Suggestion: do not read comments when you are tired. Some people do not know how much you love your lambs. We do, we all do. Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2023. XOX
Oh Sandi you did everything you could. I am a retired physician (psychiatrist, MD). I know what it is like to lose a patient. I know I don't have all knowledge nor complete control. You are in the same position. We are only human. I admire you using every bit of knowledge you have. I admire how compassionate you are. I think you do the best you can with the knowledge and skills you have. I don't think anyone can ask more of a human. Please rest; have a merry Christmas and enjoy the fruits of your labors. Yes, you can get with Doc Rex when you do have the numbers and perhaps find something preventable but for this Christmas to New Years , please rest. That is mentally set things aside and enjoy family. Be thankful for all the positives that this year brought. You did well in 2022 and it is time to celebrate & rest. This Community does care about you and your family (which includes all the livestock). The community is a kind community (I read few disparaging comments; most are encouraging and helpful). I am happy to be privileged to be in this community and able to contribute. TY for your content. You really deserved that award at Mark's ceremony because you have brought together so many into the world of farming. Most of the developed countries have populations who don't know farming (food production) and you have helped to correct this. For me, you have bridged my childhood to my adulthood. I am not a farmer (early brain damage due to no iron in infant formula caused fine & gross motor dysfunction) and cannot be anymore than a surgeon. Little coordination makes it dangerous (not to mention more difficult) for me to farm. I so admire the skills of Mark (just as much as those that can play an instrument). The things you do, Sandi in all the equipment you handle just amaze me too. TY for the joy you bring me seeing what a human can accomplish. If the US government didn't have such high tarrif (as you once explained), I would buy my lamb from you (I live in the Ohio Valley). You are so good to those sheep. Yes, it is only ONE BAD DAY for those lambs. All meat production should be this way. TY for all you do.
Thank you for this affirming comment. We all love Sandi so much. She helps us all by the work she does and sharing those labors with us. Thank you for putting into words all that we feel.
I actually thought it was alive when it came out, and then was surprised when she said it was dead. So when it twitched and moved, I was pleasantly surprised, but not shocked. ❤ These videos are amazing. I’ve never really thought about sheep husbandry much. It is incredibly hard work. Sandi is amazing!
A good shepherd always questions themselves heavily. Even when it is unfounded. You care for all your babies (the canine, the sheep and your kids) and it shows. Questioning yourself just shows that you care and are always learning. I love watching you with those lambs. And I love watching those lambs frolic and dance. Just makes me smile. Merry Christmas!
EXACTLY! Other people can and will give their opinions, but they are NOT there, you are. Yes its hard to lose a life so young, but that's what makes you so good, you have a caring heart and soul. Ive been watching you going on almost 3 yrs and anybody old or new can see that you truly care for your lambs & sheep. So quit listening to the "know it all" viewers and follow your gut, because its usually right choice. Take some time for yourself. We'll all be here when you are ready. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. 🎅🤶🎄
Happy Christmas to you and your family and of course the lambs!! Relax over the negative Nellies!!! I have been watching you for over a year, and I see you are a good shepherd over these lambs. With this time of year, I see how similar you are when you lose one baby as with Christ, the good Sheperd. You mourn the loss of one, or 9. I know if you could have done something you would have saved them all!! Happy Christmas, and thank you for the gentle reminder to us watching, Christ is in everything!
The every video watchers and true supporters are here for you Sandy! ❤ you do everything you can and we know that, you do an amazing job with these sheep 😊❤️💕🎄
You have saved so many lambs, so don’t let that person upset you, Sandi. You are a very caring and lovely lady. The stillborns answer will come to fruition.
That "mini billy" was the absolute cutest! Unfortunately even with the ones who didn't make it, all the mamas did good. I squealed when that one started to move, she was a lil fighter. 🐑💕 Thank EWE for all that you do. 🥰 Merry Christmas too you & the family. 🎄
Sandy, you should ignore ignorant people and do what you do best. You have raised thousands of lambs and learn all the time! Do not let people get to you! You are amazing. Merry Christmas and blessings to you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
When I read that a comment from a "keyboard farmer" has upset you, I just pray for them. It must be a terrible burden to be so wise and above the rest of us. Temperature is everything, and you did everything right. Have a wonderful holiday with your family. God bless.
I feel the same - love the term ‘keyboard farmer’ 👏👏👏👏👏👏 I plan to adopt it as it is so apt ❣️ As a city kid, I’ve posed some questions in the comments and have found Sandi’s TH-cam community of viewers to be very welcoming and great at explaining things to me - no one has made me feel bad - I just wish the creator of these wonderful videos could say the same
Exactly as Katherine and Tiny Dancer have said - ignore the keyboard farmers. You know what you are doing Sandi. Merry Christmas from all of us downunder (7am Christmas day as I type)
Sandy is feeding the anti farming brigade by constantly posting negative things. There is no need to do this. Just post good positive news. The haters will hate, stop giving them ammunition.
Ignore the ankle biters. Armchair coaching is easy. Being in the barn day after day in the hot or cold, on your knees and up to your elbows in mamas and babies, and STILL being as excited about the zillionth baby as the first? THAT is a heart that is passionate about what she does, and is the reason so many of us wait with bated breath for your videos. You let us share that passion, the ups, the downs, the exhaustion, the over the moon excited, and the pain of the heartbreaks. Thank you!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours from Tennessee!
Yes!! This is it, exactly!! I look forward to seeing the notifications that I have a new video from Sandi and her flock! I love her honest humility and love she puts into everything she does! Oh, did anyone notice that the baby Billy had a spot of blood in the middle of his forehead that was shaped like a heart ❤️
F****** people's negative comments. You are the one living the experience doing everything you can. People can talk crap when they are sitting at home in their living room. Unless those people have been crowned the world's best sheep farmer and they have Never made any mistakes then they should hush. Some times these things are just out of your hands. Jess did great with what she knew to do. What a super star. The lamb was just meant to be an angel. Also don't beat your self up about the mom of six. I mean goodness, even humans with the great medical care we have, have so so outcomes with having more than two babies. You are an inspiration!!!!! Merry Christmas from Florida. I love that you open your heart and life and share what you do, the happy and hard times. You truly are an INSPIRATION!!!
We love you Sandi!! I know it is hard to hear people that just ..breeze through a video but everyone that follows you, know you fight above and beyond for every single lamb. We believe in you! You should too!
A doctor showed a loss of a lamb is like losing a patient. Your so compassionate and I admire this wonderful quality of yours. Hang in there you and vet and HELPFUL viewers who can guide you. I watch your videos and your one awesome lady. Glad your getting your office. God bless you and your 😊
So sorry about the stillborn. That has to be so discouraging. Sandy, your faithful viewers know how hard you work to save lambs. And you are so often successful. Take care, get some rest and I hope you can enjoy the Holidays with your family.
