It’s Week 14 in the 52 Weeks of Sheep adventure!  In this episode, Allie and I talk about the famous Cumbria Lake District Herdwick breed of sheep!  We hope you enjoy the conversation and learn a lot about these wonderful critters.  We talk about their origin, their wool, and more - it’s always a fun time on the podcast!  Please give it a listen and feel free to share with your friends!

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Show Notes

Welcome to Week 13 and Merino Sheep! In this episode, we were joined by John and Carol Steitz of Steitzhof Merinos. We hope you enjoy the conversation and learn a lot about these wonderful sheep. We talk about everything from how they got started, to land management, feed management, that lovely, lovely wool, and more! Give it a listen and feel free to share with your friends!

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Steitzhof Merinos

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Instagram:@steitzhof

Website: https://steitzhof.com/

Allie

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Tammy

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*** Photo Credit - Steitzhof Merinos Shearing Day Photo ***

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Episode 12 - Guanaco 

Show Notes

In this episode we talked with Lisa Mitchell of Aliento Luxury Fiber Farm and the A Fiber Life Podcast and everything Guanaco fiber!

To stay up-to-date with everything they have going on at the farm, shop updates, newsletters, and more, visit their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram - and definitely make sure to check out their podcast - I know you’ll love it as much as I have. (Links below)

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Lisa & Greg Mitchel / Aliento Luxury Fiber Farm

Website: https://afiberlife.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alientoluxuryfiberfarm

Instagram: @afiberlife

Podcast: https://afiberlife.com/podcast/ you can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts)

Allie:

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Instagram: @curlyewefarms

Tammy:

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Photos: Daisy the Pygora goat, and Lisa wearing the shawl we talked about in this episode! I’ll post photos of the yarn samples we talked about in the comments.

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Season 1 / Episode 11 - Shetland Show Notes

This week we’re talking with Janice Whitfield of Valley View Farm & One Woman Wool about Shetland Sheep! You guys are in for a treat. We talk sheep, farms, animals, gardening, accountability partners, more sheep, and a lot of laughter and information along the way!

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and give us a listen! If you like it, share with your friends - the more the merrier!

To find the 52 Weeks of Sheep Group & Podcast…

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/52WeeksofSheep 

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To Find Janice:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063585902474

Instagram: @valleyviewfarmwa

Website: https://valleyviewfarmwa.com/

To Find Allie:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlyewefarm

Instagram: @curlyewefarms

To Find Tammy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldieknotsmt

Instagram: @goldieknotsmt

Website: www.goldieknotsmt.com

*** Photo credit Valley View Farm Website - Mama Jewel & 2023 Lambs ***

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It’s Week 10 (even though I clearly say week 9 in the into) and we’re talking about one of the smallest breeds of sheep in the world… the Ouessant.

Allie and I also have a mini “French pronunciation session,” talk about Mondays, fiber, sheetings, and busy schedules.

Give it a listen, share with your friends, spin, and learn! Thanks for joining us!

I mentioned I would share links to the website where I did my research, and they are below. You can find me, Allie, and the 52 Weeks of Sheep group at the links below!

Happy Spinning!

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Ouessant Links:

Ouessant Sheep Society

https://ouessantsheep.org.uk/

The Sheep Source - Ouessant Sheep

https://www.ouessantsheep.net/

Animal Lovin Website - Ouessant Sheep

https://www.animalovin.com/ouessant-sheep-breed/

Raising Sheep Website

https://www.raisingsheep.net/ouessant-sheep

Meridiane Farm Website - Ouessant Sheep

https://meridianfarm.org/ouessant-sheep/

*** Photo Credit - John Bright Fencing Website ***

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In this episode we talk about Romney Sheep, Spin Together Totals, and who won the Spin Together smackdown challenge between hosts Tammy & Allie!

We hope you're enjoying all the sheep talk and appreciate you listening and sharing with your friends!

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Facebook: Curly Ewe Farms

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Tammy:

Facebook: Goldieknots Montana

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Episode 8 - Falkland Sheep

This week we’re talking about the sheep on the Falkland Islands! We also meander our way through our Spin Together coma (and possible plans for next year), upcoming episodes, upcoming guests, and a little sneak at some of the bonus episodes.

A couple of episode notes…

Allie wondered about the number of sheep on the island. Turns out there are approximately 490,000 sheep on the Falkland Islands. By comparison, the number of people on the islands is about 3,700. This means there are about 123 sheep per person. Wowza!!

We also talked about wanting to know wool processing and exporting information, and most of that can be found on the Falkland Woolgrowers UK website along with the Falkland Island Government website (links below)

https://www.falklandwoolgrowers.co.uk/

https://www.falklands.gov.fk/agriculture/publications/send/9-misc/99-fmh-livestockwool-16

As always, you can find the 52 Weeks of Sheep Podcast on Patreon, the group on Facebook, and our new Instagram page (links below)

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/52WeeksofSheep

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Instagram: @52weeksofsheep

Tammy can be found on Facebook at Goldieknots Montana and Instagram at @goldieknotsmt

Allie Can be found at Curly Ewe Farms on Facebook and Instagram

*** Photo credit to the Farmer’s Weekly UK Website ***

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Episode 7 - Leicester Longwool Show Notes

For the breed standards, card-grading information, and the Making Waves in Wool Program we talked about, please visit the Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association website:

https://www.leicesterlongwool.org/

Mrs Hartman’s Farmhouse Market Website

https://www.hartmansfarmhousemarket.com/

Instagram: @mrs.hartmansfarmhousemarket

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HartmansFarmhouseMarket

Emily knitted the Casiopia Shawl for her sister’s wedding. Pattern link below.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cassiopeia-10

Emily talks about her current knitting project, the Trifora Sweater. Pattern link below.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trifora

Telja Sweater

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/telja

Emily’s first knitted sweater, the Crown of Roses Sweater. Pattern link below.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crown-of-roses-sweater

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Tammy:

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Allie:

Facebook: Curly Ewe Farms / Instagram: @curlyewefarms

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Episode 6 - Faroe Island / Faroese Sheep Show Notes

This week we talk about Faroe Island Sheep, their history, their fiber, and learn a little about the islands where they originate. Both Allie and I were fascinated with the breed, and secretly (okay, not so secretly anymore) I want to plan a trip to visit them in person!

Below are a couple of links we mentioned in this episode where you can read and learn more about these fascinating sheep.

Visit Faroe Islands

https://visitfaroeislands.com/en/about1/guest-articles/sheep-farming-in-the-faroe-islands

The Wool Islands Website

https://www.thewoolislands.com/the-faroese-sheep

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Episode 5- Corriedale Show Notes

Bond Sheep History Link:

http://gfwsheep.com/bond.registry.html

We talked about lamb ages, and in doing som research, sheep are considered lambs at 12 months and younger.

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** Photo Credit: Hobby Farms Website ***

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