The Woolstead

Ep:38 Fiber Farming in Hawaii

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 Etsy Shop: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristmasCreation⁠ [https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristmasCreation] Airbnb: ⁠https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39207063?source_impression_id=p3_1712054154_My7AXOlbTK3BN%2F%2Fc [https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39207063?source_impression_id=p3_1712054154_My7AXOlbTK3BN%2F%2Fc]

Ep:37 Fiber in the Foothills

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 [www.thewoolstead.com]! - Show Notes- Caliegh's website: thebuzzardfarm.com [www.thebuzzardfarm.com] Caliegh's instagram: @fiberinthefoothills

Ep:36 The Prairie Shepherdess

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 Ebook "Egg Tanned Sheepskins at Home"! Kamden is accomplishing so many things at 16 and is truly inspiring! I can't wait for y'all to hear this episode! - Show Notes - Kamden’s Website: ⁠https://prairieshepherdess.ca Instagram: @prairieshepherdess YouTube: The Prairie Shepherdess Kamden's Ebook: ⁠https://prairieshepherdess.ca/products/egg-tanned-sheepskins-at-home-guidebook

Ep.35 Dairy Sheep on the Homestead

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 never considered milking sheep before, after hearing Rachel's enthusiasm during this episode, you might be like me and want dairy sheep now! -Show Notes- Whoopsy Daisy Farm Website: https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/ [https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/] Instagram: @whoopsydaisyfarm YouTube: Whoopsy Daisy Farm Rachel's Book: https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/shop/p/the-guide-to-homestead-dairy-sheep [https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/shop/p/the-guide-to-homestead-dairy-sheep]

Ep:34 Sheep's Milk Ice Cream! Interview with Delaney of Ewe and Me Homestead

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 their experience this past year getting started with dairy sheep and all the exciting plans they have for the future! -Show Notes- Delaney's: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eweandmehomestead Instagram: @eweandmecreamery **Follow Me** Instagram: @deerlywoven https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven [https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven] ~Contact~ deerlywoven@gmail.com deerlywoven.com