Don't let the people who don't watch get to you. Everyone thinks they know better and they aren't there to see first hand. The stillborn rate is high but that is for you and your vet to deal with , not someone who got their degree on youtube! Merry Christmas to all the Brocks! Enjoy your time together ✨️❤️
Sandi you are a workhorse! I get tired just watching you and you have a soft heart. Not in a bad way but it makes you a great breeder and owner of these sheep. Don’t pay any attention to ppl who comment negatively as we all know how hard and how much you give of yourself to your animals!! We all love and admire you for all you do and all you hope to do in the future! 😉🙏🏻❤️
Sandi, I wish the following for you for Christmas. 1: The ability to weigh each comment equally so that you can finally realize how much your "Sheepishly Me" family trusts you. 2: The ability to give yourself just a teaspoon of the grace that you give, by the cup, to every other being around you. 3: The ability to look at comment section of these videos and not internalize each and every one that is off-putting. (Don't forget that we, the commenters, are human beings also and have bad days or, in some cases, bad attitudes.) 🤪Ultimately Sandi, you are in a position where you deal with the public on the worst possible terms. Some people aren't nice or aren't good at expressing themselves nicely on social media. The worst people can hop on and watch your video, proclaim anything they want and walk away anonymously. Don't give THOSE people the power to steal your joy or self-worth. Especially since there are hundreds of thousands of us that love you and your family. You give us so much joy. My own fam knows when I am watching one of your videos because I start Baaing and giggling and I know I'm not the only one because I read your comments also. They make me feel toasty warm because your community loves and appreciates you. Anyway, I really hope you have a wonderful Christmas. I'll be thinking of you. PS Jess is too cute for words.
Linda, I couldn't have said that any better than you posted. Unfortunately, most of the people in the world today are chasing cheap dreams, invaluable material items and are selfish to the core. I really hope they realize, before they grew old and disabled, that you do reap what you sow. Merry Christmas and blessings!
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the straw moving beside the lambs that appeared to be still-born. Sandi, watching your care and concern for these mommas and the lambs is so amazing. I don't know what nastiness was said, but to me and I know so many others, you are greatly admired for your compassion and care for you momma's and babies. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Yes! My last name is really Lambing! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. A few mere words cannot express how much I admire you... How hard you work for your family, farm, and your sheep. You are truly blessed. Merry Christmas and may you all have a wonderful New Year! Sincerely, Mrs. Lambing of Cheyenne, WY. 😊💖
Don’t let the HATERS get you down.. I always say “if they are picking on me they are leaving someone else alone!” You do what you can do.. Don’t LET OTHERS MAKE YOU DOUBT YOURSELF! You make a POSITIVE impact on the world! Thank you!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Those of us who watch more than one video know you work very hard to make sure your sheep 🐑🐏 are healthy and happy. We know you care about each and every lamb and morn the loss of each one that doesn't make it. I love the care you put into all the wonderful work you do for these sweet little lambs and their mothers. I hear the joy in your voice for each birth and the sorrow for each one lost. Don't let the neigh sayers get you down. ❤️🐑❤️
Happy Christmas to everyone! Sorry about the poor darlings that didn’t thrive, but I believe there’s a reason for everything and sometimes we’re just not privy to everything. Hope Dr. Rex has some answers for you. I think you’re remarkable with caring for EVERYONE. Be good to yourself…you definitely deserve it😊🎄☮️❤️
Merry Christmas Sandy and family, do not let comments throw you for a loop, so many people have not ever been on a farm or raised farm animals, they just have no clue...trust yourself, you are doing everything right to the best of ability..love and blessings
I am so sorry that people find it necessary to be mean. You are doing a hard job and doing it brilliantly! I cried at all the stillborns. That is sad. The wee Billy is beautiful and Lucky's surviving mite was miraculous! Brightest Blessings
This has been a challenging Christmas for many of us this year, and for me your videos have been a welcomed respite. I get a dose of lambs, good or bad…and am able to rejoin the melee. Bless you all!
Remember what Mark said about trusting your gut. Your instincts have been spot on. Your followers trust and have faith in you. The newbies will follow suit in time. Have a blessed Christmas, Brock family.
Sandi, new subscriber to your channel. I have to tell you "don't get too hung up on what other people tell you that you should have done"! The one thing I have learned over watching your videos the past week and a half is there in no one out there who loves their lambs more than you! It is obvious that not only are you qualified to make judgement calls, but you know what is best for them! You are on top of everything and there is no one better than you when it comes to "your flock"! You know them better than anyone else, especially those of us who are only watching on youtube.....continue the good fight!
Oh Sandy don’t let one comment hurt you. You are great at what you do! You run an amazing program with your mamas and babies. ❤ Merry Christmas my hard working friend!
Am surprised at the large multiple numbers with a natural breed. Would think it would be increased with the s,ynced breeding (ie. hormones). Large multiples must take a role on the moms.
Sandy please do not beat yourself up! There is always people that think they know it all! But they have not walked in your shoes. You are good at your job. You are a loving Sheppard ❤️. Just let it slide off your back. Remember there are alot of people here that totally believe in you. You rock,
Well Sandy, I have no idea where to get all the energy and stamina to do all the work, but you are a champion day in and day out. Thanks for sharing so much and I hope your daughter continues to improve after the chemo.
Sandi I want to thank you for sharing your job with us . Don’t worry about what some people say, you know and we followers all know how much you love and care for your sheep. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for a Christmas eve video. Sandi, I have seen you put heart and soul into every aspect of sheep farming. Your family has shown us farming is not for the faint at heart, and somethings are not in our control. May you have a peaceful holiday.
Merry Christmas! Ignore the negativity. So many of us here had no interest in sheep. We fell in love with your relationship to your sheep. That is special. Hang in there my fellow Canadian. I'm in Ontario too.❤️🐇🐇🐇
Kerry, I might not live in Canada, nor ever have raised sheep, but Sandi's video just popped up on TH-cam not long ago. I'm a Christian who firmly believes that there is a reason. I was hooked the very first time! Sandi has such a heart of gold and is so genuine with her feelings. From my perspective, that is a rare trait to find these days. Sad, actually. But I'm part of the Brock Flock now! Merry Christmas and be blessed!
Welcome to the flock! Sandi is genuine. That is what I look for in fellow people. I rescue rabbits myself. I have 3 with special needs. They would not have found a home that has an experienced caregiver. I also am not well, so that works out for them as I am around always for them. My son has asked me if we could go see Sandi lol.
