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The Curious Sheep

The Curious Sheep

By Romy Schill

A curious farmer asking questions, learning and sharing stories about everything sheep, lamb and wool. For old pros, newbies or anyone wanting to know more about farming!
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Making Babies with Dr. Amanda

The Curious SheepMay 12, 2020

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Kat & Alex - The Amazing Sheep Shearing Duo.

Kat & Alex - The Amazing Sheep Shearing Duo.

Kathrine and Alex hail from the USA. They happened to be in Canada for a shearing competition in Holstein Ontario. This lead to their meeting our shearer Charlie and helping him shear our sheep. They are amazing sheep shearing duo who help teach others and compete (yes sheep shearing competitions are a thing) all while also managing a large flock of sheep of their own. Follow them on Instagram @ewe_42 and @alex.moser.1829. The industry is always in need of new and enthusiastic sheep shearers. Check out the Americam Sheep Industry Association if you're in the US at www.sheepusa.org/contacts-woolpelt-shearerdirectory or in Canada the directory at Canadian Wool Growers Cooperative wool.ca/page/shearers. *****THANK YOU all for listening and cheering me on, wow we've done 25 episodes! Unfortunately this podcast needs to be the ball I put down at this time. Maybe I'll get back at it sometime in the future, Season 2? I've enjoyed telling the stories and sharing all the amazing things about sheep. If anyone is interested in taking over or collaborating on the Curious Sheep Podcast please reach out or email me at circlerlamb@gmail.com*****
Nov 11, 202150:57
Mariposa Woollen Mill - Ellen and Following Those Dreams
Sep 08, 202159:06
Custom Woolen Mills - Canadian Wool Processing
Jul 02, 202136:11
Twin Oaks Farm - A Focus on Fibre
May 29, 202148:08
F Ewe Sheep Company - Bucking the Trend
Apr 06, 202150:36
Carrie Woolley - Flocks and fields of all kinds.
Mar 17, 202101:00:08
Nathan Klassen - Adding Value and Finding Your Niche

Nathan Klassen - Adding Value and Finding Your Niche

Nathan is a first generation sheep farmer who's found his niche in sheep farming and compost production on his families farm. Innovation and family business go hand in hand as everyone has their specialty but contribute to the farm as a whole. From cattle to sheep, how they purchase and use unique feeds stuffs an then value add manure. Nathans give us insight into a few aspects of the farm business and has great tips on being successful in new ventures. Connect with Nathan on Instagram @manitobalamb.
Feb 25, 202154:20
Heather Little - Changing Directions, Sheep Farming and Real Estate
Feb 09, 202140:37
Janice - Walkabout Farm and Sheeps Milk Cheese
Jan 19, 202144:36
James Corcoran - Aussie sheep production and capturing the 1%'s
Oct 20, 202001:15:37
Ursina the Number Cruncher and Planner
Sep 29, 202001:11:36
Jim & Josh Bennett - From Moo to Baa and Working With Family

Jim & Josh Bennett - From Moo to Baa and Working With Family

Jim and his son Josh manage a large flock of commercial sheep. We chat about their transition from dairy farmers to sheep wrestlers. Farming with family and employees is also a topic we should all pay attention too. Catch Jim on twitter at @JimBen71220505 to see the farm and his sheep updates.
Aug 15, 202054:43
Drew Tyler - Pushing Sheep Production

Drew Tyler - Pushing Sheep Production

Drew is a farmer who pushes limits and ideas. Prolific ewes, pushing weight gains and milk production. We also chat about the Beef Farmers of Ontario BUILD program that he participated in, industry insights and #cookingwithdrew. Follow Drew on Twitter @DrewTyler_.
Jul 06, 202001:02:21
Laurie Maus - Looking at Sheep Poo
Jun 24, 202001:05:31
Sara Sheep Lady - Cooperation, Flexibility and Story Telling

Sara Sheep Lady - Cooperation, Flexibility and Story Telling

Sara and her family operate a ranch in Montana. From dressing up her goats and lambs and marketing their products to consumers Sara has a great story and insight to the sheep industry. Check out the ranch at www.hollenbeckranch.com. The ranch sells theirs meats in mixed boxes from www.highfivemeats.com and through a local producer cooperative. The Yellowstone Valley Food Hub at www.yvfoodhub.com is a unique idea of working together to get more local products to consumers. Also find Sara in Instagram at @sarasheeplady for what happens day to day on the ranch and with the kids (human and animal) and lambs.
Jun 13, 202001:06:40
Charlie the Two Handed Shearer
May 28, 202045:16
Jen McTavish - Ontario Sheep Farmers
May 20, 202059:59
Making Babies with Dr. Amanda

Making Babies with Dr. Amanda

Listen in and get all the sheep reproduction tips and information you need from our farm vet Dr. Amanda Topp. We cover basic sheep anatomy and systems for making babies and some tools you can use to manage breeding on the farm. Make sure you consult you vet as well to make the best plan for your specific farm.
May 12, 202056:29
Mike Swidersky

Mike Swidersky

I chat with Mike about his unique grazing style rotating sheep and cattle on pasture. He's got a completely different management system than us here Circle R and I always find it fascinating. Listen in as we discuss sheep and all they ways we do things different but how finding what works best for you and your farm is key.
May 05, 202059:13
The Story of Circle R

The Story of Circle R

A trip down memory lane as me and hubby sit down and chat about our journey into sheep production. Some farm history and thoughts on expanding our operation.
Apr 23, 202046:08
Top Market Meats

Top Market Meats

I chat with Leslie about her families farm, all their critters, their sheep (of course), the farm shop and their local food store. We cover alot of ground about the farm but also the insight she has gained for going to farm markets and running a brick and mortar store in the city. Lots is changing with covid19 for them but customers are looking to support local farmers and more consumers are discovering the story of their food. Follow their story on social media @topmarketmeats!
Apr 07, 202047:29
Sheep Nutrition 101

Sheep Nutrition 101

I chat with our farm nutritionist Courtney about feeding sheep. There are so many ways sheep can be fed. We cover basic sheep digestion and then some basics of feeding sheep stored feeds in a housed situation. Keep in mind that each farm is different but the basics concepts and ideas are the same. We cover production cycles and how to feed sheep at different stages. We get pretty in depth about some specific topics and nutrients but I hope you can still follow along! Some of this is very specific to our farm here and I use examples of how we do some things. There's lots of ways to feed sheep and we'll cover topics like pastures and grazing in other episodes too. Follow Courtney on Instagram @vriensnutritionconsulting to see what she's up to on different farms.
Mar 31, 202053:37
A Students View

A Students View

I chat with Allison and Daniel, students at the University of Guelph about sheep and their ideas and thoughts on the industry. We cover their future farm plans, consumers preferences, reaching consumers and of course wool!
Mar 24, 202026:52
The Mutton Midwife
Mar 17, 202001:06:38
Welcome to The Curious Sheep

Welcome to The Curious Sheep

I started a podcast! A little background about me and the farm and why I started a sheep podcast. Check out our farm on Instagram @circlerlamb and see what we're up to!
Mar 17, 202005:52
March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020

Mar 17, 202000:37