PODCAST · education
The Wooly Whey
by Rachel Hester & Liv Fox
Come learn all things Dairy Sheep! On this podcast we chat with small shepherding homesteaders, professional sheep dairies, cheesemakers, experts in Agriculture, artisanal l butchers, and even a few fiber artists, to help you learn how to best care for your dairy sheep. Hosted by Liv Fox current President & Founder of the North America Dairy Sheep Association & Rachel Hester, author of 'The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep,' - the only book currently in print on the topic of raising sheep for dairy purposes - this podcast seeks to bring more resources to the Dairy Sheep community. Our goal is to have something for everyone as long is it pertains to dairy sheep. We want to help YOU feel more confident diving into sheep for milk. We highlight different breeds for milking - both dairy specific and traditional heritage breeds - and talk about when you would want to pick one over the other. On this show we want to help you start to finish - from lambing, to milking, to cheesemaking. We als
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S2: E17 Farm updates, Line Breeding, & Terminal Sires
Liv and Rachel sit down and share updates from both their homesteads. We then discuss the differences between line breeding in your flock, how that is similar or different to inbreeding, why and when to use a terminal sire, and the necessity of culling hard in your flock. We also discuss the mindset shift to being willing to butcher culls and excess rams briefly.Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment!https://slavicbeauty.net Quality cream separators and other home dairy processing equipment. Also the home of the author of the book ‘The Art of Clabber’ Use code SHEEP for a complimentary copy of 'The Art of Clabber' when you order a cream separator ($36 value)https://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout. https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferenceshttps://www.strongmicrobials.com/ This excellent probiotic has literally saved lives with our sheep and honeybees. A small family run business, they value quality and holistic health. Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics. https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your orderhttps://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/ https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order#dairysheep #nadsa #crafyfoxacres #whoopsydaisyfarm #sheepmilk #linebreeding #homesteading #homesteadskills
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S2:16 Fireheart Shepherdess
The conversation covers a range of topics related to dairy sheep, homesteading, raising Icelandic sheep, butchery, and the art of tanning hides. It also delves into the challenges and grace in skill development, as well as the comfort and significance of sheepskins in daily life. The conversation delves into the world of sheep farming and dairy production, highlighting the importance of adaptation to lifestyle and region, as well as the flexibility required in homesteading. The speakers share insights on the challenges and joys of raising sheep, managing dairy production, and the need to align farming practices with personal circumstances and environmental factors.Follow Lacey on her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fireheart_shepherdess/Find Lacey on her website HERE: https://www.thebuckingewe.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnqMnfNOYqSmzqac3lnHowEUmLHRjbaHJgfrpJuzGE3r_2sz0d-I87O4QY2RI_aem_Cyk6AxgQ_1z9DZMXBm85VQPreorder her book, The Natural Sheep Handbook, HERE: https://amzn.to/4d6iPxcTakeawaysDiverse uses of sheep productsLearning and refining skills over time Flexibility in homesteadingAdaptation to lifestyle and regionSheep farming and dairy productionUse our Affiliate links and get a discount! https://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout. https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferenceshttps://www.strongmicrobials.com/ This excellent probiotic has literally saved lives with our sheep and honeybees. A small family run business, they value quality and holistic health. Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics. https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your orderhttps://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order#dairyfarm #dairysheep #hidetanning #sheepskin #homesteading #homesteadingskills #sheep #sheepfarming #sheepmilk #sheepcareChapters05:43 Learning the Art of Tanning Hides23:30 The Comfort and Significance of Sheepskins33:16 Adaptation to Lifestyle and Region
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S2:E15 NADSA's Breed Up Program
In this episode Liv and Rachel discuss how the Breed Up Program with the North America Dairy Sheep Association (NADSA) works. The documents/rules can also be found on NADSA's website www.northamericadairysheep.org#NADSA #northamericadairysheepassociation #dairy #dairysheep #sheep #breedup #homesteading #homesteaders #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres
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S2: E14 Harmony Heritage Farm
Today we have Lydia from Harmony Heritage Farm, an off grid homestead in Washington State. We discuss how she started with dairy sheep, what breeds she raises, what she does with her milk, and how she feeds her sheep and deals with parasites. Find Lydia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/harmonyheritagefarm/Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment!https://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout. https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferenceshttps://www.strongmicrobials.com/ This excellent probiotic has literally saved lives with our sheep and honeybees. A small family run business, they value quality and holistic health. Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics. https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your orderhttps://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/ http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order!https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order#dairysheep #sheepmilk #northamericadairysheepassociation #craftyfoxacres #whoopsydaisyfarm #sheepmilksoap #sheepmilkcheese #offgridhomestead #offgridliving #grassfedmilk
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S2:E13 Poppy Ridge Farm
