Totally a house lamb. My mom had one when she was little. Pop pop was the farmer and did beef, mostly, but my mom talked him into a few sheep. She ended up taking a bottle baby and he slept with her for a while. She talked about that lamb until her last days. ❤️
I used to be a NICU nurse. When you were working with that sweet little one, it reminded me of feeding my preemies. Suck, swallow and breath! Thanks for taking such sweet care of your sheep and lambs. Lots of love from Gensac, France
;) Different country so you of course werent my daughter's NICU nurse. Just Thank you. She graduated 5th in her class & is in her Sophomore yr of College. Btw she was always tiny til the Freshman 15
@@Holyman83ATLU I had a bad case of preclampsia. Induced for 6 days, finally had a section. Luckily she was 8lbs. Not bad for a preemie. No wonder I was so hungry. She is in 3rd year college now!!!
I could watch that little mite all day. You say you’re not patient Sandi but I think you are amazingly patient. The time you take to try to save and protect the mums and babies is awe inspiring. You are truly a credit to the farming community 💕💕
Oh Sandi I’m so sorry for your heartbreak. I only have four ewes but I know that feeling of loss when you lose just one in your care. I came in from helping my old girl lamb out two beautiful lambies and sat down to watch this latest video and my heart just crumbled for you. To move forward we all have to focus on what is here and what is next. It’s what keeps us going, you are what keeps us going on the hard days. I hope we can be the ones to help you keep going on your hard days.
We are sorry that the two young lambs passed away. It looked so peaceful to see them facing each other in that box. You had done your best. We know that. That you for sharing your experiences. 😊
Your choice to do the c-section and put in the work for those lambs gave them a chance for a miracle. Thank you for your kindness and generosity to your animals and your audience.
What a cute Lambie Pie that is! Is it a Penny or Percy Lamb? You might have said; if so I've forgotten. 🤷 We should get you a t- shirt that says "My current baby has wool & hooves"
Tears and smiles; with you all the way, through every change in music, in every pen, tickling their noses & chins... Thank you for sharing it all.💗💟🎉💔❤️🩹❤️🐑
That little lamb is so *LITTLE!* It seems as if his legs aren't long enough for him to be able to walk. But at least he has the sense to hunker down next to the baseboard heating!
Just a suggestion, we use human newborn onesies for our bottle babies when they are that small and have problems with body temperature regulation. Also, you can use newborn/premie diapers when you take them into your home so no messes are made. They're a life saver. Love your videos, btw. Got my husband watching you now too. Best of luck with lambing!
They have onesies for cats and dogs for after spay/surgery. I used one on one of my cats! The booty part is open for potty time. I wonder if this would work for preemie lambs? I have a bad perception on their size.
I always get so excited every time i see a notification saying you posted a new video! I really enjoy watching your videos . i always have your videos playing in the background so im always seeing different parts. Im sorry to hear about the lambs
Sandi, you are certainly not the only one that struggles with preg tox! I have only 2 ewes, and this is our first lambing season with them. One developed toxemia and hypocalcemia last week. The only reason I recognized what was happening and was able to treat her (with vet supervision) was because of what I have learned from watching your channel! Thank you for that. You saved her life! Our road washed out and when she went into labor I couldn't call anyone for help. With you talking in my mind, I was empowered to assist the first lamb she delivered (nose first but both legs back.) She delivered the next two on her own. A few days later her sister delivered (unassisted!) quads. I knew I had to help feed them based on what I have learned from you. I say all this because I want you to know that through all you self deprivation and humility, you have made such a huge difference to my little farm, as I have no doubt you have to so many others.
Years ago I raised baby birds and I've nursed a number of other animal babies. My suggestion would be to use the fleece bedding and blankets as apposed to the cotton towels. The fleece just does a whole lot better at holding the heat in. Then I'd suggest that you drill a couple holes in the top of that bin and leave it on to hold more heat. Every animal/bird that I've raised will pant if it's too warm, until you see that, keep heating them up. Best of luck with this season!! Can't wait to watch!!
We use lamb macs. You can make one out of a plastic bag by cutting a corner off the base to put the head through and cutting slits the other end to slip the hind legs through.
Fleece wll work ina pinch but it isnot natural fiber so does not retain or anjust heat like wool or a natural fiber will. It will never overheat in natural fiber.
