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Sheep Farming Vlog: Switching Out Rams!

Today at Ewetopia Farms, we are switching out the rams. We decided to take out Hannibal and Felon, our two Suffolk rams, because a) Hannibal injured his foot so we don't know how well he was breeding and b) Felon is an older ram and we just want to make sure all the girls got covered. After sque... More ›

Sheep Farming Vlog: They're Back Outside!

At Ewetopia Farms, the pastures have regrown, so we decided it was time to let the lambs back outside to make use of the fresh grass and cooler temperatures. As Arnie finishes repairing the last of the feeders, we take the opportunity to spend some downtime just watching the lambs and relaxing.... More ›

Sheep Farming Vlog: Suffolk Breeding Groups

Today at Ewetopia Farms, we finally set up our final Suffolk breeding groups of the year. It took us a while to choose which rams we were going to use this year. We show you who we finally decided on and explain why we chose each particular ram. I hope you enjoy this video. If you would like ... More ›

Black Sheep Farm: Rotational Grazing Systems

Black Sheep Farm: Rotational Grazing Systems | OntarioSoilandCrop... More ›

Canada's Big Sheep Show & Sale!

Today at Ewetopia Farms, we talked about our newest purchase at the All Canada Sheep Classic that was held in Barriere, British Columbia, this year, 2023. We also talk about the highlights and lowlights of sales/shows such as The Classic and compare it to online auctions which have become popula... More ›

Sheep Farming Vlog: How We Select Our Show Sheep

Today at Ewetopia Farms, not only do we parade our third ram of the day, we also explain some of what we need to look for when choosing the lambs from our keeper group that will be chosen to represent our breeding stock at the local sheep shows and fairs. Sheep and sheep farming is our passio... More ›

Near Disaster Shearing Today!

At Ewetopia Farms, it was shearing day, which was good, but due to the high heat, humidity, and smoke from wildfires, we had a few near disasters with the sheep! It all ended well, and all the sheep looked great afterwards, but there were some tense moments!... More ›

Sheep Farming Vlog: Will Our Crops Survive?!

Today at Ewetopia Farms, after a hot and steamy morning of doing chores, we head out to the fields to see how our crops are doing after having such a long period with no rain at a critical time of year. Farmer's rely heavily on getting the right amount of moisture for crops to survive. Droughts ... More ›

Sheep Farming Vlog: How To DNA Test

Today at Ewetopia Farms, we are DNA testing our ram lambs for scrapie resistance. We show you how this is done and explain why we are doing it. For a more in-depth discussion on scrapie in layman's terms, please click this link to watch a previous video we did on it.... More ›

Sheep Farming Vlog: Nothing Is Ever Black Or White!

Today at Ewetopia Farms, we address a few comments on issues that may seem straightforward on the farm, but rarely is anything ever black or white. Today is also the day we ship our sheep to western Canada. So we show you how we mark the lambs for identification and loading them onto the traile... More ›

Daily Sheep Farming Vlog: Sheep Around The Farm

Ewetopia Farms, we deal with the various sheep and sheep groups around the farm. To start, we check on Lazy Legs to see if he is still progressing. Arnie finishes off planting beans while I take care of sheep chores like letting all the groups out to pasture, dealing with renegades, and watchi... More ›

Sheep Farming: Troubles With Pasturing Sheep!

Sheep Farming: Troubles With Pasturing Sheep!... More ›

Sheep Farming: The Running Of The Ewes!

Today at Ewetopia Farms, it is time for the running of the ewes! All the sheep are very excited to go out to pasture, and it is like a stampede as we open the gates and release them. We check up on our lamb who has been struggling. We also check how that loud ewe with her lambs is doing today.... More ›

Sheep Farming: The Most Popular Show In Town!

at Ewetopia Farms, it was shearing day! We shear both Dorsets and Suffolks. We give you some shearing/handling tips and show a lot of neat footage. It is a long one, so grab a nice warm drink and sit down, relax, and enjoy the show!... More ›

Sheep Farming: Getting Prepared For Spring!

At Ewetopia Farms, we spend the day around our farm getting prepared for spring. Although technically spring is already here, only recently has it felt that way. Spring planting is around the corner, so as always, it is important to get organized around the farm so that once planting starts, e... More ›

Oh mama, that HAD to HURT!!! ...TWO heads at ONCE!? | Vlog 686

Oh boy... this lambing session just keeps tossing me more challenges I've never seen before. Today, our little prolapse mama finally went into labour!!! Problem is, two of her lambs were trying to deliver at once, and BOTH heads were blocking the path that leads out!... More ›

Sheep Farming: Letting The Sheep Outdoors!

Today at Ewetopia Farms, we finally get to do chores in warmer weather. I think spring has finally sprung and it is time for letting the sheep outdoors! As such, we got some yard work done in between looking after the sheep. We put bedding down in a few of the barns. While doing this in the Cove... More ›

Sheep Farming: Easter On The Farm

at Ewetopia Farms, it is Easter on the farm, so instead of focusing on work, we have a leisurely day watching the lambs as they go outside to play in their new boy/girl groups. Hope you all had a happy holiday.... More ›

Sheep Farming: The Drive To Thrive!

At Ewetopia Farms, we talk about the drive to thrive that some animals have and others don't and why this is important in choosing replacement lambs.... More ›

Sheep Farming: Will Winter Never End!

At Ewetopia Farms, we ask ourselves if winter will ever end as we deal with more winter snow and winds. We go through the feeding of the sheep as quickly as we can in order to stay warm. However, the sheep actually love these conditions. Their woolly coats keep them warm, as does the fresh bed... More ›

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