52 Weeks of Sheep
by Tammy Jordan
The 52 Weeks of Sheep podcast is the companion to the 52 Weeks of Sheep Group on Facebook. Each week we cover a different breed of sheep or fiber animal each week, learn about their fiber, prep, and spinning techniques. We'll talk with guest breeders and experts, and share our experiences spinning and working with the fiber.
Episodes
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Another Little Mini & Spinning Along
Just stopping in to say hello and more information about our Spin-A-Long. Feel free to send us a message at: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/52weeksofsheep Instagram: @52weeksofsheep
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The 10 Most FAQ's
In this episode I talk about the group and our 10 most frequently asked questions from participants (both old and new). It's a quick mini episode full of lots of great information about the Facebook group and the podcast! To reach us directly with questions, email us at: [email protected]…
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52 Weeks of Sheep Reboot!
We're coming back! The 52 Weeks of Sheep Podcast is rebooting for 2026. We've got lots of info and fun things planned. We hope you'll join us! Listen to this episode for all of the updated information!
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Episode 34 - Bison
Week 34 - Bison Show Notes It’s week 34 and Allie and I are talking all about bison and their fiber! Sit sown with your favorite beverage and you spinning wheel and hear what we have to say about this incredible exotic fiber, some spinning tips for it, and the recap of my travel to the Michigan...
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Episode 33 - American Tunis
Week 33 - American Tunis Show Notes Welcome to Week 33! This week Allie and I are talking all about the American Tunis breed of sheep, their history, their meat, and especially all about their wool! Our conversations meanders to a couple of other topics, but we always come back to the breed - and...
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Week 32 - Clun Forest
Week 32 - Clun Forest Show Notes Welcome to Week 32 in the 52 Weeks of Sheep Adventure! This week Allie and I are talking about the Clun Forest breed of sheep - another conservation breed. We talk about their purposes, fiber, and those ears that make them look like they are standing at attention!...
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Week 31 - Dorset Horn
Week 31 - Dorset Horn Show Notes Welcome to Week 31 in our 52 Weeks of Sheep Adventure! This week Allie and I are talking all about the Dorset Horn Breed of Sheep. We talk about some Montana fires, summer chores and meander our way through the breed giving lots of info and insight. You can find…
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Week 30 - "Yakity" Yak
Welcome to Week 30 in the 52 Weeks of Sheep Adventure where Allie and I are talking all about Yak and their fiber! We also do a good deal of "yakking" our way through the week and hope you enjoy. We hope this finds you all well, happily spinning and enjoying the podcast! As always, we appreciate...
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Episode 29 - "Just Finn"
"Just Finn" Show Notes... For this episode Allie and I talk all about Finn sheep - and let me tell you, we have a lot of fun doing it! I laughed all the way through the editing and hope you’ll laugh along with us as we ramble and then talk about what this breed is best known for, their wool…
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Episode 28 - Rambouillet
Podcast Show Notes & Links Welcome to Week 28! This week Allie and I are talking about the Rambouillet breed of sheep! We talk about their history, fiber facts, genetics, processing, our summer adventures and so much more! We hope this finds you all well, happily spinning and enjoying the…
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Episode 27 - Pygora with Anna Anderson
Pygora, Nigoaras, Caporas, Oh My… Show Notes It’s Week 27 and Allie and I had the chance to sit down with Anna Anderson of Calico Farm and Fiber Art to talk about Pygora goats, and as an added bonus we chat Nigora and Capora goats as well! In this episode, you’ll also hear about Anna’s rescue…
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Week 26 - Polypay with Guest Anne Sammons
Welcome to Week 26 and our special guest Anne Sammons from Leaf Livestock as we talk about Polypay sheep, festivals, dyeing, and so much more. Allie and I had a blast chatting with Anne and learning all about her farm, family, and these truly wonderful sheep. We hope you enjoy our time with her…
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Episode 25 - Gulf Coast Native
Welcome to Week 25! This week Allie and I are talking about the Gulf Coast Native breed of sheep! We talk about all of the names these sheep are known as, as well as their excellent foraging abilities and their adaptation to a climate Allie and I could never be fit for. Of course the conversation...
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Episode 24 - Navajo Churro
This week Allie and I are talking all about the Navajo Churro breed of sheep, another conservation breed and part of the Livestock Conservancy's Shave Em to Save Em initiative. We talk all about sheep, summer plans, what we're working on, and all the fun fiber stuff. As always, we hope you're...
