Podcast
The Wooly Whey
Hosted by Rachel Hester & Liv Fox · EN
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 also cover ethical harvesting of access or retired animals, delicious recipes for the meat, and what to do with all that wool (as there are currently no hair dairy breeds of sheep). So whether you are just trying to decide what species to add to your operation next, or knee deep in shepherding and desperately needing someone to come alongside you, we hope you'll join us as we dive into all things pertaining to raising sheep for milk! Have a specific topic you'd like us to cover or a specific guest you'd like us to interview? Feel free to drop us an email at Whoopsydaisyfarm@gmail.com
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S2: E17 Farm updates, Line Breeding, & Terminal Sires
May 400:55:12Tap to summarizeLiv 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
Transcribe →S2:16 Fireheart Shepherdess
Apr 2700:56:43Tap to summarizeThe 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
Transcribe →S2:E15 NADSA's Breed Up Program
Apr 2000:55:52Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →S2: E14 Harmony Heritage Farm
Apr 1300:46:46Tap to summarizeToday 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
Transcribe →S2:E13 Poppy Ridge Farm
Apr 600:57:30Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →S2:E12 Probiotics for Dairy Sheep
Mar 3000:51:15Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →S2:E11 Pasque Hills Ranch
Mar 2401:05:55Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →S2:E10 NADSA; Why Join?
Mar 1600:55:33Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →S2: E9 The Slavic Beauty Cream Separator
Mar 901:02:00Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →S2:E8 Cheese From Scratch
Mar 201:08:04Tap to summarizeLiv & 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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