Hugs and love dear Sandi. You are such an encouragement to us as we observe your labor of love ♥.Beautiful Christmas lambs remind us of God's perfect Lamb Jesus. Thank you God for Jesus. ♥
Happy Hanukkah and merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I hope everyone has a blessed and happy season regardless of what their beliefs are. Take a little time to rest and recuperate. Sending you all love this holiday season. ❤
You’re an expert in sheep and lambing. When something happens you get on it and figure it out, or check in with Rex or network. You’ve helped so many others in business, and shown the ups and downs. You’re honest. Praying for your back recovery. Hi Jess, Jack, and Mark. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and your family. (Please ignore trolls as they are looking for reaction.)
Thank you so much for giving all of us the gift of your videos all year. I wish there was a way for me to replicate and give back to you even a tiny portion of the joy you bring to myself through your videos. You're such a bright spot in this world. Merry Christmas!!
I cant agree more. The news in this sick world of ours tears me apart, so it is always sooo lovely to watch your vlogs. Cant miss one! There is something so wholesome and grounding. Thank you for working so hard not only to do the best by your flock, but also to enable us to share in your joys, and sorrows too. I think you know deep down that you are a fabulous shepherdess. You give 100%. Your followers all love you! Have a lovely Christmas the whole Brock family! :)
Please never feel embarrassed 😳. You do everything you can for your ewes and lambs. We faithful followers know that! Thank you for sharing. You are an incredible farmer and shepherd. Merry Christmas
Someone very wise once told me you don't have to have all the answers, just know where to find them. You know your sheep, Sandi. Trust your instincts. You are a wonderful farmer. Don't let off the cuff remarks get to you. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Oh, and love the cabin also. Hope the family gets to enjoy it this holiday season.
Those of us that have been here for a while know that Sandi does everything for a reason and also to save those lambs!! We ❤️ you Sandi and ❤️ your flock and we know your heart is in the right place! Some people just don't get it unfortunately 😒
Merry Christmas from Australia, it's already today down here! Sandi you are a careful, responsible, self reflective Shepherd. You are learning each day and using the solid gains of true knowledge in your farming practices. This is my 3rd Christmas watching your story, and I have seen the thoroughness you have applied to attempts to save cold lambs and pre-eclampsic sheep. You are worthy of respect and dignity. Blessing to your lovely family at this time of Peace.
At days like this, you just have to remember yourself of all the love you give to all your animals. Then look at the beautiful little creatures that full of innocence and love walk up to you. 😘
Merry Christmas!! Don't let the trolls get to you! I have watched you save MANY lambs, and you do know what you are doing! Best wishes to you, your family and to all of your 🐑!
Thanks for sharing reality in your work ❤. We had lamb and barley stew today and I thought of all the work that went into that being on our table. Sorry about the all the stillborns. Large litter sizes have much higher stillborn risk, and once one lamb dies in utero, the others are at greater risk. Not all factors can be controlled. You are doing great to track and reflect, learn and make informed decisions. Merry Christmas Brock Family!!
Dear Sandi, It is so good to hear from you! I've been worrying about your barn roof with this arctic blast. I live in WI & know how windy it has been here. I can only imagine it has been at least as windy where you live. I hope the roof stayed on your lambing barn! I love watching your vlogs. I appreciate how much you care for your animals and continue to strive to improve your flock's results. You are doing great!!!
It's a Christmas miracle... a video for the holiday. Thank you very much for this gift. I shall savoir every second of it. Also merry Christmas Sandi, Mark, Jack, Jess, Lucy, Kinsey and all the sheep. Hope you have a great holiday. 🎅🎄🤶❤️❤️❤️
I don't usually comment but I wanted to say thank you. I've learned so much watching your videos and enjoy seeing your journey. I think it really sucks when people think they know better than you as they sit behind a screen in their mom's basement. They way you handle hard situations is inspiring. Your strength and ability to bounce back from the sad moments is amazing. Merry Christmas and God bless you overly hard working woman!
Merry Christmas. Wow,6 babies, so sad about the ones that didn't make it. But you have a new "Billy " . Aww Teddy. My eyes actually teared up when you showed her. It's been a rough year and seeing her little sweet face makes me so happy. 🤎🤎🤎
Sandi, this is part of farming. Birth and death. No matter what you do you can’t prevent life from happening. Be proud of how well you shepherd your flock. You’re a blessing to us. Merry Christmas ❤️🎄🍷
Thank you so much Sandi for sharing your farming life with all of us who have no experience raising sheep it’s a wonderful learning experience especially from someone who shows such much kindness and caring for the well being of her animals. Someone once told me “you have no control shat o there’s say or do. However, you have 100% control how you react”. With that being said ignore those negative comments. As a retired medical professional I know from personal experience you do your best to provide everything within your power to help, sometimes things are beyond your control and the outcome isn’t what you’d hoped for. You love all your animals like they were you’re children and it shows in your videos. May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with all of God’s abundant blessings in all you do.
you made my Christmas eve morning. Merry Christmas, You work so hard, don't let the comments get you down. Thank you for posting. You are my role model.
I feel your heartache Sandi, that must be hard to deal with, having so many stillborn lambs. Just think of all the other baby lambs that are running around so happy. A very Happy Christmas to all your family, and thank you for taking us on your lambing journey. Love from Mike. ❤
Sending you all huge hugs for today. Merry Christmas 🎉 from us all here. Like others have said, we are here because of the community that is here because of what you’ve created. Please be kind to yourself, you are doing the best that you can.
You are an amazing shepherdess, mother, wife auntie, and friend. You do the most amazing job with your lambs. I just love to see how you are so excited for each lamb. And the lamb running and jumping make me smile every time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless you and your family. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
Merry Christmas to your whole sweet family. 🎄🎁💛 I’ve watched your videos for a long while.. 3 years? Maybe 4…. I didn’t subscribe right away. It took a little while. I’m not a sheep farmer. I’m not a farmer at all. I have chickens. And grandkids. I subscribed because of you, Sandi. You are a very dedicated Shepherdess. You make every effort to save lambs.. to save sick or Elder Sheep (let’s chat about the Golden Girls, eh?) No one can have a clue about you as a human, your heart, your knowledge, your willingness to learn, your vulnerability 2 weeks into lambing - after watching one or two videos. You are kind and caring. You are generous with your time. (Most people have no idea how much time is spent to share a 30-ish minute video). Continue being Amazing. Be Blessed. Remember how much your Community loves you. ❤🎄
Happy Christmas, we will all rejoice when Willow has her baby. I have been watching for about a year and it is clear that you try your best with every lamb. I love watching the lamb steeplechase and lamb carousel. God bless you and your family
Merry Christmas Brock family! Sandi please don't let what others say get to you. You're one of the best shepherdess's that I have the privilege of watching hete on TH-cam. Your always putting your flocks best interests first above your own. I am sorry for your loss that had you going to a funeral when the week lamb was born. Between you and Jess you did right!!! 💕
I feel like you go beyond what you need to do. You are fantastic when it comes to doing all you can to save your babies and their moms. You are an inspiration to anyone who cares for four legged animals. Keep doing what you do ❤
Merry Christmas to all our sheep community. Thank you to Sandy for all you do to promote healthy happy lambs. Your Ewes trust you to help make sure that baby is topped off for a healthy night sleep. I appreciate all you do to allow the showing of the lamb tornado!
