wool products well. One of them spins and dyes the wool into high quality yarn, and the other actually spins and makes her wool into beautiful shawls and scarfs to sell. Both sell direct to consumer from their farm stores and farmers markets. This route takes a TON of labor so not sure if they actually make a profit after all the time invested. In both cases these are definitely small side ventures that complement their business, not their main source of income.
      You could sell the meat from your excess animals, but most Americans do not like the taste of a wool sheep, as the lanolin in their skin is what gives the meat that off, "gamey" flavor that haters of lamb complain about. This is one of the main reasons we raise hair sheep.
      I would love to hear if you have a different perspective, or an avenue to market wool that I am not aware of.

    • @NadesikoRose
      @NadesikoRose 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You also need to take allergies into consideration as well, I had to donate all my wool yarn to various knitting groups I knew of because my roommate is allergic to it. Not that I really used much wool yarn whenever I knitted, which is quite regularly.
      I have to check all my clothing (current and new) to make sure there isn’t any wool in it, mostly because I don’t know how strong or severe his allergy is or what will happen if he comes into contact with any amount of wool….

  • @kendalsaulsberry2180
    @kendalsaulsberry2180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i am thinking about getting the royal white sheep

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't have any experience with those, but hear they are a good hair sheep breed.

    • @zuyevdm
      @zuyevdm ปีที่แล้ว

      RW sheep is the way to go

  • @Kajunmare
    @Kajunmare 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are Gods gift for His creation

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!

  • @coziii.1829
    @coziii.1829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have goats and sheep grazing together
    Salad bar style mineral feeder is best they will eat what they need .
    I have 18 minerals they both choose from .

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome! Mixing my flocks just didn't work as well for us as grazing them separately. We are in the process of switching to a mineral buffet feeder, its something I've wanted to implement for a while. Happy to hear its working for you.

  • @user-tz6wp6bz1r
    @user-tz6wp6bz1r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've had goats before antifreeze lamp for forever Faith once they found that she brought a lot less stubborn than

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing

  • @kfc3930
    @kfc3930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always thought it would be cool to have either a sheep or a goat as a pet/backyard lawnmower and might try milking but mainly I'd just want a pet that makes it so I don't have to mow. Do you think I'm better off with a sheep or a goat I'd perfer a friendly animal who mows my lawn.
    Would you say the bottle fed sheep are still unfriendly and what breed of sheep would you suggest if sheep are even the move I'd perfer a hair sheep who could be good for milking.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Either goats or sheep can make good lawnmowers, choosing the right one depends on whether you have lots of grass or woods/weeds. Sheep prefer grass and goats prefer leafier greens. There are some other factors to consider too. You should check out my Goats Vs. Sheep video to help you decide!
      Bottle fed sheep can sometimes be friendly, but sheep are almost always more skittish than goats. Katahdin hair sheep can be good milkers, with the right genetics and some patient training.

  • @michaelripperger5674
    @michaelripperger5674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How many fence sections do you have ? And what size charger

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We use a 3 fence system. Two are always put up and one is for the next move. Our fences are about a 150 to 165 feet long and we have a 1 joule charger that keeps two fences above 3000 volts.

  • @brittneypearson9022
    @brittneypearson9022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should look into a sheep dog. I think you'll find that with an open range pen except at night works much better for them.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We have a pack of Catahoulas that work the farm.

  • @babaralam5634
    @babaralam5634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hai I am watching of your nice topics so I have small land ,Pond , cottage and nice Trees at my Village,so like to more watch and I want to know Vaccine ideas .. take care

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @user-tz6wp6bz1r
    @user-tz6wp6bz1r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have had goats before I have one now need to get him a partner I erased a sheep for FFA I found sheep to be a lot easier to work with than goats and goats tend to be a lot more stubborn

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They certainly can be!

  • @user-lm5uo3wk2o
    @user-lm5uo3wk2o ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are the dogs ok with the electric fencing? I would like to have a small flock of sheep for fiber only and I won't be lambing, so would it be ok if I only have a run-in shelter but not a barn? Thank you!!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the fencing works for our dogs too. You could definitely have just a run-in shelter for a few adult sheep.