In this episode Liv & Rachel have guest Brieanne Rice from coastal California as a guest. Brieanne discusses how she uses regenerative agriculture on her farm, what predators have been problematic and how the "issue" was resolved. Brieanne also discusses her up and coming book due to be published Fall 2026.#dairysheep #dairy #sheep #regenerativeag #agriculture #homesteading #northamericadairysheepassociation #NADSA #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres
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S2:E12 Probiotics for Dairy Sheep
In today's episode we interview Vera Strogolova from Strong's Microbials. She shares the why, when, and how of administering probiotics to your dairy flock, how she got into this field, and why she is so passionate about getting these products into the hands of farmers. Want to try probiotics on your dairy flock? Go to https://www.strongmicrobials.com and use the code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for a 20% off discount on your entire orderThe original product she worked on studying probiotic effects on cows: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26783130/A study on dairy sheep being fed probiotics :https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1871141320303310A study showing the effects of probiotics on overall ewe health during lactation: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1496040Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Send us a message at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchasehttps://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout. https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferenceshttps://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your orderhttps://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/ https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order#dairysheep #sheepmilk #probiotics #regenerativeagriculture #sheep
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S2:E11 Pasque Hills Ranch
In this episode Liv talks with Samantha who recently imported purebred East Friesian sheep into the USA! Hear about Samantha's ranch management and some hurdles they've overcome throughout their shepherding years.#dairysheep #dairy #pasture #eastfriesian #thewoolywhey #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres #nadsa #northamericadairysheepassociation #shepherd #homesteading
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S2:E10 NADSA; Why Join?
In this episode Rachel & Liv talk about the purpose of the North America Dairy Sheep Association (NADSA). As well as what are the perks of paying for annual membership. Liv also breaks down and explains how to enroll in the Milk Star Program.#northamericadairysheepassociation #nadsa #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres #dairysheep #dairy #sheep #milk #milkstarprogram #homesteading #homedairy
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S2: E9 The Slavic Beauty Cream Separator
In this episode we have Katya back explaining how to use her Slavic Beauty Cream Separator. She discusses the materials she chooses for each model and some troubleshooting guides for her unit.If you would like to purchase from Katya's website directly, go to https://slavicbeauty.net and use code SHEEP20 for a discount. you can find her various models of cream separators here, as well as her book, 'The Art of Clabber' and other milk processing supplies. Find Katya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slavicbeautyseparator/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=slavic%20beautyFind Katya's tutorials for putting together, troubleshooting and cleaning her units on her Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlavicBeautySign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment!https://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout. https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferenceshttps://www.strongmicrobials.com/ This excellent probiotic has literally saved lives with our sheep and honeybees. A small family run business, they value quality and holistic health. Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics. https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your orderhttps://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order#creamseparator #homedairy #sheepmilk #homesteadtools #dairysheep #freshcream #homesteadingskills
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S2:E8 Cheese From Scratch
Liv & Rachel have guest Robyn Jackson, known as Cheese From Scratch on Instagram. We discuss clabber, how to use it and some basic cheese making tips & tricks. Robyn's book can be purchased here -> https://a.co/d/01diISkC #cheese #artisancheese #rawmilkcheese #homestead #homesteading #dairy #dairysheep #milksheep #milk #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres
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S2:E7 Art of Clabber
Rachel interviews guest Katya Luniova who defines what clabber is, how to start your own clabber & how to use your clabber.Find Katya onHer website: https://slavicbeauty.net Use code SHEEP20 at Checkout for a discount on your order!Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/slavicbeautyseparator/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=slavic%20beautyYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlavicBeautyBook 'The Art of Clabber' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cQ1WXMBook 'The Art of Clabber' from publisher, Sawdust Publishing: https://sawdustpublishing.com/product/the-art-of-clabber/?v=0b3b97fa6688Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment!https://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout. https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferenceshttps://www.strongmicrobials.com/ Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics. https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your orderhttps://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order#dairysheep #dairy #homesteading #cheesemaking #cheese #slavicbeautyseparator #clabber #milk #craftyfoxacres #whoopsydaisyfarm #northamericadairysheepassociation #nadsa
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S2:E6 Acorn & Fern Tiny Sheep Dairy
Liv interviews Fae Goodman, a dairy shepherd in central North Carolina. Fae has been breeding Tunis sheep & selecting for strong dairy qualities, parasite resistance & wool quality (just to name a few). You can follow Fae's farm on facebook at Acorn & Fern Tiny Sheep Dairy & Eggery.
