The Plural of Sheep is Sheep

Welcome to episode 17, in which we are supposed to discuss hibernation, torpor, brumation, viking funerals, Russ' kinship with a bean-bag chair, insulting lemur names, the turtle that ran away, and SO MUCH MORE! Listen to us mispronouce "brumation" as "brumination" for the entire episode! "I'm all for Viking funerals!!" "If I were at your funeral, I would 100% shoot a flaming arrow into your raft!...

In this episode, Russ and Nat discuss waggle and other animal dances, groupies with flowers and wine, action figures, working in pajamas, and more. They also muse about why they aren't famous yet, and who their sponsor would be if they were.   “That’s just my metric! Someone mass-produced several million 11” versions of me… yeah, that’s cool!”   “It was the best of times, it was the blurst of time...

Tune in to our special Christmas episode where ee discuss  nose ebola, Russ's stint as a Christmas cow-jockey, polydactyl calves (baby cows, not leg parts), a cat named Debbie, and so much more! GIVE IT A LISTEN! And we also try to answer a couple of listener questions. How do YOU get ready for Christmas?   PLUS: What would Russ's life have been like if his cat Snuffy had been named Debbie, seemin...

In this episode, Russ and Nat discuss all things spooky with our special guest Grace O'Hara, who has volunteered and worked at Bee Meadow Farm for many years, and has a ban on ouija boards in her family. Tune in for chocolate vs. dogs, creepy banshees, freaks of nature, rat cannibalism, two-headed bovines, Russ's lush and mobile eyebrows, Hallowe'en zebras, and a moving poetry recitation.   "We as...

In perhaps our most unhinged episode yet, we find out about Natalie's grade-school trauma and why 13 is her lucky number, then we discuss off-brand pets! For example, what pet would you end up with if you crossed our meat-lovin' former barn-cat Missy with demon-spawn mini-horse Katie? You'll have to listen to find out. And don't miss our discussion of the true value of Natalie's eggs (chicken and...

In episode 12, Natalie and Russ discuss weird and wonderful animal hook-ups: bunny and goat, dog and pig, and even a foray into the tale of a boy in Kyrgyzstan raised by sheep! We learn something new in every episode, and so will you, whether you want to or not.   "I promised myself I wasn't going to do this but... the OXPECKER."   "Let's talk about kids raised by animals” “THAT’S ME!”   "Carlos w...

In episode 11, Russ and Natalie discuss some of the weird hybrids in the animal world! Hear about geeps and zonkeys and the elusive Beaver Bernard! Plus, the weirdest things we have ever cried about! Tune in now.   "This would be so illegal if humans did it." "Imagine your Dad's wool sock that has been worn a million times, hanging over a table with a bowling ball in it..." "Hencocks are our canar...

"Dad, if you're listening, and I hope you're not..." In episode 10, swearing has returned, and we discuss why there's no room for dad-bods in the pipefish community, Pigeon guillemot fathers and their horrific approach to parenting in times of scarcity, and dumping pets on our own dads. Pluls there's the bonus tale of the latest Bee-Meadow-Farm cat Pablo Escobar's escape attempts. and his possible...

Digestion Digressions, Refrigerator’s Destiny, and Basement Pets, with a side of Negligible Senescence! Welcome to our Mother's Day episode, in which we refrain from profanity in honour of Russ's Mom (but fail at least twice without even noticing!) We talk about bad mothers, good mothers, vengeful house-sparrow baby-mamas, the regenerative skills of axolotls, ugly owls, and Russ's recent encounter...

On episode 8, we chat with our wonderful guest Kristine Seguin of The Big House Sanctuary and Rehab for chonky kitties. We discuss so much, including weight loss for beautiful chonks, nutless-cat/blanket romances, the wonders of farm vets, and the secret Flamingo Club (for which Russ was all dressed and ready.) As always, swearing abounds! Cover your ears, my delicate flowers.   "A semi-feral cat...

In episode 7, we welcome to the show guest Sophie Malo of Playbow Animal Rehab Clinic in Lancaster, Ontario, and returning guest  Beccy Fourney (nurse practitioner to giraffe-a-man-a-dactyls in episode 5.) Today we are talking about absolutely everything from cannibal chickens to dart frogs to giant Dutch hands to "Why the hell would anyone ever want to start a rescue farm?" There's also a small d...

We had a lawyer as a guest, which is why this episode is longer than "Avengers: Endgame"! Russ and Nat take on barrister-and-solicitor (that's Canadian for "lawyer") Gordon Scott Campbell. When he's not dealing with gasoline-soaked defendants or old ladies beating court guards with walkers, Gordon spends his time making tea for his wife Natalie, and working at his side gig as Chief Litter-box Scoo...

In episode 5 of the The Plural of Sheep is Sheep, we talk animal healthcare vs. human healthcare with our very special guest, nurse practitioner (and Bee Meadow Farm Director of Client Experience!) Rebecca Fourney. YASSS BECCY! If you've ever wondered how to care for a minotaur, centaur, or giraffe-a-man-a-dactyl, this episode is for you! And how do vets and nurse practitioners and rescue farm own...

After featured guest Beccy called in sick, Russ and Nat sat down with zero plan, and talked about everything under the sun (but we'll see you in the next episode, Beccy!) We think it's out best episode ever, but we say that about every episode. And with new equipment, the audio quality is finally quasi-professional. Or at least, no longer sucks.   Snippets: - "One of the biggest hiccups of podcast...

In our third episode, after Natalie erases 14 minutes of the original recording and Russ is super kind about it all,  we reiterate our need for a sound engineer as we answer listener questions of every variety, including the classic "How much wood does a woodchuck really chuck?"   Also, next episode we're using a new @#%$!?*^$ microphone...  and as per usual, there is swearing in the episode.   So...

Join us for episode two of The Plural of Sheep is Sheep in which Russ and Natalie recall the top five veterinary cases here at Bee Meadow Farm. You'll hear about Ziploc bags full of sh*t, three-foot-long swabs shoved up horse noses, Missy the barn cat's desire for horse-meat sandwiches (don't worry, no horses were eaten!), why cats always vomit on carpets, and our need for a sound engineer who wil...

Welcome to the debut podcast of "The Plural of Sheep is Sheep," wherein Dr. Russ Campbell and Natalie Rowe introduce themselves (and Natalie shifts her microphone and sounds like she is talking into a toilet paper roll for most of the show.) Russ is a large-animal veterinarian who lovingly cares for the critters at Bee Meadow Farm, located near Apple Hill, Ontario.  He grew up with cows in PEI but...