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Raising Domestic Yaks
January 18, 2024 · · Cattle

At 18 months, Oreo is just a baby, but 300 pounds of baby yak looking for attention can be pretty overwhelming at first introduction!

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From Start to Finish: Working with Textiles
October 5, 2022 · · Sheep

Work with textiles is done with machinery now, but not long ago were created and crafted by hand, using the simplest of tools and devices.

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Matching Dyeing Techniques to Fibers
September 28, 2022 · · Homesteading

Experimenting with different plant sources from nature can yield an amazing range of color when dyeing wool or cotton.

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Best Dairy Sheep Breeds for a Farm
November 23, 2021 · · Sheep

There are a few dairy sheep breeds you could add to your farm. The East Friesian sheep is considered the best breed of dairy sheep by researchers.

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Wool Knowledge is Power

Small niche markets for wool are growing. This can be a great opportunity for small flock owners who have smaller quantities of fiber available.

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Filling Fiber Artists’ Palettes

In looking for materials for their next creation, fiber artists and craftsmen seek to purchase raw fleeces to use “as is,” or to process themselves by hand.

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