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S2:E5 The Eco Flock
Liv & Rachel talk with Natalie author of Eco Flock. Natalie even shares some tips on how to successfully make butter from sheep milk!#dairy #dairysheep #sheepmilk #butter #sheep #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres
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S2:E4 Linden Lane Farm - Amy Rappuhn
In this episode Liv & Rachel interview guest Amy Rapphun at Linden Lane Farm. Amy discusses her sheep operation, what she does with her flocks fleeces & how she milks her dairy sheep + what she does with her milk. Amy is also the person who handled the importing of purebred East Friesian semen to the USA for NADSA.Linden Lane Farm --> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064779124049North America Dairy Sheep Association (NADSA) --> www.northamericadairysheep.org#dairysheep #dairy #gotmilk #nadsa #northamericadairysheepassociation #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres
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S2:E3 Hand Milking vs Machine Milking
This episode covers the comparison between hand milking and machine milking, addressing concerns related to cleaning, contamination, and equipment considerations. It also explores the benefits of milking machines, their role in cheese making, microbial control, and cost considerations. Additionally, it discusses the use of milking machines in specific farming situations, farm management, and the impact on milk production and animal behavior.Simple Pulse --> https://simplepulse.com/TakeawaysHand milking vs. machine milkingConsiderations for milking equipment Hand milking vs. machine milkingControlling milk quality and contaminationThe role of milking machines in dairy farmingChapters00:00 Transition to Machine Milking19:07 Machine Milking Process24:13 Benefits of Machine Milking37:00 Researching Milking Equipment01:06:27 Conclusion and Farming Investments
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S2:E2 Horns vs Polled (no horns)
In this episode, Liv and Rachel catch up on what is going on in their flocks. Rachel discusses a treatment for parasites that involves alkalyzing sheep feed with lye and a coccidiea treatment. The primary discussion then shifts to explaining why Liv prefers polled sheep (no horns) and Rachel does like horned sheep.Links from discussion:The Shepherdess Grace's Coccidea treatment:https://www.shepherdess.com/product/the-most-effective-coccidia-treatment-for-my-lambs-toltrazuril-2/Poopah's Farm Lye treatment videos: https://youtu.be/3l44mpJRBt4?si=u5OpUyq2YN3lpakYhttps://youtu.be/u5U0n4k1eWE?si=drkIdHaVlGrROvMDResearch on Lye treatment:https://youtu.be/Q4dAW9COF50?si=_fkEzMpSNFegrtdihttps://youtu.be/1Z0WzHR-W4c?si=86cp5-ZaCCBFOv3eShepherdess' Grace Research on Lye treatment:https://youtu.be/UyENV3C2Nu4?si=AovlodIElK18X875Pinch of Patience's take on lye treatment:https://youtu.be/oK0dWrw4K_M?si=DTHlA5LUIEivdfs3#sheep #dairysheep #parasitetreatment #animalhusbandry #homesteading #homedairy #sheepcheese #sheepmilkcheese
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S2:E1 You Milk What?
In this episode Liv & Rachel dive into what makes a dairy sheep a dairy sheep and where to find them using the North America Dairy Sheep Association. Plus, a brief overview of other uses for sheep (meat, milk & wool).
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NADSA Update + Podcast Update
Rachel chats with Liv Fox, the current North America Dairy Sheep Association (NADSA) about association accomplishments in 2025; PLUS exciting news about the future of The Wooly Whey in 2026!
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Sheep vs Cow Milk
Guest Tiffany Hartung shares her personal experiences making cheeses with cow milk and sheep milk.