The only problem with that is possible rebreathing CO2 especially with premature lungs. When The blood CO2 rises it may increases resp rate and work of breathing to blow off excess CO2 and these premie lambs lungs are already comprimised. You have to have more O2 or bigger container if you cover the entire top even with holes in it. Retained CO2 in the blood may cause acidosis. It's probably okay with one lamb but you have to be careful.
I'm so sorry you lost two of the triplets. The little one that survived is so precious and omg the cutest baby. Praying he keeps doing well and survives.
Here we go...just made my Sunday afternoon seeing this pop up. That baby lamb knows your his or her momma now. They looked very peaceful and having known just the love and care you gave them they were blessed to have been fortunate enough to experience that. Do you think the ewes are slower getting up due to advanced pregnancy now. I think your gonna have another lamb following you in the finishing barn in a couple weeks :)
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Looks like you still have a miracle. You had a zero percent chance of any of them ever drawing the first breath. All three of them did draw breath and make it a day. One is still fighting. That is still a miracle.
Your not the only one with preg tox in your flock. We used too run a 200 head flock of mostly hair sheep in Georgia USA. They was a pasture flock and not in a barn like yours. No matter what we fed or how good conditioned the ewes was right before lambing we always had several go down with preg tox. We talked with our vets we had vets out numerous times We treated ewes and done everything possible. After years of fighting it the last year we had sheep we lost 25 head in one lambing too preg tox. After that we decided what the best thing for us to do was too sell our sheep. We felt defeated we had spent all Kinds of money trying everything possible too do what’s best for our flock with no signs of progress. I love watching your Channel it reminds me of my sheep and the good times we had with them. I continue watching your journey on how you treat preg tox and maybe one day We will start a flock again and I’ll have some extra tricks too help fight preg tox. Please continue doing all you do for your lady’s. It never goes unnoticed. Hold your head up high your amazing it takes a strong woman too do all you do.
I can't imagine how hard that was! And you said "years of fighting it", you must have been exhausted in every possible way. You did the right thing in taking a break. I wish good luck to you in all your future endeavors.
Crying and smiling at the same time. Sandy I love the way you treat every animal as if it is the only one on your farm. You work so hard to keep life in each momma and baby. Keep up the faith and hard work.
Your such an amazing person you show such kindness to all your animals. You go over and beyond to help them I love watching the care you give to the baby lambs
I'm lamb fosterer. Have 2 tiny little lamb twins. 2lbs at birth, 1 week old they re hefty little 10lbrs! Good luck Sandy!. I have learned much from your videos. also praying for YOUR Ewe & babies too.
I know you have mentioned that people give you a bad time for making pets out of your babies but I know that the heart you show for them is why I watch you. They are more than a paycheck for you and I love you for it.
I of course love he is a house lamb! He is doing pretty awesome Sandi! So I think it was meant to be. I love the extra space you gave those mamas and can’t wait to see all the new babies coming soon! Keep smiling you doing great! ❤️❤️❤️
It's so wonderful to see the sole survivor of the C - section triplets doing so well. You also seem to have a handle on the remaining PregTox ewes. I must say Sandi...things are beginning to look brighter. You and Carissa are doing an amazing job as usual. Love you ladies so much!!!
A small tip for c-section lambs: Take a larger q-tip and swab one of the mature ewe's coochie. Take that and wipe the mouths of the newborns. That's a thing they now do with human babies who didn't take the natural route. It helps tremendously with their gut bacteria and therefore development.
Oh that little Lamb is just such a sweet baby. A true fighter I can see. He has the will to live and that is just a blessing. His Mommy will live on through him. You gotta keep him now, it’s the rules. Hahaha 🤣
Just one night! 🤣And then the sweater goes back on.... and maybe just one more night. 😉 Such a sweet baby. It's so encouraging to watch how you work to help the weak ones. It's heartbreaking to lose lambs, but you keep going and you do it so well. 💙
IDEA! Sandi, you have all the wool from your sheared sheep....a person suggested: (use the fleece bedding and blankets as apposed to the cotton towels) for the lambs you isolate in the tote.... WHAT ABOUT LAYERING THE SHEEP WOOL IN THE TOTE. Also for the MOMMAS that needed blankets due to WOOL LOSS could you make a wool blanket that looks like their natural wool so they don't scare the others and it keeps them warmer. Love from Texas!
Fleece blankets/bedding…ehhh could work but towels are easier to wash and dry, it’s more efficient which is great if it’s being used near daily for wet mucky lambs. Woollen things need a lot more care with washing and drying, you can’t just throw it into a washer or drier for efficiency.
