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Sometimes sheep or goats experience vaginal or uterine prolapses in the late stages of pregnancy. We show you how to treat your ewe or doe in case this happens. See how to clean and replace the prolapse, as well as how to make an easy homemade prolapse harness from just a roll of vet wrap or gauze to help keep everything back inside. I'll also cover what medical care your animal should receive to ensure a good outcome when she does give birth. If you'd like to watch our video all about how we handle lambing with our sheep, check it out here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbTpQwL6Ws If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

We've just started lambing season here on the farm, and there are a bunch of new baby lambs to introduce you to already! Meet the cute new babies and their ewe moms, and hear all the stories about how things are going so far. If you'd like to watch our video all about how we handle lambing with our sheep, check it out here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbTpQwL6Ws If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

We've been anxiously awaiting our first litter of piglets from our new Hereford sow, Donna. We've prepared better than we ever have before, but sometimes nature has other plans. If you'd like to watch our video all about how we rotationally graze our sheep, check it out here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsVeUl9zJ8I If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Watch bigger, older chicks act terrified of newborn baby chicks when we put them together in the same brooder for the first time. #shorts

Normally we rotationally graze our sheep, moving them daily to small paddocks of fresh grass. In the winter, we usually keep them in a barn and dry lot area and feed them hay instead. In this video I attempt giving them a whole pasture to graze freely for a few days. There are plenty of things that could go wrong... we will just have to try and see what happens! If you'd like to watch our video all about how we rotationally graze our sheep, check it out here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsVeUl9zJ8I If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Come along with me as I pick up free food for the animals around town. Back on the farm we'll see which animals like the treats best. Also get an update on our new mama pig. Julie was able to get away for a few days and had a special surprise waiting for her when she got back! If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

One of my very favorite parts of farming is getting new animals! Can you guess which kind of animal we are bringing home this time? Come along with us as we go pick this one up, and we'll discuss why it represents the future direction of one of our major enterprises here on the farm. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Take a tour around our farm and see what's new and changing as we head into the fall season here in North Carolina. We've gotten rid of some animals and still have too many of some others. Hear about some of our plans for the future and even a possible move!

Parasites kill more sheep than any other issue, and the losses they cause many farmers to stop raising sheep. Learn the strategies we use to help prevent parasite problems in our flock, as well as how we identify and treat for them when issues do arise. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

We need to get a group of pigs loaded onto a livestock trailer in one day so that we can haul them to the processor on time. We will show you all the best tips and tricks we have learned over the years to get pigs onto a trailer with as little stress as possible. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

We would like to introduce you to Maple, our red leopard female Catahoula Leopard Dog. We have been working with her to help us herd the sheep and goats as we rotationally graze them all around our property. We will also give you some history and insight into what type of dog Maple is, and what her role is on our farm. Get to know our sweet girl a little better, and see what she has learned. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

When the sheep get out of their fence, we round them up with the tractor! #shorts

One of us actually got to take some time away from the farm recently and hang out with some friends on vacation, while the other had to stay and take care of all the animals. See how this farmer has a good time at one of the largest nerd conventions in the US, DragonCon, held in Atlanta, GA. We were even invited to be speakers on a Homesteading 101 panel, some of which you can watch here. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Everything you need to know to get started breeding your goats! If you have goats, chances are that you'd like to get some milk and/or cute baby goat kids from them in the future. That means that you will need to breed them. I'll go over the signs that your does are in heat and your options for getting a them pregnant. This year we are renting a buck for the first time, so we will talk about all the pros and cons of owning or renting a breeding buck for your herd. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Ever heard the term "Rotational Grazing" and wondered what it meant, or what the big deal was? I'll explain all the basics, including how and why we do it. I'll go over all the main principles behind it, and how to get the maximum benefit from all your labor. I'll also cover the equipment needed, some of the different styles of grazing you can do, and we will show you step-by-step how we rotate our sheep and goats from pasture to pasture. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Thank you so much for watching and supporting this channel! We have been on YouTube for one full year now, and because of all of you lovely people who take the time to watch our videos, we have been accepted into the YouTube Partner Program! This really helps support what we do, both on the farm as well as the videos we make. I also share some updates on all the good things going on on the farm right now. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Meet the rest of our adult goats as we continue to work through the herd, trimming their hooves and checking them for parasites or any signs of mineral deficiencies. This time we introduce you to all of our Boer breeding goats as well as our other Oberhaslis. I also tell you the bad luck story of Blair, our tiny Nubian doe who has died more than once! If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

It's time to check all the goat's hooves and give them a trim, as well as check them for any sign of parasites. I'm also battling some staph infections on the udders of some of my goats, and I'm about to try a new treatment. We will introduce you to a few of the essential members of our goat herd as we work our way through their regular health checks. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Summer means hurricane season here on the farm. After surviving the devastating storm Hurricane Florence in 2018, we know how to prepare our animals, property and ourselves if another storm comes our way. We will tell you what we did the last time, and share our top tips on how to protect your farm in case you ever experience severe weather like a hurricane. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

There has been a heat wave sweeping through the United States, and here in North Carolina we have topped 100°F a couple of days already, and we can expect both high temperatures and humidity for the next few months. During this time of year we have to give our farm animals a little extra care and attention. Learn how we manage all the pigs, chickens, ducks, sheep, goats and dogs in this extreme weather. Learn how to identify the signs of heat stress in your animals, and how to treat them if they do get too hot. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Utilizing the power of goats to clear brush and push back wooded areas. We use our herd of over 50 goats to beat back the twisted brambles and vines that line the edges of our forest so that we can more easily access those areas, as well as reclaim some of that land as usable grazing for our sheep in the future. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

One of our Nubian goats Ingrid has not had an easy life, and now a new medical condition threatens to end it. Hear her tragic story and find out what we plan to do with her going forward. If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Learn how I milk my goats every morning, see how I've trained my goats to come in and jump right on the milk stand, and to behave while being milked. I'll explain my whole washing and udder care procedure, as well as give a lesson on how to actually milk a goat. I'll cover a little bit about each goat, what I feed them and how I take care of the milk afterwards. You can see how we milk both inside the barn and out on pasture! If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com Some Kind of Feelin, Ben Johnson Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/some-kind-of-feelin License code: CEWP9YQKTRTU7NB0

It's well past time to get our goats back out grazing, but first we have to repair our fences and clear some areas through the woods. Watch as our naughty goats make a break to escape before we can get them corralled in their new area, and see the baby goats experience their first fence move. Life Made More, Roo Walker Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/life-made-more License code: ERNBOGAEU44VMZCC Chunky Nuts Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/chunky-nuts License code: M731JAOXNUFTPQPI Some Kind of Feelin, Ben Johnson Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/some-kind-of-feelin License code: QIAVAXNJDLSJFWVQ If you'd like to learn more about our farm, you can visit our website: http://www.redtailedfarm.com Visit Us on Social Media Instagram: @redtailedfarm Facebook: RedTailedFarm Get in Touch by Email: info@red-tailedfarm.com

Meet our 3 dogs that patrol the farm, and learn about the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog breed. Find out why we chose this breed to be our working farm dogs, see the various jobs they do around the farm, and learn a little about each dog's individual story and personality. Learn a little about the history and origin of this breed, and what purpose they are bred for. If you are considering getting into this breed, this video is for you! Find out why these dogs are not a good choice for most owners.