  • @Breeandfree
    @Breeandfree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We only have a half an acre and I’m really wanting to get either two goats or two sheep for milk and I thought the wool would be a cool benefit over goats. What do you think? Am I crazy lol

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very cool! What sort of land do you have? If its all grass pasture I'd go with sheep. Goats would be happier/healthier in a wooded area, although you could still raise them with proper nutrition. You will get a lot more milk from a goat, and they will be easier to train to be milked than a sheep. You will only shear wool sheep once a year, so you won't get a ton of wool from just 2, plus its not super easy to do the shearing correctly (unless you can hire a professional to do it). Since most raw wool doesn't have much value anymore, many sheep producers give it away for free so maybe you could find that elsewhere. Lots of factors to consider! You might want to check out my Goats Vs Sheep video too

  • @alvarohernandez9983
    @alvarohernandez9983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve heard that sheep that eat less grain don’t grow hooves. Or that the pasture wears their hooves down

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've heard that too. My sheep eat a tiny amount of spent brewers grain, and they don't grow long hooves. If you have rocks or concrete that they can walk over they can wear down their hooves themselves.

  • @emilybutler356
    @emilybutler356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what breed is that dog? in the bit of the video where u were talking about parasites. sorry random question but ty.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a Catahoula Leopard Dog. My next video is all about them! Thank you for watching.

  • @mohdnaseerchoudhary4148
    @mohdnaseerchoudhary4148 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love you ❤️❤️❤️

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @randywiley66
    @randywiley66 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Deas-Mhumhna
    @Deas-Mhumhna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is why I am not raising sheep in CO. There is very little rainfall. I'm looking into raising sheep in Maine.

  • @rueldeveyra1256
    @rueldeveyra1256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello to you too.

  • @engineking777
    @engineking777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What do you feed the sheep? is it just grass that grows in your yard?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Grass for most of the year and hay in the winter. We also supplement with spent brewer's grain and sometimes alfalfa when the ewes are pregnant or nursing. They will eat most species of grass, here it is mostly bermuda grass.

  • @BettyBrennan
    @BettyBrennan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you recommend goats over sheep if getting started? I have raised horses, but this will be new.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Goats and sheep present similar challenges, but the best one for you would depend on your unique situation, like what type of land and vegetation you have, and your goals for raising them.
      I made a video to help people decide between the two: th-cam.com/video/FIuUhS49Ngs/w-d-xo.html

  • @wildflowerht5457
    @wildflowerht5457 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many people does it normally take to take care of the sheep altogether?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Usually I take care of all the animals by myself. If we are grabbing them for anything like health checks, two people are better.

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clever 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

  • @Black_Samurai-fish
    @Black_Samurai-fish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful animals. I have 2.5 acres of mostly pasture “around the edges there’s brush but not much” I’m wanting to get babydoll sheep 🐑 for my small land to be a main meat/milk source. I wanted 3 females and one male. I’ve had fainting goats before years ago, but never sheep. Does this sound reasonable? I want to be able to make my own meat and milk, we don’t eat pork so our options are really mini sheep or mini goat.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, that sounds totally reasonable, although you likely won't get much milk from them.

  • @yaahlabanyamyan144
    @yaahlabanyamyan144 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love All Sheeps ❤

  • @user-gb3jd5jl7s
    @user-gb3jd5jl7s 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Closed captions 自动识别成韩文了!可以改成英文的吗?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you enjoyed it

  • @bevinguenther8688
    @bevinguenther8688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are those catahoula dogs?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they are! We did a video all about them: th-cam.com/video/2fpTOIyJZG4/w-d-xo.html

  • @user-tz6wp6bz1r
    @user-tz6wp6bz1r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I found that go through a lot more stubborn than sheep yes cheaper more skittish but they seem to be not as stubborn

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @sararenee7487
    @sararenee7487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ran across your video after having the opportunity to add some lamb to my small farm. I have 4 acres and I thought it would be a fun new adventure. In your video, you show keeping hogs with two wires. I have to ask, as someone who raised 4 pigs on my last adventure for the meat, how did you keep them contained with just wire? Mine had to have multiple levels of fencing as they kept trying to break through the fence and dig with their snout.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have always kept pigs with just a couple wires. We keep it well electrified and train them to it at a young age. We also make sure they have lots of space and plenty of food to keep them happy so they won't want to get out, and we move them periodically so they don't get too bored.

  • @dblood8529
    @dblood8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you mentioned you have 60 sheep in that pasture? How big is that area? I’m also in NC and will like to raise lamb for a Islamic community…I’m no Muslim but I can see the money in raising and selling lamb in my area. Thanks

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have about 12 acres of pasture that we rotationally graze our sheep on. We use 300 ft of portable electric netting to fence their daily paddock moves, giving them roughly 5000 square feet of pasture per day.

  • @scooter2202
    @scooter2202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like the logistics of separating ewes, weaned lambs, and rams on a small area would be troubling

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      It certainly can be.

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 my favourite

  • @reinabrowne
    @reinabrowne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do I buy your pasture raised sheep?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you local to eastern North Carolina? We don't often sell our sheep but I do have a few smaller ones available.