I read this and thought, great idea! The baby could have a wooly coat to keep him from a chill and he'd still look like a fuzzy little lamby! Then I recalled the only wool garment I've ever seen, my mother's inka wool coat - Dry Clean Only.
Little “lucky” does look like he’s growing some. Lambs grow extremely fast in my opinion, so I’m hoping he’s out of the woods now. And YEAH you got a handle on the pregnancy tox !WONDERFUL! Hoping everything goes smoothly for you from now on. Thank you, as always you bring me joy. ❄️💚🙃
So sorry, Sandi, that the 2 tiny lambies didn't make it after everything you tried and did for them. I'm like you, I feel sure they went peacefully and they went together. I know it's never easy to lose any of your lambies. ❤🙏🙏🙏❤ Love and prayers for your future lambies to come into this world. 🐏🐑
I love that you used the word Lucky. That's what I named the premie I helped to save. My husband and I chose Lucky because he was lucky to be alive being that it was winter, his mom rejected him and he was very premature.
The name Lucky is very fitting!! I absolutely admire, respect and love that Sandi shows us the good, the bad and the ugly. It warms my heart to see her hard work pay off when she gets that happy tone talking to the lambs and sheep. Sandi is my favorite RU-vidr! ❤️🔥 🤘🏼😝🤘🏼❤️🔥
Sandi, I can’t explain what a joy you and the sheep are to my life. Thank you so much. Please put some of your amazing nurturing into yourself. You are very worthy of cuddles, naps, and positive reinforcement! Prayers and blessings everyday!
Sandi, Your tenacity, courage & the love of your sheep have been the difference in the recovery of the ewes & preemie lamb in your charge! I'm so prouder of you that in the face of big obsticals you have done all you can! It's paid off for you & the creatures in your care! That feels great to have successes in so many serious health problems! Congratulations! Job well done!
First off, thank you for documenting and sharing this with us! I have learned so much from you. And actually because of this, I picked up that one of my ewes wasn't quite her self, and sure enough we are battling preg tox! Today is day 2 of treatments and I'm happy to say, we have seen a little improvement! She is getting up and walking, and eating her hay! We still have a ways to go, but at least we know what we should look for and how to handle things. Seeing your strength in dealing with this, had helped build mine. THANK YOU!
I have to disagree with you all three of those lovely lambs were and are miracles. Given their untimely entrance into the world it is a miracle that they survived at all. For the time that the two who left us were here they provided immeasurable joy and pleasure just as their brother continues to do. Thank you Sandi for your endless courage and the joy that you always provide ❤
I'm in inpatient in a hospital in Ontario right now, and it is the highlight of my day whenever Sandi uploads. Seeing those sheep and lambs just makes me feel like a functional person again. Thank you so much for sharing. The good and the bad are part of life. And you're videos tend to show the beauty in all of it. Life is so precious. It's not black and white. Those lambs lived a short time but they knew so much love in the time they lived. I think it might be changing my future aspersions, even if I never manage it at your scale.
Oh Sandy.. it seems lately you've had so much with medical issues with your flock. This must weaken your spirits for the coming of all your babies that are due. It's hard to understand why your babies and mamas were taken from you. But find comfort in knowing that you were a special part of their lives. You did so much more A listening ear A soothing voice A caring ❤️ A helping hand A healing hug A beautiful smile Someone sent this to me a while back and I kept it and I love to share with others.. Sandy hold on tight.. better times are coming very soon. And how exciting is that watching you do your job you love so much. Wishing you happy, healthy bundles of joy! You always brighten my day when I see your videos. I'm so grateful. Thank you..☮️
The nurses struggled to get 5 mls into me each feeling when I was first born, but some just have a will to fight. Prayers for the two that passed, but I have a feeling that this little boy will keep fighting.
YOUR VIDEOS ARE JUST TOO SHORT!!!! Especially when you've given us up close and personal access to the little Survivor Lamb!!! Does anyone else feel the need for a 24/7 "lamb cam" on this little fiesty guy?? (Like Sandi needs more to do!) Sandi, I love your videos, your efforts to help your flock and for agreeing to make Little Survivor a house lamb ... even if it's only for one night. You make me feel exhausted just watching all the different things you do! Love to you, your family, and your lambs! Julie in Virginia
Aww sweet angels. There is probably a beautiful flock of lambs keeping our loved ones company in heaven. All was done that could have been done. Love your video sharing and thanks for letting us tag along !