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A Pinch of Patience
Curious about curing meats as a form of preservation? Our guest Cora explains how!
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Sheep & Simple
Elaine a shepherd in Michigan shares how she manages her flock of dairy sheep on small acreage.
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Principles of Grassfed Dairy with Sally Fallon
Sally Fallon Morell, author of the Nourishing Traditions Cookbook and founder of the Weston A Price foundation, joins us today to share what grass-fed dairy is. She explains how dairy animals were traditionally raised, why grass-fed fell out of favor, and how it resurged in America. We discuss animal husbandry practices and health for our family's as well. You can find more about Sally and her organization at: https://www.westonaprice.org https://nourishingtraditions.com http://realmilk.com @TheWestonAPrice Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/ #grassfed #dairyanimal #dairysheep #dairycow #dairyfarm #dairyfarming #traditional #traditionalfood #realfood #sheepmilk
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The Desert Shepherdess, Pt 2
My good friend Marissa Gutierrez joins us today as we discuss desert breeds of dairy sheep. We also discuss being savvy to the nuances of dairy breeds and how that effects homestead management. Our conversation led to sharing burnout and discouragement, and how we dealt with it (spoiler alert: calling each other!!) and how imperative it is to build community and support when homesteading, shepherding and dairying. This is part one of our conversation - because when my friends are on my podcast, we tend to go long! You can find Marissa at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desert.shepherdess.farm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068670770197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ah7OwSy0k184i0Vtwx9iJ Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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The Desert Shepherdess, Part 1
My good friend Marissa Gutierrez joins us today as we discuss desert breeds of dairy sheep. We also discuss being savvy to the nuances of dairy breeds and how that effects homestead management. Our conversation led to sharing burnout and discouragement, and how we dealt with it (spoiler alert: calling each other!!) and how imperative it is to build community and support when homesteading, shepherding and dairying. This is part one of our conversation - because when my friends are on my podcast, we tend to go long! You can find Marissa at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desert.shepherdess.farm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068670770197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ah7OwSy0k184i0Vtwx9iJ Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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When Dairy Sheep are better than Dairy Cows
In this epsiode we meet Sari Fulbright, a Homesteader and Cheesemaker in Montana. Sari started out with Dairy Cows, but as her family and cheesemaking has grown, she has realized that sheep may fit better than cows. Listen along as we discuss animal husbandry, motherhood, cheesemaking catastrophes, and our deep love of sheep. Find Sari: on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fulbright_farmstead/ Check out their website at https://fulbrightfarmstead.com Subscribe to their youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@FulbrightFarmstead Books mentioned in this episode: Dairy Sheep Nutrition: https://www.amazon.com/Dairy-Sheep-Nutrition-Giuseppe-Pulina/dp/0851996817/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DUI5KJZOL195&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m4eMPfk_wkC55DQ4v6xRAILeq9BcyjD6U1WIhsrLFc99gMuzl1i-f0eQ1QY8fRw4VyStRMfotcYxytfHfvyp5i2MQ9dnYxWeOS8jTKBa5BY2Rqy_JEy4R5Ad3MCAp5YAh31o9kYPWfbNcULeowX58A.1PfeImpRdyg3doDV_vWYauAIIu8mAwfPnVbDTUn3VYE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dairy+sheep+nutrition&qid=1746885843&sprefix=dairy+sheep+nutrition%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1 Practical Sheep Dairying by Olivia Mills: https://archive.org/details/practicalsheepda0000mill Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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When Dairy Cows are better than Dairy Sheep
The founder of Homesteaders of America Amy Fewell joins us today to share how she made the decision to transition away from dairy sheep and focus on dairy cows for the time being. Follow Amy on Social Media and check out her websites! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefewellhomestead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.fewell/ Website: https://thefewellhomestead.com https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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Arizona Awassi's
In this Episode, Mysti Arnold shares about a brand new breed association for North America for the Awassi Dairy Sheep Breed! She also shares about her shepherding journey and what her motivation is behind raising dairy sheep. Find Mysti on Facebook and Instagram! Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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Fat Dragons and Sheep Fertilizer, Part 2
