The Woolstead

On this episode I chat with Christine of Kula Cottontail farm, where she raises Angora rabbits, alpacas, and llamas in beautiful Hawaii. Christine shares her story of what led her to start raising fiber producing animals, the beauty that comes along with it, and some of the challenges too. This is an episode you won't want to miss!  Show Notes: Christine's Instagram:   @kulacottontailfarm...

On this episode I chat with Caliegh Bussard from The Buzzard Farm. From falling in love with alpacas to running a fiber arts business, Caliegh shares her journey into fiber farming in the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania. Want to hear more episodes or check out more sheep content? Head over to thewoolstead.com ! - Show Notes- Caliegh's website : thebuzzardfarm.com Caliegh's instagram : @...

On this episode I chat with The Prairie Shepherdess, Kamden Bartman. Kamden is a 16yr old fiber farmer raising Icelandic and Navajo Churro sheep in Alberta, Canada. During the interview we chat about how she got started shepherding, all about her beautiful flock of sheep, and how she balances school and farm life. And, of course we talk about wool, some of the products she offers, and her new Eboo...

On this episode I chat with homesteader and author Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. Rachel shares her story into getting started homesteading and what drove her to get dairy sheep. She also shares about her love of wool and her inspiration behind her new book " The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep", along with what it was like to birth a baby and write her book in the same year! If you...

In this week's episode, I chatted with Delaney Drake of Ewe and Me Homestead & Creamery. After dealing with dietary health issues, Delaney assumed dairy was off-limits. That was until her sister introduced her to sheep's milk cheese, which her body amazingly could handle! This led Delaney and her husband on a journey of starting their own sheep dairy.  During the interview, Delaney shares...

In this week's episode, I got to do an in-person interview with Ashley Hoffman of Cedar View Farm. Ashley has a breeding flock of FBA registered Finnsheep, offering both breeding and pet quality stock. She also offers wool in all stages of processing – raw, washed, combed, dyed, roving, yarn, and handmade items. On the podcast, you will hear the sit-down portion of the interview where Ashley share...

In this week's episode, I chat with the wonderful mother-daughter duo of Flying Fibers. Jeri and Irina have a magnificent yarn shop in York County, Pennsylvania, and a flock consisting of Wendslydales, Leicester Longwools, and Shetland sheep. They both have a passion for saving rare and heritage breeds through education. During the interview, you will hear Jeri's story of how she fell in love with...

In this week's episode, I chat with Shepherd, Teacher, and Fiber Artist  Kim Goodling of Vermont Grand View Farm. Kim shares about how she came to start raising Gotland sheep, her trips to the island of Gotland, Sweden, and her passion for teaching. We also talk about guard llamas and Kim has some encouraging advice for when things get tough shepherding. -Show Notes- Kim's Website: https://ww...

In this week's episode, I chat with shepherdess Jen Johnson of Whispering Pines Farm.  Jen shares her story on how she came to start raising fine fleece Shetland sheep, her experience doing virtual fiber festivals, and all about her Youtube channel called "Soft Shetland Wool"! -Show Notes- Jen's Website: https://softshetlandwool.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoftShetlandWool Instagr...

In this week's episode, I chat with shepherdess and shearer Siri Swanson. Siri and her partner Colin own Yankee Rock Farm and Yankee Clippers Shearing.  Through sustainable and wholesome practices they raise Finn, Border Leicesters, and Cheviots for breeding stock, fiber, and meat. Siri shares all about her flock, farming practices, shearing, and some of the challenges she faced being a first...

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=...

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 ra...

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...

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? Do you raise a heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: deerlywoven@gmail.com **Follow Me** Instagram: @deerlywoven https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven ~Contact~ deerlywoven@gmail.com...

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: deerlywoven@gmail.com -Show Notes- Maries's Website: https://www.fullcirclewoo...

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 sh...

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 felti...

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 s...

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...

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 wa...

This weeks episode I interviewed Kylee Thatcher who raises Gulf Coast Native sheep on her farm "Three Daughters Farm and Vineyard". Kylee shares about her farm, how she came to raise Gulf Coast Native sheep, her experience with selling lamb directly to restaurants, and her love for lambing season!  Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an...

On this weeks episode I had the pleasure of interviewing not one, but two amazing shepherdesses that both raise Karakul sheep! Babette Turk raises her flock of Karakuls on her Ranch in California and since 1982 Letty Klein has been raising Karakuls in Michigan! I had wonderful conversations with both of these women and I can't wait for you to hear it! Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and wou...

This weeks episode I interviewed Emily Hartman who raises Leicester Longwools in Montana. I loved Emily's energy and her passion for this breed. You will hear how Emily got interested in Leicester Longwools, her business "Mrs. Hartmans Farmhouse Market", and she shares some great advice for new shepherds or for those of us who are looking into raising sheep! Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep...

This weeks episode I was so excited to get to interview Deborah Niemann-Boehle the administrator of the Shave'em to Save'em initiative! Deborah shares about the livestock conservancy's mission, the Shave'em to Save'em program, the importance of preserving these awesome heritage breeds, and some of her favorite projects created with the wool of these rare sheep! Do you raise a Heritage breed of she...

On this weeks episode I chatted with Kristin from Local Farm Mom, she raises Horned Dorset sheep on her farm in Ohio. Kristin is a mom and farmer with an amazing blog full of recipes and a private cooking business. During the interview she shares all about her flock of sheep, her cooking business, how to deal with losses of animals on the farm with kids and a yummy recipe!  Do you raise a Her...