    • @reinabrowne
      @reinabrowne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YouCanFarm I’m not local. 👎

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where are you located at?

    • @reinabrowne
      @reinabrowne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Utah

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching. Happy New Year!!

    • @shepherdewan
      @shepherdewan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm when is it shearing time

  • @LanternOfLiberty
    @LanternOfLiberty 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Triggering the algorithm. Fudge TH-cam. 😉

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!!

  • @daystarcreations
    @daystarcreations ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You said you coordinate lambing for winter, what does that mean? New home steaders here and love your videos, thanks for all the advice!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean we plan our breeding so that all the lambs will be born in the winter months, which is December through February here. That way we already have the sheep near a barn where the new moms and babies can get some shelter and privacy, plus the cold weather makes the parasite pressure much lower for the new lambs. Hope this explains things, and thanks for watching!

  • @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING
    @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING ปีที่แล้ว

    Do You Sell Meat? I Live In Texas.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. We do ship but the shipping cost can be expensive.

    • @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING
      @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm Copy That I Probably Be Better Off Buying A Whole Lamb Cut And Freezing The Meat Through The Year. If The Freezer Life Is Good.

  • @imneverwrongsometimestruthlies
    @imneverwrongsometimestruthlies ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I keep just one? As in like a pet?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would not recommend it. They are herd animals and are very unhappy by themselves. Lone herd animals tend to be very nervous and spend all their time trying to get out and find others like them to join.

    • @imneverwrongsometimestruthlies
      @imneverwrongsometimestruthlies ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm 😭 since I was a child sheep has been my favourite animal..

    • @rachelward7499
      @rachelward7499 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imneverwrongsometimestruthlies just get 2

    • @imneverwrongsometimestruthlies
      @imneverwrongsometimestruthlies ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rachelward7499 male + male or male female...which is optimal? You think?

    • @rachelward7499
      @rachelward7499 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imneverwrongsometimestruthlies rams can be dangerous, so I would recommend two females or two castrated rams

  • @residentialpsycho1075
    @residentialpsycho1075 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video's subtitles are all wrong.

  • @DDracheNN
    @DDracheNN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to have sheep as pets, and have it just for the wool? I'm not judging you for the fact that your sheep dies at the end of the process (I'm not even vegetarian), but I'd really like to have sheep as pets someday. Is it a crazy idea or actually possible? I don't have a farm or anything like it, just wondering about a far future.😊

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, you could have sheep just as pets, and definitely just for the wool if you are into fiber arts. Sheep aren't naturally very social with people, as they tend to be very skittish and don't like to be handled much, but if you got a bottle baby and worked with it everyday you could tame it.

    • @DDracheNN
      @DDracheNN ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YouCanFarm That's great! Thank you for the reply!❤

  • @peacelove3828
    @peacelove3828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how often do u murder them for food?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We process our lambs at around 9-12 months of age.
      There is death involved in all food systems. Even strict vegans eat plants and grains that are grown in monoculture systems dependent on destructive machinery and chemical poisons that kill thousands of insect, rodents, reptiles, and microorganisms and render that land uninhabitable for other species for years to come.
      We strive to give our animals the best life possible while they are in our care, and steward abundant wildlife on our land. Remember there is no peaceful death in nature either.

    • @chrispaulus4491
      @chrispaulus4491 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@YouCanFarmwell said!

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They’re good girls and boys more goats

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are, thank you for the comment

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can comment on my videos

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.

    • @shepherdewan
      @shepherdewan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm I am 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 trainer

  • @TandaMouse
    @TandaMouse ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our sheep can not eat alfalfa. Too much copper content. We have Soay. They are also hair breed and have horns. WV.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, I had not heard of that breed. I had to go look them up!

  • @ramziosramzios4213
    @ramziosramzios4213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much small sheep cost ?is it profitable business or you do this like hobby ,canada have long winter ،half of the year u have to buy feed and it's expencive , sheep and goats need good sun to be healthy and give more productions like milk and babies

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sheep in my area cost about $300 per head. It is a profitable business. We raise them and sell the meat, so our profit is about $600 per lamb. We do buy hay to feed them for a few months each year but they are outside in the sun all the time, and grazing for most of the year.

    • @ramziosramzios4213
      @ramziosramzios4213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm thank u so much for your answer ,I'm new in canada ,when I was in my country I worked long times raising goats ,sheep and I love so much working with animals,I would like to know do I need to have a farm in canada to do this or if I can rent a farm

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should be able to rent some land there in Canada to raise animals. I hope you find a way to do what you love again.

    • @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING
      @CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm I Am Absolutely Looking For A Reliable Wholesale Farmer Direct Source Of Of Lamb Meat For My Family. I Just Spent $14/ Lbs On Boneless Lamb Steak, And That Seems Ridiculous To Me.

