52 Weeks of Sheep

Sep 10 2024 37 ep. 45 mins 4
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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.
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Episode 34 - Bison

Sep 10 2024 45 mins  
Week 34 - Bison Show NotesIt’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 Fiber Festival and possible topics for our next Bonus Podcast!Thanks for joining u

Episode 33 - American Tunis

Sep 09 2024 39 mins  
Week 33 - American Tunis Show NotesWelcome 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 we have a great time doing it.Links I mentioned in the podcast for more information and

Week 32 - Clun Forest

Aug 31 2024 41 mins  
Week 32 - Clun Forest Show NotesWelcome 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! We do our normal conversation meandering from gardening to weather and a

Week 31 - Dorset Horn

Aug 30 2024 35 mins  
Week 31 - Dorset Horn Show NotesWelcome 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 52 Weeks of Sheep online on:Patreon: www.patreon.com/52weeksofsheep (where all t

Week 30 - "Yakity" Yak

Aug 08 2024 54 mins  
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 your support and hope you’ll pass it along to any of your friends who might be interes

Episode 29 - "Just Finn"

Aug 02 2024 40 mins  
"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, their purposes (and there are several), along with festival recaps, upcoming bonus ep

Episode 28 - Rambouillet

Jul 31 2024 53 mins  
Podcast Show Notes & LinksWelcome 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 podcast! As always, we appreciate your support and hope you’ll pass it along to any of yo

Episode 27 - Pygora with Anna Anderson

Jul 31 2024 66 mins  
Pygora, Nigoaras, Caporas, Oh My… Show NotesIt’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 farm, ways to support it and all her animals on the farm.We hope you’re

Week 26 - Polypay with Guest Anne Sammons

Jul 10 2024 68 mins  
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 as much as we did - and that you come away with a new understanding of this b

Episode 25 - Gulf Coast Native

Jun 28 2024 41 mins  
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 meanders as it often does with us. We hope this finds you all well, hap