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The Homesteader’s Guide to Fiber, Handspinning, & Heritage Wool

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Published on: 23/08/2026

Welcome to Part 2 of our homestead breed selection series! In Part 1, we talked about raising sheep for meat and low-maintenance hair breeds. But if your heart races at the sight of raw fleece, natural sheep colors, or handspun yarn.

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Choosing the Right Sheep Breed

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Published on: 16/08/2026

Welcome to Part 1 of our multi-part breed selection series! Over the coming weeks, we’ll break down the best sheep breeds for every homestead output—from artisan fleece and dairy to pelt production

Parasites in Sheep

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Published on: 30/09/2025

Sheep farming is difficult, made harder by lack of knowledge about illness that sheep can suffer from. Parasites are difficult to diagnose and few veterinarians are trained in small ruminant farm animals. This post discusses parasites in sheep and how to treat them.

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Sheep Farming for Beginners

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Published on: 19/08/2025

Sheep Farming for Beginners, Learn Shepherding skills from real shepherds.

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