I've been subbed and watching you for 8 years and those of us who religiously watch know that you do anything and everything within your power for your Ewes, Rams and lambs. So sorry that you've had so many stillborn this Lambing Season Sandi. Praying that this is the last of the stillborns. Also praying that your struggling lambs and your fostered lamb continue to thrive. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated, safe and warm. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.
Don’t let arm chair quarterbacks get you down. Just because I’ve/ we’ve watched all of your videos doesn’t mean we can second guess anything you do. You do the best you can for your animals …always. We see the care and commitment you have to the farm, your family and friends. Thanks for letting us come along for the journey. Merry Christmas.
Sandi, your videos always lift my spirits. At the same time your ewe had lost 5, so did my family. We lost 5 close family members in an instant. It's been horrible and we are stuck in a nightmare. I see your lambs and I feel again. I pray Lucky makes it and if so she's already my favorite. Thank you for helping me see life in your world.
Hugs- Sandi you always do what's best and there will always be a lambing season that sucks. Rex will help you sort it out. You'll find the reasons - it could be with 6-7 there were just too many. Nature also has a way of sorting the wheat from the chaff. Hugs & Happy Christmas to you all.
YOU ARE AN EXPERT + A SUPER SPECIAL MAMA HUMAN! don't let some troll get you down. you are one of a kind and do all you can and more. you are such an inspiration and not afraid to be transparent, because you know it might help someone else 💜 anyone who gives you a hard time is just jealous, ignorant or just literally a Grinch. well for those few who have nothing positive to put out there, they'll have to get through literally hundreds of thousands of Sandi's flock of loyal happy humans before they get to you (including me and I live just a couple hours away, and I may be Canadian but sorry, I'm no softie eh!)! you are so amazing to do what you do AND create fab content! ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR GUT! thanks so much again for providing videos for all ages, types and moods! merry christmas to you and yours. 😘💨💌
Merry Christmas and happy New year! Don't let the couch quarterbacks get you down, you do what you can to help your sheep. You show real life, ups and downs and we love you for it. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
Sandy one thing I noticed this lambing. All the momma's love their babies. I haven't seen one reject or beat up on their babies. That is a plus in my books. Keep your head up you are doing a great job.
The people who have been here for a long time know how hard you try to keep every lamb alive. We support you without question. I believe there are more of us out here than the newbies who are too critical. Please take comfort in knowing how much we love you and respect your judgment! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
What a great gift. A Billy baby on Christmas Eve. I love you so much, please don't let anyone make you second guess your skills as a sheep farmer. Never doubt yourself. Merry Christmas to you and the family (that includes the sheep).
Loving your animated intro. So cute. Hope the holiday is epic for you and yours. Say a prayer for the negative Nellys. And bear in mind- the phrase about walking a mile in your shoes. It's easy to be a judgemental arm chair keyboard warrior and wouldn't it be great if all babies could be saved. Yet it's not a perfect world. It takes so much strength to go through the loss and keep going. You do the best you can and you still keep going. Tons of people could not do that. Not the hours- the stress- the guilt-the physical and mental exhaustion and burn out. Just hold your head up- straighten your crown- and know that you are enough.
You are always so hard on yourself. Anyone who watches your videos can see that everything you do is in the best interest of your animals. We can see the love you have for them. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I love your videos! I was a Vet Tech for 15 years, but have very little experience with sheep. A friend and I raised 5 babies one year. One ewe had a huge baby who had a bent front leg caught on his mom’s pelvic bone. I had to give her some help. I can’t believe the power of the contractions. I was exhausted trying to push the lamb back in so I could unhook the leg and straighten it. Once the front legs were straight, he came out fine with a little tug from me to help his head clear. It was a little boy who I named Rambunctious! I admire your commitment to your animals and relate to the sadness and disappointment of having fully formed babies that are stillborn. Watching you work so hard exhausts me! You are an amazing caregiver and should be very proud of the work you do. Don’t let a negative comment cause you you to doubt yourself. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I🎉
You have my empathy. You can only be you for your lambs, not you for viewers. We viewers are blessed that you share so much with us. Thank you.
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Well said!
Well said. Very well said.
Exactly.
I just about jumped out of bed when that lamb came to! This is what happens when I watch Sandi's channel to wind down for sleep. 😮
Suggestion: do not read comments when you are tired. Some people do not know how much you love your lambs. We do, we all do.
Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2023. XOX
Oh Sandi you did everything you could. I am a retired physician (psychiatrist, MD). I know what it is like to lose a patient. I know I don't have all knowledge nor complete control. You are in the same position. We are only human. I admire you using every bit of knowledge you have. I admire how compassionate you are. I think you do the best you can with the knowledge and skills you have. I don't think anyone can ask more of a human. Please rest; have a merry Christmas and enjoy the fruits of your labors. Yes, you can get with Doc Rex when you do have the numbers and perhaps find something preventable but for this Christmas to New Years , please rest. That is mentally set things aside and enjoy family. Be thankful for all the positives that this year brought. You did well in 2022 and it is time to celebrate & rest.
This Community does care about you and your family (which includes all the livestock). The community is a kind community (I read few disparaging comments; most are encouraging and helpful). I am happy to be privileged to be in this community and able to contribute. TY for your content. You really deserved that award at Mark's ceremony because you have brought together so many into the world of farming. Most of the developed countries have populations who don't know farming (food production) and you have helped to correct this. For me, you have bridged my childhood to my adulthood. I am not a farmer (early brain damage due to no iron in infant formula caused fine & gross motor dysfunction) and cannot be anymore than a surgeon. Little coordination makes it dangerous (not to mention more difficult) for me to farm. I so admire the skills of Mark (just as much as those that can play an instrument). The things you do, Sandi in all the equipment you handle just amaze me too. TY for the joy you bring me seeing what a human can accomplish. If the US government didn't have such high tarrif (as you once explained), I would buy my lamb from you (I live in the Ohio Valley). You are so good to those sheep. Yes, it is only ONE BAD DAY for those lambs. All meat production should be this way.
TY for all you do.
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Thank you for this affirming comment. We all love Sandi so much. She helps us all by the work she does and sharing those labors with us. Thank you for putting into words all that we feel.
Incredibly wonderful letter! Merry Christmas to you and, to Sandy Brock. Gods blessings
@@garlicbreadgames4958 and your point is…? Sometimes it’s just nice express yourself.
