For those new to sheep, the ease of Soay lambing can be great for a beginning shepherd and certainly makes it worth considering this unique breed.
Read MoreThe domestication of the Soay sheep is a rather odd one, having been domesticated centuries ago and semi-abandoned on a small island until the early 1900s.
Read MoreUsually, people think of sculpting as an art form using clay or stone. However, there are other media and methods that can be used, such as wool. This has led many to discover how to felt wool and create beautiful wool sculptures.
Read MoreWhen you know how to crochet a scarf, you have the foundation of skills needed to create almost anything from yarn.
Read MoreFarming is tough. But agritourism ideas help people pay bills and create the lives they want for their families.
Read MoreRaising lamb for meat is a niche market to grow the farm business.
Read MoreThrush and an overgrowth of yeast are often behind a case of foot rot in cattle and other livestock. Foot rot in cattle and all livestock needs to be taken care of as soon as possible.
Read MoreJust like winter, summer can bring its own challenges for working dogs. Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) need some pre-summer preparation, care, and maintenance.
Read MoreKatahdin sheep are one of several hair breeds, the most common of which includes Barbados Black Belly, St. Croix, and Dorper sheep.
Read MoreWe were ready to give up on the sheep business altogether when we discovered Icelandic sheep.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Angela Hammer – I’ve always liked making things with my hands. I learned how to crochet years ago, so spinning became the next logical step for me …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By John Hibma – Ruminants have a special function in our world’s complex ecosystem. They consume grasses grown in pastures and on rangeland along with fibrous shrubs and …
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