Sheep

Winsome Woolly Workers: Babydoll Southdown Sheep

Babydoll Southdown sheep cause many people to exclaim, “Awww!” on the first encounter.  They are known for their teddy-bear looks…

2 years ago

Homesteading vs. Smallholding: Observations from Both Sides of the Pond

I am here to tell you about how homesteading in the United States and the United Kingdom differ; there are…

2 years ago

Heritage Breeds on the Homestead: Oldies, but Goodies

The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and achieving self-sufficiency is a worthy one.  You put…

2 years ago

The Uncertain Shepherdess: Learning Shepherding on the Fly

Almost everything you read about sheep leads you to believe that they are very easy animals to deal with.  Popular…

3 years ago

A Farm-hand’s Life: Shearing Sheep

When the scraper first hits, the compacted, manure-laden hay feels like concrete.  There's just no easy way of getting through…

3 years ago

Icelandic Sheep: Triple-purpose Breed

One of the oldest and most luxurious wool breeds of sheep is the hardy breed of Icelandics.  This particular breed,…

5 years ago