  • @clarencewatson4566
    @clarencewatson4566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    778

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for watching.

  • @indian-lj2ve
    @indian-lj2ve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This form your own

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it is my farm

  • @brittneypearson9022
    @brittneypearson9022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    put your thumb in their mouth and aburptly turn their head almost all the way back and immediately flip them onto their backs.. this will help them relax.

    • @brittneypearson9022
      @brittneypearson9022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then you can do whatever you need too without the hassle babe. Good luck.

    • @brittneypearson9022
      @brittneypearson9022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It confuses them but sends a message to their brain to relax and so they do.. they may squirm a little, but not much. If they do get wiggly on you just put their head between your legs.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. We use this technique sometimes.

  • @noahriding5780
    @noahriding5780 ปีที่แล้ว

    So... I've been doing bees. I like bees. Love bees. But the deaths of colonies have made it unreasonable to continue. Its not possible to actually make anything when everyone sells you weak bees and they are dead by the time spring comes. I've got agricultural experience in a lot of areas, but not everything. I think that helps... but ...
    This made me a bit more interested in stuff like sheep. sheep look interesting.
    But there's things that worry me. I watched the sheperdess' video on starting sheep and she said that all her sheep died the first year.
    Is that really what its going to be like? Is a huge death rate going to be the case your first year? It seems discouraging to hear people lose a lot. Or does that really happen? Maybe some people are saying stuff to get you away from stealing their dream? I was curious to ask a real non-dramatic person's view?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, unfortunately that happens to a lot of new sheep owners. Sheep are very good at hiding any health problems until they are life threatening, so many inexperienced farmers miss the signs. I always recommend getting a few feeder lambs to finish for meat as a test run before investing in any breeding stock.

  • @brandencarden5754
    @brandencarden5754 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really focused on all the negative things about sheep. Really discouraging to someone watching.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That wasn’t my intent, only to be realistic about some of the challenges of raising sheep. I see too many well meaning homesteaders and beginning farmers spend a bunch of money on sheep only to have them die soon after. I’d like to help others to avoid that sad fate by being prepared.

  • @shepherdewan
    @shepherdewan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have pet 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What breed do you raise?

    • @mothermine1
      @mothermine1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YouCanFarm ewan has worked on a project for people with special needs for 20 years and has loved sheep forever.

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mothermine1 that's so wonderful!

  • @user-fo3ly6xd4d
    @user-fo3ly6xd4d 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Translate into Arabic

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!!

  • @ReyBanYAHUAH
    @ReyBanYAHUAH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello beloved always remember we must repent of our sins (sin is transgression The Law Of Yahuah The Father in Heaven. The Law are The Books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy). We must repent of our sins and Have Belief On Yahusha The Messiah. HE Died and Rose three days later so that we can be forgiven of our sins!
    Come to HIM Today. Much love!

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!!

  • @watchthis6789
    @watchthis6789 ปีที่แล้ว

    I barely made it through 5 minutes of this video. I could not stand the negativity, everything is difficult, bla bla bla

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m sorry you feel that way. I just see so many people invest time and money into sheep thinking they are simple, only to have them die. My aim is to help prepare future sheep owners for the challenges and help them avoid that terrible heartache.

    • @watchthis6789
      @watchthis6789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YouCanFarm thanks for your reply. I get what you're saying, and if I had made it through the rest of the video I may have learned of solutions. I have watched and read many hours of information about sheep, as I will be starting my flock soon, and I had never run into anyone using this method to teach people about issues with sheep. I wish you well.

    • @chrispaulus4491
      @chrispaulus4491 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@watchthis6789 I get what you’re saying. I thought it was a little out of character for her. But I’m one of her first 100 subscribers and I know her educational background impractical experience, so I stuck it out. I watch this and other channels to learn. I just bought a 17 acre farm in southern Kentucky and I have a lot to do before I can bring on animals. 😊

  • @SbjsksmNx
    @SbjsksmNx ปีที่แล้ว

    So basically, don't raise sheep, it will be waaay too hard for you. ~sheep raising gate keeper^

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not at all! I only want sheep owners to be aware of the unique challenges, so that they can have success raising these animals. I see so many people get them thinking they are simple, only to have them all die, and I want to save both the animals and farmers from this sad fate.

  • @followmyride6970
    @followmyride6970 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How large a herd is necessary for them to feel safe? How much acreage for a herd of 4?

    • @YouCanFarm
      @YouCanFarm  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You will need at least 2, but 4 would be better. You will need to provide a safe environment for them to feel safe. 1 acre should be sufficient space.