The Most Important Day on This Remote Island: 50 Years of Sorting Lambs

Описание: Deciding the future of the flock on this remote Scottish farm.

Today is the most important day of the year on Auskerry. For over 50 years, my parents have stood in these pens to make the decisions that keep our rare breed North Ronaldsay sheep thriving on this remote rock.

Sorting 600 lambs is a physical and mental marathon—a process of constant selection that determines the fate of the flock and the viability of the farm. But as my mum reveals in this episode, the weight of island life isn't for everyone. While the work is intense, it’s the island itself that truly tests you.

Join us for a look at the grit, the history, and the reality of life on the edge.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Is remote living for everyone?
1:11 Where is the island of Auskerry
1:32 Rare Breed: North Ronaldsay Sheep
2:03 - Finding a Fulmar's nest
2:32 Tour of the sheep pens
7:13 What is it about remote island life that people love?
7:49 How do we get mail and supplies to the island?
11:02 How do we choose our rams?
12:57 How do you tell wool's quality on a sheep?
14:30 Why do the shape of lamb horns matter for choosing a ram?
16:00 What colours are most rare in North Ronaldsay sheep?
19:30 Where do adult rams live on the island?

About Hamish Auskerry:
I share stories from Auskerry, a remote, private island in the Orkney archipelago. My parents have farmed North Ronaldsay sheep here for decades, and my videos document our unique life on the edge of the world—balancing the demands of traditional island farming with the incredible natural beauty that surrounds us.

Support the Journey:
If you'd like to support the creation of future videos, please consider buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/hamishauskerry ❤

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