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Episode 23 - Teeswater
Welcome to Week 23! This week Allie and I are talking all about Teeswater sheep, fiber festival information, and a special announcement for our June Bonus Episode! We appreciate all of you and hope you're enjoying the podcast. Please feel free to share it with your friends and invite them to…
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Episode 22 - CVM / Romeldale with Guest Mona Hylton
Show Notes It’s Week 21 in our 52 Weeks of Sheep Adventure and this week Allie and I are talking with Mona Hylton of Lone Pine Wool and Lone Pine Wool Emporium from Helena, Montana to talk CVM/Romeldales. We talk farm and sheep life, shop life, and more as we meander our way through the...
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Episode 21 - Llama with Guest Amy Bowling
Llama Show Notes Hello, and welcome to week 21 in the 52 Weeks of Sheep Adventure! This week, Allie and I had the pleasure of talking with Amy Bowling of Forget Me Not Farm / Forget Me Not Fibers about Llamas. This was such a fun and super informative chat on the podcast. We do hope you’ll give…
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Episode 20 - Ryland
It’s Week 20 and this week Allie and I are talking about the Ryland breed of sheep. We also talk weather, gardening, what month it is, what day it is, and more. Visit us again next week when we have special guest Amy Olshewski Bowling talking about Llamas, and Patrons, you’ll have a very special...
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Episode 19 - Shropshire
Week 19 - Shropshire (Conservation Breed) This week Allie and I talk all about Shropshire’s. We also talk about new kids coming to Curly Ewe Farms, Mother’s Day celebrations, upcoming events, and shearing. We hope you have as much fun listening to it as we did recording this week. You can find…
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Episode 18 - Hill Radnor
It’s Week 18 and this week Allie and I are talking about the Hill Radnor breed of sheep. We also talk weather, gardening, spinning challenges, what to do with wool, and more. We hope you enjoy, and as always, feel free to share the podcast with your friends. We appreciate you listening and…
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Episode 17 - Angora / Mohair
It’s Week 17 in the 52 Weeks of Sheep adventure and this week on the podcast, Allie and I are joined by Tedi Jansen of Timber and Twine at Small Acre Farm to talk all about Angora goats and Mohair fiber!! Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a bit as we have some more fun along the...
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Episode 16 - North Ronaldsay
North Ronaldsay Welcome to Week 16 and one of the oldest breeds of sheep, the North Ronaldsay breed of sheep. This week Allie and I talk about the breed, laugh a lot, get our bearings as we find out more and delve into some history. You’ll get a sneak peak at some of next week’s podcast, as well…
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Episode 15 - Suffolk
Welcome to Week 15 and the Suffolk breed of sheep! This week, Allie and I talk about Suffolks, more shearing, and lots of cool things coming up in the podcast! Give us a listen and share with your friends! To Find out more about the group, you can find us at: Patreon: patreon.com/52weeksofsheep...
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Episode 14 - Herdwick
It’s Week 14 in the 52 Weeks of Sheep adventure! In this episode, Allie and I talk about the famous Cumbria Lake District Herdwick breed of sheep! We hope you enjoy the conversation and learn a lot about these wonderful critters. We talk about their origin, their wool, and more - it’s always a…
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Episode 13 - Merino with John and Carol Steitz of Steitzhof Merinos
Show Notes Welcome to Week 13 and Merino Sheep! In this episode, we were joined by John and Carol Steitz of Steitzhof Merinos. We hope you enjoy the conversation and learn a lot about these wonderful sheep. We talk about everything from how they got started, to land management, feed management,...
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Week 12 - Guanaco with Guest Lisa Mitchell
Episode 12 - Guanaco Show Notes In this episode we talked with Lisa Mitchell of Aliento Luxury Fiber Farm and the A Fiber Life Podcast and everything Guanaco fiber! To stay up-to-date with everything they have going on at the farm, shop updates, newsletters, and more, visit their website and…
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Episode 11 - Shetland with Guest Janice Whitfield / Valley View Farm
Season 1 / Episode 11 - Shetland Show Notes This week we’re talking with Janice Whitfield of Valley View Farm & One Woman Wool about Shetland Sheep! You guys are in for a treat. We talk sheep, farms, animals, gardening, accountability partners, more sheep, and a lot of laughter and information...
