S2: E20 Balancing it all Part One

Liv and Rachel sit down with Jen, a small-scale shepherd from New York who raises a flock of Clun Forest sheep on just five acres. Jen shares how she got started with this versatile and hardy breed, the realities of managing sheep on a small acreage, and the joys and challenges of balancing pasture, animal care, and farm life. Whether you're curious about Clun Forest sheep, dreaming of your own small flock, or simply enjoy hearing stories from dedicated livestock producers, this conversation offers practical insights and plenty of inspiration from the pasture.#dairysheep #dairy #sheep #northamericadairysheepassociation #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres #shepherd

Welcome back to the Wooly Whey! Today is the start of Season 3. In this episode, Liv and Rachel share where we've been, what has been keeping us busy, and som lessons we have learned about maintaining sustainability on our homesteads while balancing family life and work life. Have a topic or person you want to see on the podcast? Shoot us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Enjoy the amazing health benefits of Ancient Grains and Fresh Milled flour https://www.ancientgrains.com/?a_aid=WhoopsyDaisy Grand Teton Ancient Grains is a family farm and mill committed to quality, nutrient dense products. https://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 orderWant to join Homesteaders of America and have access to several years worth of Homesteading classes? Join at https://membership.homesteadersofamerica.com/bundles/homesteaders-of-america-vip?ref=d80cb7 for the VIP membership or https://membership.homesteadersofamerica.com/bundles/homesteaders-of-america-basic?ref=d80cb7 for the basic membershiphttps://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 #homesteading #sustainability #sustainableagriculture #womeninagriculture #sheep #smallscaleagriculture #milksheep

We have a second between-season bonus episode for you all! Continuing on our topic from our interview with Sue Becker, we wanted to highlight a farm that is passionate about producing the most nourishing grains possible. Jade Koyle founded Grand Teton Ancient Grains in Idaho and is one of the pioneers in Einkhorn production. He shares with us what started his passion for ancient grains, how he raises them on his farm and supports local cattle operations in a symbiotic soil health process, and his thoughts on the current 'Anti-Grain' movement. If you want to buy any of Jade's fabulous products, go to https://www.ancientgrains.com/?a_aid=WhoopsyDaisy and use the code woolywhey at checkout for 10% off your first order from now until September 30, 2026#regenerativefarming #grainfarmers #ancientgrains #freshmilledflour #gluten #regenerativeagriculture

Suprise! We have a very special between-season episode for you today. This is off topic for our usual content, as we don't really talk about sheep at ALL today! However this information is so important and we wanted to share it with you. So we decided to give you a between-season episode as a surprise!Sue Becker of Breadbeckers joins us to discuss the wonders of Fresh Milled Flour. Tune in as she walks us through the history of denaturing our flour in America, the health benefits found in whole grains freshly milled, and shares how to begin your fresh milled flour today.Find more about Sue Becker on her podcast and hear Kyle's & Rachel's bread TestimonyYoutube: https://youtu.be/3iVbIq45MW0?si=fiKSQ7Xa9xW-_xqxiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sues-healthy-minutes-with-sue-becker-the-bread-beckers/id1609279985?i=1000785399414Breadbeckers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breadbeckers/Sue Becker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suebreadbeckers/Breadbeckers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreadbeckersJoin Breadbeckers Coop and get started on. your fresh milled flour journey: https://www.breadbeckerscoop.comHave a podcast guest you want us to interview? Email us at [email protected] for Rachel or [email protected] for Liv#freshmilledflour #suebecker #breadbeckers #wholegrains #realfood

That's a wrap for season 2! In this episode we go over some lessons we have learned about realistically managing our time commitments so that we can consistently post content for you all, and how that effects how short or long seasons run. We also discuss ways to get involved in NADSA and list a few events we will be attending, in case you'd like to meet us in person. Thanks for tuning in for Season2 guys. We'll see ya in Season 3!#dairysheep #sheepmilk #homesteading #regenerativeagriculture #sheep #shepherds #wool

We continue our conversation with our panel on how we make prioritization choices on the homestead, our favorite beverage in the mornings, and the pro's of Lamb Cam's during lambing seaon. #dairysheep #homesteading #timemanagement #homesteadskills #sheep #sheepmilk #milkmaids #raisingfood

Today is the first installment of a two part episode with a small panel of dairy sheep homesteaders who discuss finding balance between homesteading, homemaking, sometimes homeschooling, off farm jobs, the idealism social media portrays, and how we navigate our way through it all. We hope you are encouraged as we share our thought processes in prioritization, comisserate, and encourage one another in making this lifestyle work for us. #homesteading #homemaking #balance #timemanagement #dairysheep

Here's the second half of our interview with Genevieve at Dandelion Hill Farm (New Zealand).#dairysheep #northamericadairysheepassociation #homesteading

After a brief break for lambing and other things, Liv and Rachel are back! Today we share part one of our interview with Genevieve Bennet of Dandelion Hill Sheep Dairy in New Zealand! This episode covers how they chose their particular genetics to create their own cross breed that can thrive in their unique environment.Find Genevieve and watch her adventures on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Have ideas for podcast guests? Email Rachel at mailto:[email protected] or Olivia at mailto:[email protected]#homesteading #dairysheep #sheepmilk #milkmaid #homesteadingskills #agriculture #sheep #grassfed #newzealandsheep #newzealandfarming #homestead #sheepdairy

Liv 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