🐑Checking on the sheep is a crucial part of everyday farm life
🚜Using a quad bike and truck to navigate the fields and transport equipment
🌧️Dealing with weather challenges and adjusting work accordingly
🚶♂️Walking the fields to check on sheep and identify any issues
🧸Juggling childcare responsibilities while managing the farm
Do you check every single sheep every day?
—While not every sheep is checked daily, a group of sheep, including the rams, is checked every day to ensure their health and well-being.
How do you deal with dog attacks on the sheep?
—We take precautions to prevent dog attacks on the sheep, such as keeping the dogs separated and being vigilant about potential threats.
What happens during the lambing season?
—During the lambing season, we actively monitor the pregnant sheep, assist with difficult births if necessary, and ensure the safety of the lambs.
How do you manage farm work with childcare?
—We coordinate nursery schedules for our children to ensure we can focus on farm work while also spending quality time with our kids.
What are the challenges of being a sheep farmer?
—Weather conditions, managing a large number of sheep, and handling various tasks simultaneously can be challenging but also rewarding.
00:00Introduction to a day in the life of a sheep farmer
02:00Checking on the sheep and preparing for nursery drop-off
05:00Driving between fields and discussing the challenges of nursery drop-off
09:00Checking the rams and discussing dog attacks on sheep
12:00Bringing back the rams and managing them in a designated field
15:00Driving with the dogs in the car and juggling snacks
18:00Checking a group of sheep that accidentally lambed
21:00Discussing the challenges of lambing season and farm work
25:00Reflecting on nursery drop-off and managing farm work with childcare
28:00Driving back and discussing the benefits of using a dog crate
