The Shepherdess

Grace
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Grace is an entrepreneur, Shepherdess, and rotational grazing enthusiast. This eclectic mix converges here on the Shepherdess Podcast where we talk about regenerative farming for profit, raising Dorper sheep, and daily life as a small-scale, regenerative farmer.

  1. 2D AGO

    HOW TO OVERCOME SHEEP FARMING'S BIGGEST ENEMY (WORMS 101)

    🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head 📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage Worms are one of the biggest health challenges in shepherding, but with a few tested management strategies, I have found a system that works on my farm.  In this episode, I start with the basics of internal parasites, how to spot early symptoms, and the management practices that have made the biggest difference on my farm after losing half my flock in the beginning.  You might be surprised to hear my take on chemical dewormers and parasite tolerant sheep.  While worms are the biggest enemy to sheep farmers, they don’t have to be the downfall of your operation. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and preview of content 02:27 Why rotational grazing is foundational to a flock’s health 07:40 Understanding the life cycle of worms 13:12 Signs of infection to look for in your sheep 19:58 The difference between parasite resistance and tolerance 22:17 How rotational grazing breaks the life cycle + other management practices 32:06 When and how to use conventional/chemical dewormers 37:05 Natural strategies for worm management 40:38 The results of my experiment in deworming with lye 46:37 Answering your deworming questions RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out the Redmond Sheep Mineral I use and recommend CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon  Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    1h 3m

  2. APR 28

    COMPLETE GUIDE TO BREEDING SHEEP (for Beginners)

    🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head 📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage When it comes to breeding sheep, most problems that show up at lambing actually started months earlier, long before the breeding season. In this episode, I’m running through the basics of breeding sheep and answering the most common questions I receive. We’ll focus on getting your flock in the best condition possible to go into breeding, setting your farm up for a productive and low-stress lambing season. If you’re looking for a low-input, pasture-based approach to breeding sheep, improving flock health, and avoiding common mistakes, this episode will start you off on the right foot. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to my pasture-based sheep operation 07:44 What to look for in a meat ram 15:42 Considerations for healthy breeding ewes 17:15 The importance of ideal body condition 19:40 My controversial opinion on breeding age for ewes 21:32 Optimal minerals for breeding pasture-raised sheep 29:46 What happens if you breed a ewe in poor health 34:10 Why I don’t practice flushing to increase my twinning rate 36:13 Knowing when to cull less desirable ewes 39:12 Keeping a strict breeding timeline 50:02 Audience Q&A  RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out the Redmond Sheep Mineral I use and recommend Learn how to set up your own portable shade structure for sheep CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon  Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    1h 6m

  3. APR 21

    10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING MY SHEEP BUSINESS

    🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head 📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage I’m pulling back the curtain on my failures and successes along my sheep farming journey in hopes that I can give you a massive headstart in your own shepherding.  There are a few things I’m glad I knew before I got started, but there are many more lessons I’ve learned the hard way, often through costly mistakes.  In this episode, I’m sharing practical tips, surprising realizations, and game-changing practices for beginner shepherds.  Join me for this conversation to get your most important sheep questions answered! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and preview of content 03:04 Why I chose Dorper sheep and rotational grazing 05:10 Building a profitable farm from the beginning 06:31 A few things I’m glad I knew when starting out 06:46 Why you should invest in quality breeding stock 08:03 Ways I maximized my profits from the start 10:34 My simple but necessary farm record keeping system 11:46 Things I wish I knew before I started sheep farming 11:53 Pros and cons of raising sheep for meat 13:36 Understanding the top worm risks and appropriate treatments 15:03 Simple systems for rotational grazing and watering 17:45 The gravity of mineral deficiencies and proper deworming practices 25:36 Treating and assessing your flock appropriately 30:23 Optimizing your pasture for grazing 35:28 Farming is better with support 36:55 Lambing and weaning best practices 41:46 Failures in farming are not cause for panic 43:12 Answering questions from the audience CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon  Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    52 min

  4. APR 14

    SHEEP FARMING FOR BEGINNERS (Masterclass on Raising Sheep for Profit)

    🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head 📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage Whether you’re in the dreaming phase of sheep farming or already managing a flock, this episode walks through the key principles every shepherd needs to get right.  In this crash course on sheep farming for beginners, I’m sharing how I raise my sheep to maintain above average flock health, how I graze my sheep to minimize feed costs and maximize pasture, and how I direct market my sheep for $480 per head without ever leaving my farm.  I will also be answering common questions about feeding, fencing, troubleshooting health concerns, and more.   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introductions and preview of content 00:38 Overview of my farm and climate 04:18 My unlikely story of becoming a shepherdess 07:26 The moment I realized why my sheep were sick 10:10 A thriving flock and a thriving business 16:05 Three enemies of a beginner shepherd 16:54 Enemy #1: Barber’s pole worm 24:23 Enemy #2: coccidia 27:56 Enemy #3: lambing complications 29:35 How many sheep should you start with? 31:21 How I run my rotational grazing system 39:16 Exactly how I market my sheep for $480 per head 47:18 Audience Q&A CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon  Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    1h 32m

  5. 07/28/2025

    MEAT RABBITS 101 (w/ Laura Cox)

    🐑 CLICK HERE FOR MY FREE 1 HOUR SHEEP FARMING CLASS Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    46 min

  6. 07/21/2025

    HOMESTEADING FOR HEART HEALTH (w/ Dr. Jack Wolfson)

    🐑 ACCESS MY FREE 1 HOUR SHEEP FARMING CLASS 🔹DOWNLOAD my HEART HEALTH FACT SHEET: https://bit.ly/3FFUctz  Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    33 min

  7. 07/15/2025

    HOW TO RAISE DAIRY SHEEP (for beginners) | Where to Buy Dairy Sheep, Milk Sheep Breeds, What to Feed

    🐑 ACCESS MY FREE 1 HOUR SHEEP FARMING CLASS 🔹DOWNLOAD my DAIRY SHEEP FACT SHEET: https://bit.ly/3FFUctz  Contact Lydia about her Dairy Sheep: F.FOR.FARM(at)HOTMAIL.COM Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    24 min

  8. 07/08/2025

    EARNING $100K PER ACRE w/Market Garden Business (Wegener Farms)

    🐑 MY FREE 1 HOUR SHEEP FARMING CLASS 🥕🍅🥬 Market Garden FACT SHEET HERE: https://bit.ly/44btdiJ WEGENER FARM WEBSITE: https://www.thewegenerfarm.com/ MY EMAIL: Shepherdess (at) shepherdess.com 📙ORDER my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage HERE: https://bit.ly/ShphrdssBOOK MY EMAIL:Shepherdess@shepherdess.com  Support my Channel on PATREON: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon  READ MY BLOG: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG  SHOP MY MERCH: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH FOLLOW MY IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ FOLLOW MY FB: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

    44 min
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Grace is an entrepreneur, Shepherdess, and rotational grazing enthusiast. This eclectic mix converges here on the Shepherdess Podcast where we talk about regenerative farming for profit, raising Dorper sheep, and daily life as a small-scale, regenerative farmer.

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  • Creator
    Grace
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Shepherdess
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