Sheep wool uses

Being able to extract lanolin from your sheep's wool is an easy process. You will have a very versatile ointment to use around the house.

Do you find yourself with a lot of wool but you don't know how to use it? We provide you with plenty of alternative uses for wool around the homestead.

Let me be upfront with you on commercial wool price-it's low. If you are thinking to make money selling the wool commercially, think again. However,…

We show you how to clean raw wool from your sheep in two ways: by hand in the sink, or in the washer. You need to know the safety precautions to avoid ruining your wool.

The sheep’s wool is one of the best materials on Earth, especially when it comes to the insulation. It is long-lasting, effective, and sustainable!

Learn how to make felted wool dryer balls with this DIY sheep tutorial. Dryer balls are little eco-friendly static fighters that prevent clothing wrinkles. This easy 5 step craft project will green up your laundry game. They also make great gift items to sell at farmers markets. Get more great sheep craft ideas at SHEPHERDLIKEAGIRL.COM

Delaine Merino sheep breed is a predominant merino breed in North America. The breed has been bred in the US for over a thousand years. The Delaine merino, also known as the American merino or American Delaine, adapts well to any altitude, and you’ll find them throughout the US. Delaines are primarily kept for wool … Delaine Merino Sheep Breed: Information, Behavior, and Care Read More »

I often get asked how I get my white rugs so clean so I thought it might be helpful to all you woolly crafters out there, if I shared my hints and tips with you. Most of the rugs I make come from Scotch Mule fleeces. The Scotch Mule is traditionally creamy-white in colour with […]

Limping cattle, sheep, and goats are a common winter sight, but there are ways to fix and prevent it. Words: Dr Sarah Clews, BVSc How to position the animal Sheep: flip the animal, so it’s sitting on its rump, with its head between your knees. Most sheep tend to relax while in this position and are easier to handle. Goats: they prefer all four feet firmly on the ground. It's easiest to pick up each foot as you would for a horse. Put a collar around the animal’s neck and tie it on a very…

Sheep are mostly valued for their wool and meat in the United States -- but what about their milk? More and more farmers throughout the country are experimenting with what to make with sheep milk, from creamy yogurt to delicious cheese. “Sheep milk is easy to digest, very similar