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Episode 10 - Ouessant
It’s Week 10 (even though I clearly say week 9 in the into) and we’re talking about one of the smallest breeds of sheep in the world… the Ouessant. Allie and I also have a mini “French pronunciation session,” talk about Mondays, fiber, sheetings, and busy schedules. Give it a listen, share with...
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Episode 9 - Romney
In this episode we talk about Romney Sheep, Spin Together Totals, and who won the Spin Together smackdown challenge between hosts Tammy & Allie! We hope you're enjoying all the sheep talk and appreciate you listening and sharing with your friends! You can find 52 Weeks of Sheep on: Patreon:...
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Week 8 - Falkland Sheep
Episode 8 - Falkland Sheep This week we’re talking about the sheep on the Falkland Islands! We also meander our way through our Spin Together coma (and possible plans for next year), upcoming episodes, upcoming guests, and a little sneak at some of the bonus episodes. A couple of episode notes…...
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Episode 7 - Leicester Longwool with Guest Emily Hartman
Episode 7 - Leicester Longwool Show Notes For the breed standards, card-grading information, and the Making Waves in Wool Program we talked about, please visit the Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association website: https://www.leicesterlongwool.org/ Mrs Hartman’s Farmhouse Market Website...
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Week 6 - Faroe Island
Episode 6 - Faroe Island / Faroese Sheep Show Notes This week we talk about Faroe Island Sheep, their history, their fiber, and learn a little about the islands where they originate. Both Allie and I were fascinated with the breed, and secretly (okay, not so secretly anymore) I want to plan a…
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Week 5 - Corriedale
Episode 5- Corriedale Show Notes Bond Sheep History Link: http://gfwsheep.com/bond.registry.html We talked about lamb ages, and in doing som research, sheep are considered lambs at 12 months and younger. Where to Find us! 52 Weeks of Sheep Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/52WeeksofSheep Facebook:...
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Episode 4 - Southdown
Join us for Episode 4 where we talk about the Southdown breed of sheep. We talk about the three types of Southdown sheep and how Babydoll Southdown’s always seem to have a smile. You can find 52 Weeks of Sheep Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/52WeeksofSheep Facebook:...
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Episode 3 - Cormo with Guest Stacy Dresow
In this episode, we host our first guest, Stay Dresow of Drew Family Farm! We had such an amazing chat and we hope you enjoy hearing about Cormo sheep, the farm, natural dyeing, and ramblings of fellow fiber artists! Stacy is also offering a special this week on the website with the release of...
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Episode 2 - Black Welsh Mountain
In this episode we’re talking about Black Welsh Mountain Sheep. During the episode, Allie put me on the spot about how this fiber felts. I didn’t know at the time, so I did a little research and apparently it is a great fiber for spinning, hand felting, and other craft uses. Also, we talked about...
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Episode 1 - Spinner's Choice
Welcome to the first “official” week of the 52 Weeks of Sheep Adventure! In this episode, Allie and I talk about our Spinner’s Choice spins, and some plans for the year. We also touch briefly on the upcoming Spin Together competition. More info on Spin Together can be found below in the show…
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Episode 000 - Questions & Wool Processing
Thanks for joining us again! In this third pre-episode we talk about how to get your questions answered on the podcast, wool processing information, and more. To follow the group on Facebook - 52 Weeks of Sheep @52weeksofsheep (Instagram) Tammy: Tammy Daugherty Jordan and Goldieknots Montana...
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Episode 00 - Patreon, Tracking Your Fiber & Spinning and More
In this episode, Allie and I talk about Patreon, what it means for our group, and how it works, and then we move into keeping track of your spinning and how to keep track of what you're doing! Make sure to ask questions and add thoughts in the comments - we'd love to hear from you. Where to find...
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52 Weeks of Sheep
In this very first introduction episode , we talk about the 52 Weeks of Sheep Group, get to know your hosts (Allie & Tammy), learn where to find fiber and various fiber sources, general housekeeping rules, and lots of fun fiber conversation! Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and a notebook if...
About this show
The 52 Weeks of Sheep podcast is the companion to the 52 Weeks of Sheep Group on Facebook. Each week we cover a different breed of sheep or fiber animal each week, learn about their fiber, prep, and spinning techniques. We'll talk with guest breeders and experts, and share our experiences spinning and working with the fiber.
Hosted by
Tammy Jordan