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S15 E11: A Different Way to Home Dairy: Could SHEEP Be in Your Future?

August 26, 2024 • Jill Winger • Season 15 • Episode 11

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 FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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