Ram Sale And Barn Adjustments: A Day In Sheep Farming! 

Well said!! I agree!!

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I agree!!

Me too! Arnie and Lynn are compassionate folks….

Thank you!

Thanks Cindy. It is hard putting yourself out there for all to see and hoping that every one will get what you are trying to say or do and not to offend anyone at the same time plus remain true to yourself. It is not easy! Thanks for always understanding and being there for us!

@@EwetopiaFarmsCriticism hurts more than people realize, even on the internet. Or maybe especially on the internet since people are more… “forthright” with their opinions. I think people forget.

Thanks Tamra! You're always such a strong support for us!❤️

Yes, aren’t those sweaters so adorable!

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Thank you. I do see that some people must derive satisfaction from criticizing others, and I do need to realize that it is their problem, not mine. It is just unfortunate, though. People should stick together, especially on a channel where we are trying to show the beauty of sheep and sheep farming despite all the hardships 🙂

Thank you so much! I don't know why she was being like that. I guess she was having a bad day :)

Thanks Karla 🥰

Mary, those lamb covers are so nice. Thank you for thinking of us and going through all that effort to make them and send them our way. It is gestures like yours that really make you appreciate people again. Thank you ❤️

You’re so welcome, Lynn! I enjoyed making them. Also, although my note mentioned certain lambs, the sweaters really are for any little one you think might need a couple hours of extra warmth. 🥰

Those sweaters are so adorable! It’ll be so fun seeing babies in them.

Thanks, Alison! 😊

@@Mary-Fthose are lovely sweaters. I would love the pattern if you have one? I will be lambing myself in March and sometimes the little lambs need a little extra warmth.

Thanks Becky! I think your ram will be happy to see you again!🙂

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Thank you so much Ellen ❤️

Well said! The majority, if not everyone, is just fantastic on this channel!😁

Thanks Sheila. We are proud to have pampered sheep 😁🥰😊

Thanks Michael. I really shouldn't let those comments bother me but with losing that ram and second guessing his treatment and when to give up and euthanize him, it was just bad timing on her part because I was already stressed by what was going on and she just had to stick the knife in deeper and twist! I am so happy with the encouragement from everyone else. I need to learn to breathe and move on 🙂 Glad your girl looks like she may just make it. I hope so. That would be a nice Christmas gift! 🙂

@@EwetopiaFarms You'll do fine and I know, it's easier said than done. Just remember you and Arnie are good people and live with honest intentions and great integrity. Keep it up!! Happy Holidays!

@@EwetopiaFarmsThose comments do hurt. People who get a lot of social media attention often get their mail/messages filtered by someone else because the nasty ones are just so soul-sucking.

They are soul sucking!!!😆​@@alisoncummins2726

Yes, people seem to understand that losing a house pet is difficult, but I don't think they understand how much death farmers have to deal with all the time. I do think that they think we don't feel the same way about our farm animals as we do about our pets. And some may not care, but I can tell you honestly that we care as much about our livestock as we do about our house pets, which means every loss hurts.

@@EwetopiaFarmsOh hugs!

Yes, I shouldn't let those comments get to me but we were feeling vulnerable at that time so it hit harder than it should have 😊

@@EwetopiaFarmstotally get that, ignoring is way easier said than done. Sorry it hit at a more vulnerable time. This tool like so many things can bring out the best or the worst in folks.

Thanks. I do feel that we put in a lot of extra care and effort with our sheep. Of course, we are still learning too (I don't believe that ever stops) and we make mistakes but our intentions are always to do what is best for the animals. Putting them down is a very difficult decision and one we don't take lightly. So when someone suggests that you are heartless when you feel your heart is breaking trying to do things right, it is just so demoralizing. But all is good now. I probably shouldn't have even mentioned it but I am human so I may have over-reacted 😊

Thanks 😊. Rams can be tough but they are not impossible. I hope it works out with your rams. I just love the boys but even I have to keep reminding them to behave 🙂

Good to remember. But honestly I only started looking things up online a month ago and there was only thankful clients and positive recommendations. Just realize not everyone understands when you live a farm life if you are doing it right there will be poop on your boots because you feed and spend time with your animals and usually you will have grease or oil on your hands and that one spot on your nose from fixing equipment and law of nature states your nose will always itch when your hands are full or dirty. If your stalls were always clean and your sheep thin that is when I would worry. You are fine!!

@@babbettkitty3152 so true!!

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Thanks. It is actually hard to show the bad stuff because people do judge you. But it is a way to learn for viewers and it also shows how difficult it can be sometimes to be a farmer. We love the sheep but a lot of heartache is involved as well. Thanks for following along with us. Good luck with your foray into sheep!🙂

Thank you. I do appreciate everyone I have met through this channel. They are all so caring and supportive. 🥰🥰

I agree completely!!