I'm really pulling for little Georgie. What a fighter. Before I started watching your channel my attitude about sheep was "yawn". The more I watch I realize just how sweet they are, and who'd a thunk that sheep have a sense of humour. Gotta say I laugh with you and cry with you. Have a good day Sandi and Khris.
Life on a farm is sometimes the hardest thing to face, and then you get your house lamb. So precious. Sandi your love and compassion is contagious. Keep you head high and know that there are people holding you and your ewes up in prayer. Prayers for a peaceful and successful lambing. Blessings from Missouri 💕
Bravo! 💐 When the heart is involved, I’d do anything to keep that baby moving forward too. I remember Lucy was a good sitter with another nugget you brought in the house. 😇
I got pretty sick and my Dr. told me about a product you can only get on Amazon. It's called Liquid IV. It's a hydration multiplier. One glass equals three glasses in your body for hydration. It pretty much saved me. It comes in vanilla,chocolate and strawberry. It's basically an electrolyte multiplier. I could never hold down three. LOL ?? Might be interesting and something to have around even at home. It comes in packets premeasured packets, very easy.
That ewe that had the retained placenta now has a marking that looks like a giant rat on her back! The sink area looks much better! Hope the rest of the lambing goes according to plan…♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🇨🇦🤓
I just realised it must the be anniversary of the night (here) you changed my and my daughter’s lives. 2 years ago my then 4yo, was not sleeping, nightmares and anxiety with what was going on with everything. We had moved to the city and I knew how much she missed country life and Lo you appeared on our feed. You became our nighttime routine, you showed her resilience, joy, grief, fun, and just everyday things; and of course ‘lambies’ and ‘sheepies’. You have helped her, in so many ways, to grow. As her parents we (hubby and I) use your videos to help us have the hard conversations, conversations about illness, death and life; she’s learned to keep working and learning from life and even about getting on with chores and homework (big thank you for that one 😉) She’s 6 now and wow she blows me away with how much she’s grown. Watching you has helped give her the courage to overcome the scary and find the joy in life. She now goes to sleep smiling and wakes up joyfully singing every morning. I don’t have enough words to thank you for you being you. She thinks you, Carissa and Jess are the coolest! Miles is still her favourite sheep though and we hope he’s doing well.
Sandi you are doing great with the little nugget. He is such a cute little fighter. I have a feeling God and you will pull him through. My husband thought I was crazy because I was happy the baby pooped. I know that's a good vitality sign.
You work so hard for your animals. You do such a great job. I used to have a much smaller operation than you have and did orphan rescue to build my flock. I know how heartbreaking it can be. Keep it up. You're a blessing to so many.
You brighten up my day and I'm thrilled when you've dropped a new post. The joy of watching you with your bottle lamb is unbeatable. And when the sheep you've weaned come running at the sound of your voice...makes my day!!
I am always so impressed at how you tackle home improvements in your barn on your own. I strive to be independent and do things on my own. My Husband is so handy and can figure things out with out no problem. I struggle with that I am not a visionary person. I have to see it done to actually know how it works. Keep your post coming. I look forward to them.
I am pretty handy, but I am giving RU-vid creators half the credit! From knitting to replacing the pump in my washing machine, I have found so many quality teaching videos! My husband worked as a Marine Engineer, he and his team were responsible for all mechanical systems from light bulbs to the water systems. So he knows a lot ( their electric systems are DC, not AC like American homes), but he was gone for 6 months a year. Just be safe, learn as much as you can before you start, and have a plan if you can’t complete.😸
Always remember you have your weakness and your husband has his, you can do things he can’t and he can do things you can’t. Just because we are females doesn’t mean we have to be super independent, we are all human. My husband can put things together better than me, I try but he always ends up helping me and I appreciate it. Now I can cook and prioritize better than my husband. We help each other out no need to be a full independent person.
So glad that your strongest baby lamb has survived and is doing well, sad for the other 2 but as you say they passed together peacefully. Now I can't wait for more lambs to start appearing!!!😍
I really enjoy your longer videos. I'd watch for hours if they were. So, instead I go back to watch the older ones. Thanks for the effort you make to create quality videos. 💕
The ewes need to be fed according to litter size if you want to avoid pregnancy toxaemia. As you do scan them, why don’t you pen in appropriate groups. You can floor feed extra pelleted feed, with minimum of 5% bypass protein, to the litters according to need. Floor feeding also gives the ewes something to do as they go on searching long after the pellets have all been eaten.