Listen to Vicki and I chat about how sheep milk brought a huge change to her health and helped her avoid surgery, adjusting to homestead life, usees of dairy sheep wool, and generally just how much we love sheep!! Find Vicki Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FatDragonFarm?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa6IGtQx1SEIgV57UK8CHx_qwI-hcZfzYt7PRRHAYZiy9Zjx43PNQJJfW8_aem_KaaWuKXhXDKhO4sTmCo9lg https://www.instagram.com/v.o.2.max/ https://www.instagram.com/fatdragonfarmapothecary/followers/mutualOnly https://www.facebook.com/vicki.otmani/ Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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Fat Dragons and Sheep Fertilizer, Part 1
Listen to Vicki and I chat about CSA’s and how one can have a homestead business without losing your mind! Find Vicki Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FatDragonFarm?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa6IGtQx1SEIgV57UK8CHx_qwI-hcZfzYt7PRRHAYZiy9Zjx43PNQJJfW8_aem_KaaWuKXhXDKhO4sTmCo9lg https://www.instagram.com/v.o.2.max/ https://www.instagram.com/fatdragonfarmapothecary/followers/mutualOnly https://www.facebook.com/vicki.otmani/ Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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When Dairy Sheep are a better fit than Dairy Goats
Alex Daugherty from Little Ch'aska farm in Northern New Mexico tells us why she is switching from Dairy Goats to Dairy Sheep, as well as some of her management practices on a High Desert Homestead with Navajo Churro sheep. Find Little Ch'aska farm at: https://littlechaskafarm.com https://www.instagram.com/little.chaska.farm/ Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/ Audio licence code: SPNNSVYRXOGGAKNP
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S1E3: The Sheepness of the Sheep
This week we interview Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms and discuss 'The Sheepness of the Sheep.' You may have heard him talk about the Pigness of the Pig, but we dive into the Sheepness of the Sheep - what makes animals unique, sheep and animal psychology, and how understanding their unique differences helps us practice good animal husbandry and Earth Stewardship. As Kyle and I had just experienced on of the worst farm emergencies to date, this conversation's timing was so applicable as we dove into when to make the hard choice and cull an animal, and how one navigates that decision mentally. Find out more about Joel Salatin at www.polyface.com Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle. Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/
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S1E2 Mountain in the Mist
In this episode we interview Emily from Mountain in the Mist, a homestead in the Williammette valley, OR, that raises East Friesian Dairy sheep. Find out more about their homestead at https://mountaininthemist.com or check them out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mountaininthemist/ Follow us on Instagram or facebook @whoopsydaisyfarm check out our website at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com
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S1E2 North America Dairy Sheep Association
Join us as we interview Liv Fox from Crafty Fox Acres, who is also the president of the newly founded North America Dairy Sheep Association (or NADSA)! We discuss why joining a non-breed specific association can be beneficial, how NADSA was started and what NADSA can offer new members. Find out more about NADSA at https://www.northamericadairysheep.org/ Find out more about Liv at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crafty-Fox-Acres/100063470051107/ Thanks so much for listening! Find out more about us at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com
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S1E0 - Who we are and what this podcast is about
Enjoy an introduction to the Wooly Whey Podcast - hosted by Rachel Hester of WhoopsyDaisy Farm. We briefly go over how the book, "The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep,' was born, and how it has led us on an amazing journey of discovery of sheep, sheep milk, and shepherds. Follow along as we dive into sheep milk nutrition, harvesting tips, sheep animal husbandry, harvesting and preserving meat, cheesemaking, fiber arts, and various other topics pertaining to raising sheep. The Wooly Whey is a production of WhoopsyDaisy Farm. You can find more about us at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com or email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Come learn all things Dairy Sheep! On this podcast we chat with small shepherding homesteaders, professional sheep dairies, cheesemakers, experts in Agriculture, artisanal l butchers, and even a few fiber artists, to help you learn how to best care for your dairy sheep. Hosted by Liv Fox current President & Founder of the North America Dairy Sheep Association & Rachel Hester, author of 'The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep,' - the only book currently in print on the topic of raising sheep for dairy purposes - this podcast seeks to bring more resources to the Dairy Sheep community. Our goal is to have something for everyone as long is it pertains to dairy sheep. We want to help YOU feel more confident diving into sheep for milk. We highlight different breeds for milking - both dairy specific and traditional heritage breeds - and talk about when you would want to pick one over the other. On this show we want to help you start to finish - from lambing, to milking, to cheesemaking. We als
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Rachel Hester & Liv Fox
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