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Yes, I really shouldn't stoop to their level by trying to defend myself as I know that we are trying our best to be kind people. Thank you!🙂

⁠​⁠@@EwetopiaFarms Explaining yourself isn’t stooping. It’s educating. Maybe you aren’t educating that person, maybe they are just that stubborn, but you are educating other people who might be wondering if the criticism is valid. On pet fora people are always wondering if they should put their animals down now or not, if they waited too long or acted too soon. People respond compassionately because they know that whoever wrote in is agonizing about doing the right thing and the right thing is not always easy to know, or when known not always easy to do. (Also because pet fora are moderated and the asshole comments are deleted. Nobody is moderating RU-vid for you so you’re exposed to it all.) Worrying about livestock can be complicated by concerns about money. We all know people who neglect animal welfare to save money and justify it by saying the animals don’t mind. We can also overcorrect and worry that we might be thinking about money, and not do the right thing because the right thing would be cheaper and we’re concerned we’re being influenced by that. Outsiders don’t know us, so they project. My criticized pet-related decisions: my heart dog had always been bright, intelligent, lively and engaged. When my dogsitter saw her towards the end of her life, deaf, blind and demented, she criticized me sharply for letting her get into that state and not euthanizing her earlier. Thing is, **we** remembered who she used to be; **she** didn’t. She liked her food, she liked sitting outside and smelling the air, and she liked companionship. She had changed but that wasn’t a reason to put her down. I didn’t make that decision until she developed a painful condition and then we said goodbye the next day. More recently one of my dogs probably developed one of three chronic conditions that could theoretically be treated. The emergency vet wanted me to take her to a hospital for further testing. I indicated to the emergency vet that I didn’t want a diagnosis; all I wanted was 24 hours of comfort meds because I was going to euthanize her. The vet was very uncomfortable because there were treatments for all the conditions. Interestingly, the vet didn’t talk to me about money. I had just dropped 7.5% of my total minuscule annual pre-tax income (the vet bill was not exorbitant, about what I expected and I do not begrudge it) on those initial tests and I wasn’t about to spend another 7.5% on more testing in order to expensively treat an ongoing chronically painful condition. The vet didn’t want to talk about quality of life, life expectancy or the acceptability of treatment to the patient. Just, whatever-it-is can be treated and you are negligent for going straight to euthanasia. I feel no guilt. My sister the doctor says that she would have considered making the same decision for her dog and that I was being suitably pragmatic. My own vet thought that the médical finding was a sufficient reason on its own to justify euthanasia and didn’t ask me to justify myself further. But the emergency vet was unhappy with me. People don’t know. Even when they mean well they don’t know, and their criticism is often misplaced. And sometimes we’re the ones who don’t know, so we run our difficult decisions by objective third parties. That’s how I really judge people’s decisions. Not on how much they say they love their sheep (or whatever) because any idiot or asshole can (say they) love their sheep. I judge them on whether they are cross-checking themselves. Which you were, by calling your vet; and which is also why criticism stung so hard.

The other way I judge: how does the animals’ standard of living compare to the owner’s/farmer’s? If you are well-off but you deny your animals space to walk around-no extra comfort room in confinement-I judge you. If you are a struggling farmer chopping wood to heat your home and trying to save money to get a new coverall… yeah, sure your sheep would like more room but you’re meeting legal standards and we’d all like more something. No judgement there. I think I know you well enough to say that you guys meet all my standards. (Not that you need to justify yourselves to me!!! You absolutely do not. Just sharing how I think.)

Thank you, Elizabeth!❤

Welcome to our channel and thank you very much!!🙂

😁his supper is always good!🤣🤣

🤣🤣Thanks, Carol!

Welcome to our channel! I hope you enjoy your days with us!

I would agree that it should be obvious when people truly care about their animals, but obviously, it isn't. I really don't understand where all this anger comes from, and if you are angry, why not direct it on something real, not fabricated. Thanks for your kind words of understanding 🥰

Thanks Jamie. This world can be very cruel and tough. All we can do is our best. Thanks for your continued support!🙂

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Thanks. It is truly unbelievable the ignorance and insensitivity of some people. I am sorry you took down your channel because of such comments, but I understand why you did. Sometimes, you feel it just isn't worth getting pulled down and judged falsely. It sucks. Especially when you are trying so hard. 🥰🥰🥰

Thank you Stephane. We would love to have you visit!

Thanks, Dan. We didn't block them, but I did delete the conversation. 😁

Yes, it is just awful over there now. We support quite a few channels in the UK and I can't imagine some of the problems they are dealing with!🙂

@@EwetopiaFarms thankyou , yes you sheep have a barn . Have a good day .

Yes, all is good now. Sometimes, you just have to let some of the bad stuff out, or it will eat you up! Knowing that people understand helps a lot!🥰

Yes, we just saw them the other day. Because they didn't have babies this year, they wander more I think but they are still here and hopefully will have babies again next year!

@@EwetopiaFarms Awesome! That's great that they had babies,they must move their nest every clutch?

Ours tend to remake their nest in the same place every year!😃​@scootytamra

Once it starts, they come in no matter what the pressure system. But to start off, you often wonder if that or a full moon actually does trigger it or not 🙂

Thanks. Please check out our many videos on feeding sheep. We go into a lot of detail on just about everything we do in regards to how we feed our sheep.🙂

@@EwetopiaFarms Hello Lynn and Arnie, Thanks for the information, Best wishes

Thank you!🥰

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That's exactly what it was - it was happening when we were already upset! It's not nice at any time, but this was like kicking a dog when it's down. Thanks, Kathy!

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Smart and obedient girls!😆

I agree with all that!😁

That's my girl Tammy! If you have a problem with me, beware of her!!😁😁🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@@EwetopiaFarms damn straight…with sugar on top…😂😂😂😉✌️♥️