Omg who’s heart jumped a beat when the little black and white one moved, I got goosebumps 🖤
Me too!🎉
It was my favorite part of the video! I hope she makes it, she's such a cutie 🥰
Mee too I saw that little one move and Sandi was right on her what a great person she is
Me too!!! I was like IT'S ALIVE!!!!!
I actually thought it was alive when it came out, and then was surprised when she said it was dead. So when it twitched and moved, I was pleasantly surprised, but not shocked. ❤ These videos are amazing. I’ve never really thought about sheep husbandry much. It is incredibly hard work. Sandi is amazing!
The moment the little lucky baby girl moved filled my heart with joy and my eyes with happy tears. You go little one!
A good shepherd always questions themselves heavily. Even when it is unfounded. You care for all your babies (the canine, the sheep and your kids) and it shows. Questioning yourself just shows that you care and are always learning. I love watching you with those lambs. And I love watching those lambs frolic and dance. Just makes me smile. Merry Christmas!
EXACTLY! Other people can and will give their opinions, but they are NOT there, you are. Yes its hard to lose a life so young, but that's what makes you so good, you have a caring heart and soul. Ive been watching you going on almost 3 yrs and anybody old or new can see that you truly care for your lambs & sheep. So quit listening to the "know it all" viewers and follow your gut, because its usually right choice. Take some time for yourself. We'll all be here when you are ready.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. 🎅🤶🎄
You know it's cold in the barn when the snow doesn't even melt off Sandi's boots.
Merry Christmas Sandy and family!!!! Wow that is very emotional five lambs. Thank goodness for one!!
Happy Christmas to you and your family and of course the lambs!! Relax over the negative Nellies!!! I have been watching you for over a year, and I see you are a good shepherd over these lambs. With this time of year, I see how similar you are when you lose one baby as with Christ, the good Sheperd. You mourn the loss of one, or 9. I know if you could have done something you would have saved them all!! Happy Christmas, and thank you for the gentle reminder to us watching, Christ is in everything!
Very well said. Blessed season to you and yours🕊
please watch videos of Jim Nduruchi
I agree with Lit. Above. You are so good with your flock. Merry 🎄!
Merry Christmas very well said
The every video watchers and true supporters are here for you Sandy! ❤ you do everything you can and we know that, you do an amazing job with these sheep 😊❤️💕🎄
You have saved so many lambs, so don’t let that person upset you, Sandi. You are a very caring and lovely lady. The stillborns answer will come to fruition.
It's her job and business 😂
That "mini billy" was the absolute cutest! Unfortunately even with the ones who didn't make it, all the mamas did good. I squealed when that one started to move, she was a lil fighter. 🐑💕 Thank EWE for all that you do. 🥰
Merry Christmas too you & the family. 🎄
I love the little Billy also... He's so cute.
@@kayon5388 Omg yess 😍 Some times I wish I could reach thru the phone an pet the babies lol ☺️
@@C3C3.B3LLA same!
@@kit00127 😁🥰
Sandy, you should ignore ignorant people and do what you do best. You have raised thousands of lambs and learn all the time! Do not let people get to you! You are amazing.
Merry Christmas and blessings to you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
When I read that a comment from a "keyboard farmer" has upset you, I just pray for them. It must be a terrible burden to be so wise and above the rest of us. Temperature is everything, and you did everything right. Have a wonderful holiday with your family. God bless.
I feel the same - love the term ‘keyboard farmer’ 👏👏👏👏👏👏 I plan to adopt it as it is so apt ❣️
As a city kid, I’ve posed some questions in the comments and have found Sandi’s TH-cam community of viewers to be very welcoming and great at explaining things to me - no one has made me feel bad - I just wish the creator of these wonderful videos could say the same
Exactly as Katherine and Tiny Dancer have said - ignore the keyboard farmers. You know what you are doing Sandi. Merry Christmas from all of us downunder (7am Christmas day as I type)
@@andrewr886 Merry Christmas 🎅
Sandy is feeding the anti farming brigade by constantly posting negative things. There is no need to do this. Just post good positive news. The haters will hate, stop giving them ammunition.
Ignore the ankle biters. Armchair coaching is easy. Being in the barn day after day in the hot or cold, on your knees and up to your elbows in mamas and babies, and STILL being as excited about the zillionth baby as the first? THAT is a heart that is passionate about what she does, and is the reason so many of us wait with bated breath for your videos. You let us share that passion, the ups, the downs, the exhaustion, the over the moon excited, and the pain of the heartbreaks. Thank you!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours from Tennessee!
Amen. 🥰🤗🎄🎁🥳🎉🎆😁💛👍
Yes!! This is it, exactly!! I look forward to seeing the notifications that I have a new video from Sandi and her flock! I love her honest humility and love she puts into everything she does! Oh, did anyone notice that the baby Billy had a spot of blood in the middle of his forehead that was shaped like a heart ❤️
So well said!!
As a farmer myself the hardest part of the job is second guessing ourselves. Stay strong.
A Billy and a Teddy!!! All the babies and lambs are precious. Thank you Sandi
That was a straight up miracle when the lamb suddenly moved. What a precious baby. And merry Christmas to you and your family! Be gentle with yourself
Merry Christmas to all!! Lots of love and lamb jumps to all!
F****** people's negative comments. You are the one living the experience doing everything you can. People can talk crap when they are sitting at home in their living room. Unless those people have been crowned the world's best sheep farmer and they have Never made any mistakes then they should hush. Some times these things are just out of your hands. Jess did great with what she knew to do. What a super star. The lamb was just meant to be an angel. Also don't beat your self up about the mom of six. I mean goodness, even humans with the great medical care we have, have so so outcomes with having more than two babies. You are an inspiration!!!!! Merry Christmas from Florida. I love that you open your heart and life and share what you do, the happy and hard times. You truly are an INSPIRATION!!!
@@j.morrison1866👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well put ! You captured my sentiments exactly
Merry Christmas! Hang in there with all the babies. You do such a great job! 😊
We love you Sandi!! I know it is hard to hear people that just ..breeze through a video but everyone that follows you, know you fight above and beyond for every single lamb.
We believe in you! You should too!
A doctor showed a loss of a lamb is like losing a patient. Your so compassionate and I admire this wonderful quality of yours. Hang in there you and vet and HELPFUL viewers who can guide you. I watch your videos and your one awesome lady. Glad your getting your office.
God bless you and your 😊
Who else gasped at 12:48 when the lucky baby girl started moving?! ❤
So sorry about the stillborn. That has to be so discouraging. Sandy, your faithful viewers know how hard you work to save lambs. And you are so often successful. Take care, get some rest and I hope you can enjoy the Holidays with your family.
