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We’ve talked about goats… we’ve talked about cattle… but we’ve NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That’s changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm.
If you love being a pioneer in new industries, or are looking for a smaller dairy animal with LOTS of potential, this episode is for you!
Podcast Episode Highlights
- Why you might want to consider dairy sheep
- Ideal number of sheep for beginners
- Common breeds of dairy sheep
- A closer look at the flavor of the meat
- Yield of dairy sheep (and what to feed them for more milk)
- Types of cheese you can make
- The taste of sheep’s dairy milk
- Where to find dairy sheep for your homestead
- Using the wool on the homestead
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Rachel Hester here: https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/
Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453
Other Helpful Resources:
Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://
My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.
Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.