Your animals are so lucky to have you. My hope is that you stop getting on yourself. You go above and beyond for your animals They are blessed to have you And so are we.
For little lambs (I had goats, so kids), you can use a sleeve off a sweatshirt, and just cut the leg holes where needed. Make a nice little snug fleecy jacket. You can make multiple jackets out of one sleeve.
Your amazing Sandi & the love & care you show your animals is exceptional. All lambs are precious, but this little guy really pulls on my heartstrings - determined & adorable. Keep strong little one. ❤🐑🙏
Awww those two little ones I think understood you tried very hard for them They looked so sweet I'm so sorry for your losses of them, my deepest condolences. Rest well, little souls.
Thank you sandi for being here for all of us in the good and bad times i hope that while this lambing season hasn’t started out well that it will get better over time, You are a strong woman
You gave me a good chuckle this am. You work with all that farm equipment and are worried about installing a shelf. I admire your knowledge of all that machinery. Love watching you and the way you care for your sheep. God bless.
Yay Your the first blog I love watching, can't never get enough. The video goes so quick.😢 You are so loving and I'm so happy the baby lamb is making milestones. It sure is a fighter and is so cute ❤ How smart it is to lay down by the heater. I'm happy that the 3 ewes are turning for the better. You rock Sandi !!
Hi Sandi, I've been watching you and your families (your human family and then your sheep children) for about 7months now. I love how kind and affectionate you are with both families, but currently I'm loving that tiny lamb. You pointed out that when the sheep wag their tails it means they're happy. Are you aware that with the baby, when you kiss him he wags his tail? It's like he smiles too. Oh and Sandi, you provide us on You Tube is not a distraction. In my opinion I find the Videos very educational, heartwarming and your offhanded comments hilarious. Thank you for being you.
House lamb, we have 5 of them right now. I'm so sorry you lost those 2 lil itty bitty ones. I so hope that we all are passed preg tox now. This was something that we brought up with vet. We had pretty severe drought this past summer and our hay and haylige was not the best. We ask the vet if there was 'possibly' that it may have bearing on the amount of preg tox we are seeing now. Any ways hang in there Sandi and know that lambing will soon begin. Have a great week Brock Family.
Now that the lamb was in the dog cage next to Sean the Sheep I know how tiny it is as I bought that stuffed toy for Dad and it sits in his bed. That lamb is so cute and I’m so glad it’s holding out for you, as sad as it was I’m glad the other two are at peace it’s so hard when being born so early but you gave them a great fighting chance and that is all you can do in the end.
yeah he is doing so good!. It made me smile to see him lay down with his little stuffed buddies at the end. You go through so much with these sheep. It shows how much you love them when you go the step above.
Hello! I’ve noticed you’re using (or at least it appears to be) a human heating pad for the lamb warming box to keep the babies warm. A lot of the time, those have auto-off features which may not keep the lambs as warm as you’d ideally like, so I wanted to suggest a reptile heating pad! a reptile under tank heat (UTH) mat and a thermostat would be a great way to keep your warming box at an ideal and consistent temperature, while staying pretty inexpensive! they can be found on amazon or at any chain pet store in the reptile section and come in many different sizes as well!
I'm soooo in LOVE with that little baby❣ I'm praying for him to continue to get stronger every day. He couldn't get a better surrogate Mama, than you Sandi! You are so beautiful inside and out❤ 🐑
I love how much care you give the little lambs when they arrive. Shows how much you care for your sheep. It’s not just a business to you, it’s like they are your own little babies
What a precious little soul 💖😍 so happy this sweet baby is doing well. Your doing an Amazing job Sandi ❤️ Your little miracle has come a long way with all the love you shower him with 💙 Can't wait to see all the other babies as they come along. Prayers for healthy moms n babies. God's blessings to you
You are a special lady. Despite the difficulties that I know are at times physically and emotionally draining, you always do everything you can. So at the end of the day, as hard as it is, you know you went above and beyond. Ignore anyone that may judge or say differently. There are so many "Arm chair experts" out there that I for one have no idea why they watch if they are going to say anything other than you are an amazing woman. These animals are so lucky to have you as a breeder. Keep doing what you do and never second guess yourself. 💕
