The Woolstead

In this week's episode, I am so excited to announce which sheep breed I have decided to raise on our farm! During the episode, I share some of the characteristics I was looking for in a sheep breed and how I came to my decision. Also, make sure to check out the announcement video I made on my Youtube channel!

-Show Notes-

Video Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS2aZ_YWTq4&feature=youtu.be

Daily Mail Article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1205007/Shepherdess-bride-marries-stunning-dress-wool-flock.html

Do you raise a heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

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In this week's episode, I share some advice and tips that were given to me by wonderful shepherds. As I am slowly moving into the steps towards buying sheep, I had questions. So I asked a few questions on my Instagram stories. I received so many great responses and I am excited to share them with you! I also share a list of sheep books that I have really been enjoying and recommend.

Do you raise a heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Recommended books:

"Storey"s Guide to Raising Sheep" by Carol Ekarius and Paula Simmons

"Natural Sheep Care" by Pat Coleby

"An introduction to Heritage Breeds" by The Livestock Conservancy

"The Sheep Book" By Ron Parker

"Adventures in Yarn Farming" by Barbara Parry

"The Shepherd's Life" by James Rebanks

"The Yorkshire Shepherdess" by Amanda Owens

"Vanishing Fleece" by Clara Parkes

"Sheepish" by Catherine Friend

"The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook" by Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson

The Good Living Guide to Keeping Sheep and other Fiber animals" by Janet Garman

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In this week's episode, Amanda Barcenas from Prado de Lana Sheep Farm joins me on the podcast. She shares about her beautiful flock of Romney, Lincoln Longwool, and Romeldale/CVM sheep. She also shares about her yarn store, her passion for breed-specific yarn, and some amazing advice for those of us looking into raising sheep.  

Do you raise a heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Amanda's Website: https://www.pradodelana.com/

Amanda's Instagram: @pradodelana

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In this week's episode, I share the five heritage sheep breeds that I am considering raising on our farm and the reasons why. Which breed do you think I will choose?

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In this week's episode, Marie Hoff shares how she got started raising Ouessant sheep, about contract grazing and her business Full Circle Wool, and how she can't imagine her life without working with sheep every day!

Do you raise a heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Maries's Website: https://www.fullcirclewool.com/

Marie's Instagram: @stargrazers

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On this weeks episode Lynn Moody from Blue Oak Canyon Ranch joins me on the podcast to share her experience raising Santa Cruz Island sheep. During the interview Lynn shares how she got started raising Santa Cruz sheep, what their temperament is like, her favorite fiber craft, and some great advice if you are looking into raising a heritage breed of sheep. 

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Lynn's Website: http://www.blueoakcanyonranch.com

Santa Cruz Island history video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=AZiCUdkaRc0&feature=emb_logo

Removal of Sheep from Santa Cruz Island video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsIYwqIiDiY

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On this weeks episode Michelle Stephens from Sweet Pea Farm joins me on the podcast to share her experience raising Southdown and Oxford sheep. During the interview she shares how she got started raising sheep, all about her Youtube channel, and great advice if you are a new shepherd or looking to add sheep to your flock! 

 Michelle is an amazing fiber artist specializing in needle felting and makes the most adorable felted critters. You can check them out in her Etsy shop which is linked below. 

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Sweet Pea Farm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEa8NpehPOZihTcJ28By4Q

Michelle's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetpeafarmny

Michelle's Instagram: @sweetpeafarmny

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On this episode you will be hearing from Nikyle Begay who is a Navajo shepherd and weaver raising Navajo-Churro sheep in Arizona. This episode is packed full of powerful and beautiful stories told to Nikyle by her elders, the history of the Navajo-Churro sheep, and Nikyle's process from shearing her sheep all the way into one of her beautiful weavings! 

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Nikyle's Instagram: @nikylewes

Navajo Lifeway website: http://navajolifeway.org/

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On this weeks episode Laura Kramer from La Bella Farm joins me again on the podcast. Laura is a Ruminant Nutritionist and shares so much knowledge on what a healthy diet for a sheep should look like and what to look for if your flock is not receiving the right nutrition, along with some other great tips! 

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

La Bella Farm website: http://www.labellafarmde.com/

Laura's email: [email protected]

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On this weeks episode I interviewed Virginia Scholomiti who raises Teeswater and Wensleydale sheep on her farm the Yellowfarm just outside Albany, New York. Virginia shares about her farm and flock, about the Teeswater breed up program, her love for there wool and how she likes working with there gorgeous locks, and some great advice if you are looking to start breeding your sheep! I can't wait for y'all to hear this great interview!

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

The Yellowfarm website: https://www.yellowfarm.us/

Virginia's email: [email protected]

Shepherds Talk website: https://www.shepherdstalk.com/

American Teeswater Sheep Association: http://americanteeswatersheep.com/

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