When you are looking to buy a sheep for meat, you’ll come across quite a bit of conflicting information regarding price. What’s the reason for all of the confusion? The problem is you are only getting half the story. What most folks are leaving out is that sheep prices vary by season and location, so…
I’m sure, like most everyone else, the first thing you think of when you hear uses for wool is some sort of wool craft like handspinning or felting. That’s certainly the first thing I think of! However, there are many other uses for wool, both common and up and coming. Sheep wool can be made…
Raising a small flock of sheep is becoming more common in the U.S. But there seems to be a lag in serving lamb at dinner. Why is lamb not more popular? What is going on here? Lamb is not popular with American consumers because it is harder to find a variety of cuts, most people…
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, making money on wool is possible for those involved in private or specialty wool sales. There are two options for selling your wool: to sell it commercially in large amounts…
Lamb is one of the healthiest meats available for you to buy, since it is not factory farmed and generally raised on pasture. Lamb is easily raised in the U.S. and is a very small farm/family farm friendly livestock. Why is the price of lamb high compared to other meats? Lamb meat is more expensive…
What on earth is a sheep and wool festival? And what can you expect to find or do if you attend? You are in for a treat if you are an uninitiated sheep or wool enthusiast! A Sheep and Wool Festival is a sheep show and sale combined with a wool show and sale that…
If you are into crafting with wool, you need to attend a fiber festival! You’ll find beautiful exhibits and tons of knowledgeable people all in one place to inspire your creativity. A fiber festival is a gathering of natural fiber enthusiasts including people selling yarn, fleeces. and spinning and/or weaving equipment and hand crafters doing…
Lamb and sheep are confusing terms when applied to sheep for eating. What is the difference between the two? People eat both lamb meat and sheep meat. The meat from a lamb is from an animal 4-12 months old, is called lamb and is more tender. Meat from a sheep over 12 months old has…
Looking into getting a new fleece to spin or felt? Maybe you’ve just seen a fleece that catches your eye and you’re wondering what you could craft with it? You’ve come to the right place! The uses of a fleece depend upon micron count, staple length, crimp, felting ability, ease of handling, ease of dyeing…