Don't let the people who don't watch get to you. Everyone thinks they know better and they aren't there to see first hand. The stillborn rate is high but that is for you and your vet to deal with , not someone who got their degree on youtube! Merry Christmas to all the Brocks! Enjoy your time together ✨️❤️
I'm just marking down moment 1:15 for future reference, the little "blep" noise the lamb made was adorable 🥺
Sandi you are a workhorse! I get tired just watching you and you have a soft heart. Not in a bad way but it makes you a great breeder and owner of these sheep. Don’t pay any attention to ppl who comment negatively as we all know how hard and how much you give of yourself to your animals!! We all love and admire you for all you do and all you hope to do in the future! 😉🙏🏻❤️
I love the way you say, "Welcome", "Hello", to the lambs you help deliver!
We’re experiencing the same storm as you on the 23-24th.
Have my fingers and toes crossed the winds won’t damage your barn again, 🤞🏻
Be safe.
Sandi, I wish the following for you for Christmas. 1: The ability to weigh each comment equally so that you can finally realize how much your "Sheepishly Me" family trusts you. 2: The ability to give yourself just a teaspoon of the grace that you give, by the cup, to every other being around you. 3: The ability to look at comment section of these videos and not internalize each and every one that is off-putting. (Don't forget that we, the commenters, are human beings also and have bad days or, in some cases, bad attitudes.) 🤪Ultimately Sandi, you are in a position where you deal with the public on the worst possible terms. Some people aren't nice or aren't good at expressing themselves nicely on social media. The worst people can hop on and watch your video, proclaim anything they want and walk away anonymously. Don't give THOSE people the power to steal your joy or self-worth. Especially since there are hundreds of thousands of us that love you and your family. You give us so much joy. My own fam knows when I am watching one of your videos because I start Baaing and giggling and I know I'm not the only one because I read your comments also. They make me feel toasty warm because your community loves and appreciates you. Anyway, I really hope you have a wonderful Christmas. I'll be thinking of you. PS Jess is too cute for words.
Linda, I couldn't have said that any better than you posted. Unfortunately, most of the people in the world today are chasing cheap dreams, invaluable material items and are selfish to the core. I really hope they realize, before they grew old and disabled, that you do reap what you sow. Merry Christmas and blessings!
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the straw moving beside the lambs that appeared to be still-born. Sandi, watching your care and concern for these mommas and the lambs is so amazing. I don't know what nastiness was said, but to me and I know so many others, you are greatly admired for your compassion and care for you momma's and babies. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Yes! My last name is really Lambing! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. A few mere words cannot express how much I admire you... How hard you work for your family, farm, and your sheep. You are truly blessed. Merry Christmas and may you all have a wonderful New Year! Sincerely, Mrs. Lambing of Cheyenne, WY. 😊💖
Don’t let the HATERS get you down.. I always say “if they are picking on me they are leaving someone else alone!” You do what you can do.. Don’t LET OTHERS MAKE YOU DOUBT YOURSELF! You make a POSITIVE impact on the world! Thank you!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Those of us who watch more than one video know you work very hard to make sure your sheep 🐑🐏 are healthy and happy. We know you care about each and every lamb and morn the loss of each one that doesn't make it. I love the care you put into all the wonderful work you do for these sweet little lambs and their mothers. I hear the joy in your voice for each birth and the sorrow for each one lost. Don't let the neigh sayers get you down. ❤️🐑❤️
Happy Christmas to everyone! Sorry about the poor darlings that didn’t thrive, but I believe there’s a reason for everything and sometimes we’re just not privy to everything. Hope Dr. Rex has some answers for you. I think you’re remarkable with caring for EVERYONE. Be good to yourself…you definitely deserve it😊🎄☮️❤️
Spot on 😊
A Very Merry Christmas to all! And a healthy Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas Sandy and family, do not let comments throw you for a loop, so many people have not ever been on a farm or raised farm animals, they just have no clue...trust yourself, you are doing everything right to the best of ability..love and blessings
@@grandmadc6683 What She Said!!!!
Seeing those little babies running and playing was such a great way to end a kind of sad lambing video! Thanks and Merry Christmas to the Brocks! 🎄🎅🏼
I am so sorry that people find it necessary to be mean. You are doing a hard job and doing it brilliantly! I cried at all the stillborns. That is sad. The wee Billy is beautiful and Lucky's surviving mite was miraculous! Brightest Blessings
Sandi, as hard as you work and we see your heart in ALL OF IT, how can anyone dare judge!!
This has been a challenging Christmas for many of us this year, and for me your videos have been a welcomed respite. I get a dose of lambs, good or bad…and am able to rejoin the melee. Bless you all!
Remember what Mark said about trusting your gut. Your instincts have been spot on. Your followers trust and have faith in you. The newbies will follow suit in time. Have a blessed Christmas, Brock family.
I started crying at the little lambie you thought was stillborn but wasn't. Sweet momma grooming dead babies 😭😭
Sandi, new subscriber to your channel. I have to tell you "don't get too hung up on what other people tell you that you should have done"! The one thing I have learned over watching your videos the past week and a half is there in no one out there who loves their lambs more than you! It is obvious that not only are you qualified to make judgement calls, but you know what is best for them! You are on top of everything and there is no one better than you when it comes to "your flock"! You know them better than anyone else, especially those of us who are only watching on youtube.....continue the good fight!
Blessed be all the little lambs and their Moms. And Merry Christmas to the hard working Shepherd of the flock.
Oh Sandy don’t let one comment hurt you. You are great at what you do! You run an amazing program with your mamas and babies. ❤
Merry Christmas my hard working friend!
Am surprised at the large multiple numbers with a natural breed. Would think it would be increased with the s,ynced breeding (ie. hormones). Large multiples must take a role on the moms.
Merry Christmas!!! Thank you for sharing your life on the farm. It brings so much joy to so many!!
Sandy please do not beat yourself up! There is always people that think they know it all! But they have not walked in your shoes. You are good at your job. You are a loving Sheppard ❤️. Just let it slide off your back. Remember there are alot of people here that totally believe in you. You rock,
Well Sandy, I have no idea where to get all the energy and stamina to do all the work, but you are a champion day in and day out. Thanks for sharing so much and I hope your daughter continues to improve after the chemo.
Sandi I want to thank you for sharing your job with us . Don’t worry about what some people say, you know and we followers all know how much you love and care for your sheep. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for a Christmas eve video. Sandi, I have seen you put heart and soul into every aspect of sheep farming. Your family has shown us farming is not for the faint at heart, and somethings are not in our control. May you have a peaceful holiday.
Merry Christmas! Ignore the negativity. So many of us here had no interest in sheep. We fell in love with your relationship to your sheep. That is special. Hang in there my fellow Canadian. I'm in Ontario too.❤️🐇🐇🐇
Kerry, I might not live in Canada, nor ever have raised sheep, but Sandi's video just popped up on TH-cam not long ago. I'm a Christian who firmly believes that there is a reason. I was hooked the very first time! Sandi has such a heart of gold and is so genuine with her feelings. From my perspective, that is a rare trait to find these days. Sad, actually. But I'm part of the Brock Flock now! Merry Christmas and be blessed!
