HeyJaredBeginning with Sheep
For years I’ve wanted to have my own flock of sheep and now I have them! Follow me for the next year as I learn to raise Jacob Sheep. As a new shepherdess, I am not an expert and I will make mistakes.
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Rainy Day Farm Update: Sheep, Chickens and Delayed Shearing (opens the original)
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In this episode sisters Kathy and Val share a Parker Farm update: rain has delayed sheep shearing, hay cuts look uncertain due to drought, and a chicken flock was treated for suspected coccidiosis with a positive recovery.They also recap Duck Race Day — a local fair where Kathy taught drop-spindle spinning, showcased different wools, discussed future plans to mill and sell yarn, and urged community volunteering for events.
Halters, Shearing Plans, and a Porcupine Surprise: Real Farm Life (opens the original)
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Hosts Kathy and Val catch up on farm life: correcting sheep terminology, waiting to try a new shearing kit, and dealing with their Komondor puppy’s matting—leading to a practical clip-and-scissor solution. They share a porcupine quill scare and quick home vet fixes, discuss bear activity and livestock security, and geek out over Japanese K-trucks as affordable, useful farm vehicles. Short, candid, and full of practical tips, this episode blends everyday farm challenges with small victories and p
Beginning with Sheep: Breeding Prep, Paddocks & a New Set of Shears (opens the original)
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Hosts Kathy and Val give a farm update on separating sheep into breeding flocks, mapping paddocks, and simplifying care while they attend a destination wedding. They discuss hay nutrition concerns, fencing choices for rambunctious rams, and arrangements for a guardian dog.Kathy shares her decision to move some sheep to fall shearing, her purchase of a corded Heinegger clipper kit, and her plan to train by shearing calmer sheep first. She covers safety, blade replacement concerns, and expectation
When Rams Go Rogue: DNA Testing Your Flock (opens the original)
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Hosts Kathy and Val discuss genetic testing options for sheep, including parentage testing, free martin screening, spider-lamb testing, and other hereditary or infectious concerns like OPP and scrapie. They explain sample methods (hair with roots or blood), approximate costs and turnaround times, and why testing and proper scrapie tagging matter. The episode also covers a recent scrapie detection at a slaughter facility, the implications for traceability and quarantine, and practical advice to s
Oops That Worked: Chick-Hen Merge, Pergola Project & Barn Cam (opens the original)
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Sisters Kathy and Val give a brief farm update: accidental merging of chicks with the hen flock, Walt building a pergola for Sammy, and Kathy installing a night-vision barn camera.They also discuss the Cyclospora lettuce outbreak, its effects on farmers and shoppers, and suggest buying local produce or starting a small garden as safer alternatives.
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