WindReach Farm

What kind of sheep do we have at the Farm, and why have we selected the breeds that we have? Find out in Episode 2.

Every wonder how sheep shearing works? WindReach Farm volunteer, Rosemary can tell you all about it.

How many metres of spun yarn are in a baseball? When were sheep introduced to Canada? You can find out these answers and more in Episode 9.

It’s finally time to turn the wool into a finished product! Episode 8 explains how.

What happens to the wool after it is dyed? Have a listen to Episode 7 to find out.

Wait...? Green wool doesn’t come from green sheep?! Huh...

Teasing can be a good thing! Find out how in Episode 5.

As one might imagine, a sheep’s fleece tends to get a little dirty over the course of the winter. Once it’s off, it’s time for a little scrubbing!

Once the fleece has been sheared off, it must be skirted. What is skirting, you ask? Find out in Episode 3.

What kind of sheep do we have at the Farm, and why have we selected the breeds that we have? Find out in Episode 2.