Welcome to the flock! Sandi is genuine. That is what I look for in fellow people. I rescue rabbits myself. I have 3 with special needs. They would not have found a home that has an experienced caregiver. I also am not well, so that works out for them as I am around always for them. My son has asked me if we could go see Sandi lol.
Hugs and love dear Sandi. You are such an encouragement to us as we observe your labor of love ♥.Beautiful Christmas lambs remind us of God's perfect Lamb Jesus. Thank you God for Jesus. ♥
Happy Hanukkah and merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I hope everyone has a blessed and happy season regardless of what their beliefs are. Take a little time to rest and recuperate. Sending you all love this holiday season. ❤
Merry Christmas to you and all of your people. Sandi, the silent majority sees the good in you and appreciates you very much. We love you too.
Maybe the silent majority could be less silent every once in a while?
I just love how the little babies just run back-and-forth and up and down and jumping in the air kicking their feet up❤❤❤
They remind me of popcorn kernels popping in the pan and hitting the clear lid! So exuberant and joyful 🥰!
@@judithburke1539 Yes!🤭
Hi Jess!!! 🎄🎄☃️☃️☃️🍼🍼🐑🐑 I just love the way you sneak into the frame, brilliant smile and small wave! ♥️♥️♥️
You’re an expert in sheep and lambing. When something happens you get on it and figure it out, or check in with
Rex or network. You’ve helped so many others in business, and shown the ups and downs. You’re honest. Praying for your back recovery. Hi Jess, Jack, and Mark. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and your family.
(Please ignore trolls as they are looking for reaction.)
Please Sandi trust me you can't please them all!!!! Never forget it.
Thank you so much for giving all of us the gift of your videos all year. I wish there was a way for me to replicate and give back to you even a tiny portion of the joy you bring to myself through your videos. You're such a bright spot in this world.
Merry Christmas!!
I cant agree more. The news in this sick world of ours tears me apart, so it is always sooo lovely to watch your vlogs. Cant miss one! There is something so wholesome and grounding. Thank you for working so hard not only to do the best by your flock, but also to enable us to share in your joys, and sorrows too. I think you know deep down that you are a fabulous shepherdess. You give 100%. Your followers all love you! Have a lovely Christmas the whole Brock family! :)
Please never feel embarrassed 😳. You do everything you can for your ewes and lambs. We faithful followers know that! Thank you for sharing. You are an incredible farmer and shepherd. Merry Christmas
Someone very wise once told me you don't have to have all the answers, just know where to find them. You know your sheep, Sandi. Trust your instincts. You are a wonderful farmer. Don't let off the cuff remarks get to you. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Oh, and love the cabin also. Hope the family gets to enjoy it this holiday season.
The lambs are so adorable when they run around and hop and sleep
Those of us that have been here for a while know that Sandi does everything for a reason and also to save those lambs!! We ❤️ you Sandi and ❤️ your flock and we know your heart is in the right place! Some people just don't get it unfortunately 😒
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! May the New Year be a blessed one for all!!!❤
Merry Christmas from Australia, it's already today down here! Sandi you are a careful, responsible, self reflective Shepherd. You are learning each day and using the solid gains of true knowledge in your farming practices. This is my 3rd Christmas watching your story, and I have seen the thoroughness you have applied to attempts to save cold lambs and pre-eclampsic sheep. You are worthy of respect and dignity. Blessing to your lovely family at this time of Peace.
At days like this, you just have to remember yourself of all the love you give to all your animals. Then look at the beautiful little creatures that full of innocence and love walk up to you. 😘
Sandi, you can only be in one place at one time. You're doing your best!
That brown lamb, and the Xmas tree, and Xmas lights.. just so cute! ❤️
Merry Christmas!! Don't let the trolls get to you! I have watched you save MANY lambs, and you do know what you are doing! Best wishes to you, your family and to all of your 🐑!
Thanks for sharing reality in your work ❤. We had lamb and barley stew today and I thought of all the work that went into that being on our table. Sorry about the all the stillborns. Large litter sizes have much higher stillborn risk, and once one lamb dies in utero, the others are at greater risk. Not all factors can be controlled. You are doing great to track and reflect, learn and make informed decisions. Merry Christmas Brock Family!!
Dear Sandi, It is so good to hear from you! I've been worrying about your barn roof with this arctic blast. I live in WI & know how windy it has been here. I can only imagine it has been at least as windy where you live. I hope the roof stayed on your lambing barn! I love watching your vlogs. I appreciate how much you care for your animals and continue to strive to improve your flock's results. You are doing great!!!
The little Billy sure has a long tail! God bless you and your family and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎁🎄
Poor mama, glad that the little Lucky baby and the billy survived the delivery. Broke my heart, glad that mama was able to foster that baby too.
It's a Christmas miracle... a video for the holiday. Thank you very much for this gift. I shall savoir every second of it.
Also merry Christmas Sandi, Mark, Jack, Jess, Lucy, Kinsey and all the sheep. Hope you have a great holiday. 🎅🎄🤶❤️❤️❤️
I don't usually comment but I wanted to say thank you. I've learned so much watching your videos and enjoy seeing your journey. I think it really sucks when people think they know better than you as they sit behind a screen in their mom's basement. They way you handle hard situations is inspiring. Your strength and ability to bounce back from the sad moments is amazing.
Merry Christmas and God bless you overly hard working woman!
I totally agree thanks for sharing and helping the rest of a shepherds learn from you ❤❤❤
Merry Christmas. Wow,6 babies, so sad about the ones that didn't make it. But you have a new "Billy " . Aww Teddy. My eyes actually teared up when you showed her. It's been a rough year and seeing her little sweet face makes me so happy. 🤎🤎🤎
Sandi, this is part of farming. Birth and death. No matter what you do you can’t prevent life from happening. Be proud of how well you shepherd your flock. You’re a blessing to us. Merry Christmas ❤️🎄🍷
Thank you so much Sandi for sharing your farming life with all of us who have no experience raising sheep it’s a wonderful learning experience especially from someone who shows such much kindness and caring for the well being of her animals. Someone once told me “you have no control shat o there’s say or do. However, you have 100% control how you react”. With that being said ignore those negative comments. As a retired medical professional I know from personal experience you do your best to provide everything within your power to help, sometimes things are beyond your control and the outcome isn’t what you’d hoped for. You love all your animals like they were you’re children and it shows in your videos. May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with all of God’s abundant blessings in all you do.
you made my Christmas eve morning. Merry Christmas, You work so hard, don't let the comments get you down. Thank you for posting. You are my role model.
