by Katie | Mar 19, 2024 | Sheep
Sure, they both belong to the same big family, Bovidae, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, they’re as different as night and day. Sheep (Ovis aries) and goats (Capra hircus) might share a mealtime ritual (thanks to their trusty rumen), but their taste...
by Katie | Mar 19, 2024 | Sheep
Welcome, dear readers, to a wooly wonderland of sheep terms! These fluffy creatures have been part of human civilization for thousands of years, providing us not only with wool but also with a delightful array of linguistic gems. So, let’s dive into this fleece-filled...
by Katie | Dec 26, 2023 | Fiber Arts, Sheep, Sustainability, Wool and Natural Fiber
Recently, I spoke with Nicole Walters for her podcast, The Nicole Walters Podcast. You may know Nicole as a business woman, mom and New York Times best-selling author of Nothing is Missing. Over the past few years, I’ve come to know her as a coach, friend, and...
by Katie | Dec 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Friends~ Big news first: we managed to have zero oopsy-babies! I’m incredibly relieved and only a little disappointed. I love the lambs. Still, having lambs that are a month older than the rest would complicate management a bit. Earlier this month I was...
by Katie | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello Friends~ We’ve arrived in the month of gratitude and I’m most grateful for the perfect autumn weather we’ve been having here in Western Washington. For anyone not super familiar with Pacific Northwest weather patterns, October is typically cool and rainy. All...
