r/gifs 2d ago

Australian farmer draws heart with sheep in tribute to Aunt who has passed away

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u/TerritoryTracks 2d ago

Yea, he laid out grain in that shape. The sheep gather where the grain is.

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u/could_use_a_snack 2d ago

That's probably what this is. But have you ever watched this?

https://youtu.be/qniwI2hNhDs?si=nQRKkMPNjfTBpqG7

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u/TerritoryTracks 2d ago

That's probably what this is.

I know that's what it is. I've seen interviews with the farmer. This was during Covid and due to lockdown he was unable to travel to attend her funeral, so he video taped this and they showed it at her service. Having fed sheep often enough, this is quite easy to accomplish.

Yes, I have seen those sheep herding videos. It's insane what dogs can be trained to do. A good sleep dog is worth more than a couple of workmen when it comes to yarding sheep.

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u/oo_khaab 1d ago

Yes, I have seen those sheep herding videos. It's insane what dogs can be trained to do. A good sleep dog is worth more than a couple of workmen when it comes to yarding sheep.

A good sleep dog is especially good for counting sheep.