I feel your heartache Sandi, that must be hard to deal with, having so many stillborn lambs. Just think of all the other baby lambs that are running around so happy.
A very Happy Christmas to all your family, and thank you for taking us on your lambing journey.
Love from Mike. ❤
Sending you all huge hugs for today. Merry Christmas 🎉 from us all here. Like others have said, we are here because of the community that is here because of what you’ve created. Please be kind to yourself, you are doing the best that you can.
You are an amazing shepherdess, mother, wife auntie, and friend. You do the most amazing job with your lambs. I just love to see how you are so excited for each lamb. And the lamb running and jumping make me smile every time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless you and your family. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
Merry Christmas to your whole sweet family. 🎄🎁💛
I’ve watched your videos for a long while.. 3 years? Maybe 4…. I didn’t subscribe right away. It took a little while.
I’m not a sheep farmer. I’m not a farmer at all. I have chickens. And grandkids. I subscribed because of you, Sandi. You are a very dedicated Shepherdess. You make every effort to save lambs.. to save sick or Elder Sheep (let’s chat about the Golden Girls, eh?)
No one can have a clue about you as a human, your heart, your knowledge, your willingness to learn, your vulnerability 2 weeks into lambing - after watching one or two videos.
You are kind and caring. You are generous with your time. (Most people have no idea how much time is spent to share a 30-ish minute video).
Continue being Amazing. Be Blessed. Remember how much your Community loves you. ❤🎄
Happy Christmas, we will all rejoice when Willow has her baby. I have been watching for about a year and it is clear that you try your best with every lamb. I love watching the lamb steeplechase and lamb carousel. God bless you and your family
Merry Christmas Brock family! Sandi please don't let what others say get to you. You're one of the best shepherdess's that I have the privilege of watching hete on TH-cam. Your always putting your flocks best interests first above your own. I am sorry for your loss that had you going to a funeral when the week lamb was born. Between you and Jess you did right!!! 💕
I love you Sandi. You are the best momma to your flock, and we know how much you love them.
I feel like you go beyond what you need to do. You are fantastic when it comes to doing all you can to save your babies and their moms. You are an inspiration to anyone who cares for four legged animals. Keep doing what you do ❤
Merry Christmas to all our sheep community. Thank you to Sandy for all you do to promote healthy happy lambs. Your Ewes trust you to help make sure that baby is topped off for a healthy night sleep. I appreciate all you do to allow the showing of the lamb tornado!
I've been subbed and watching you for 8 years and those of us who religiously watch know that you do anything and everything within your power for your Ewes, Rams and lambs.
So sorry that you've had so many stillborn this Lambing Season Sandi. Praying that this is the last of the stillborns. Also praying that your struggling lambs and your fostered lamb continue to thrive.
Stay happy, healthy, hydrated, safe and warm. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.
Don’t let arm chair quarterbacks get you down. Just because I’ve/ we’ve watched all of your videos doesn’t mean we can second guess anything you do. You do the best you can for your animals …always. We see the care and commitment you have to the farm, your family and friends. Thanks for letting us come along for the journey.
Merry Christmas.
It’s 4am and again i can’t sleep so I think I’ll count lambs. I love your blogs Sandi. Merry Christmas ❤
Sandi, your videos always lift my spirits. At the same time your ewe had lost 5, so did my family. We lost 5 close family members in an instant. It's been horrible and we are stuck in a nightmare. I see your lambs and I feel again. I pray Lucky makes it and if so she's already my favorite. Thank you for helping me see life in your world.
Seeing her pull the baby's out lifeless and the mama looking at I've never seen anything like that it really Felt like a piece of my heart broke
Hugs- Sandi you always do what's best and there will always be a lambing season that sucks. Rex will help you sort it out. You'll find the reasons - it could be with 6-7 there were just too many. Nature also has a way of sorting the wheat from the chaff.
Hugs & Happy Christmas to you all.
YOU ARE AN EXPERT + A SUPER SPECIAL MAMA HUMAN! don't let some troll get you down. you are one of a kind and do all you can and more. you are such an inspiration and not afraid to be transparent, because you know it might help someone else 💜 anyone who gives you a hard time is just jealous, ignorant or just literally a Grinch. well for those few who have nothing positive to put out there, they'll have to get through literally hundreds of thousands of Sandi's flock of loyal happy humans before they get to you (including me and I live just a couple hours away, and I may be Canadian but sorry, I'm no softie eh!)! you are so amazing to do what you do AND create fab content! ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR GUT! thanks so much again for providing videos for all ages, types and moods! merry christmas to you and yours. 😘💨💌
Merry Christmas and happy New year! Don't let the couch quarterbacks get you down, you do what you can to help your sheep. You show real life, ups and downs and we love you for it. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
Sandy one thing I noticed this lambing. All the momma's love their babies. I haven't seen one reject or beat up on their babies. That is a plus in my books. Keep your head up you are doing a great job.
The people who have been here for a long time know how hard you try to keep every lamb alive. We support you without question. I believe there are more of us out here than the newbies who are too critical. Please take comfort in knowing how much we love you and respect your judgment! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
What a great gift. A Billy baby on Christmas Eve. I love you so much, please don't let anyone make you second guess your skills as a sheep farmer. Never doubt yourself. Merry Christmas to you and the family (that includes the sheep).
Loving your animated intro. So cute. Hope the holiday is epic for you and yours. Say a prayer for the negative Nellys. And bear in mind- the phrase about walking a mile in your shoes. It's easy to be a judgemental arm chair keyboard warrior and wouldn't it be great if all babies could be saved. Yet it's not a perfect world. It takes so much strength to go through the loss and keep going. You do the best you can and you still keep going. Tons of people could not do that. Not the hours- the stress- the guilt-the physical and mental exhaustion and burn out. Just hold your head up- straighten your crown- and know that you are enough.
Merry Christmas to Sandi & her team. We needed this video! G.B.!
You are always so hard on yourself. Anyone who watches your videos can see that everything you do is in the best interest of your animals. We can see the love you have for them. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I love your videos! I was a Vet Tech for 15 years, but have very little experience with sheep. A friend and I raised 5 babies one year. One ewe had a huge baby who had a bent front leg caught on his mom’s pelvic bone. I had to give her some help. I can’t believe the power of the contractions. I was exhausted trying to push the lamb back in so I could unhook the leg and straighten it. Once the front legs were straight, he came out fine with a little tug from me to help his head clear. It was a little boy who I named Rambunctious! I admire your commitment to your animals and relate to the sadness and disappointment of having fully formed babies that are stillborn. Watching you work so hard exhausts me! You are an amazing caregiver and should be very proud of the work you do. Don’t let a negative comment cause you you to doubt yourself. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I🎉