The Wooly Whey

Rachel Hester & Liv Fox
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Come learn all things Dairy Sheep! On this podcast we chat with small shepherding homesteaders, professional sheep dairies, cheesemakers, experts in Agriculture, artisanal l butchers, and even a few fiber artists, to help you learn how to best care for your dairy sheep. Hosted by Liv Fox current President & Founder of the North America Dairy Sheep Association & Rachel Hester, author of 'The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep,' - the only book currently in print on the topic of raising sheep for dairy purposes - this podcast seeks to bring more resources to the Dairy Sheep community. Our goal is to have something for everyone as long is it pertains to dairy sheep. We want to help YOU feel more confident diving into sheep for milk. We highlight different breeds for milking - both dairy specific and traditional heritage breeds - and talk about when you would want to pick one over the other. On this show we want to help you start to finish - from lambing, to milking, to cheesemaking. We also cover ethical harvesting of access or retired animals, delicious recipes for the meat, and what to do with all that wool (as there are currently no hair dairy breeds of sheep). So whether you are just trying to decide what species to add to your operation next, or knee deep in shepherding and desperately needing someone to come alongside you, we hope you'll join us as we dive into all things pertaining to raising sheep for milk! Have a specific topic you'd like us to cover or a specific guest you'd like us to interview? Feel free to drop us an email at Whoopsydaisyfarm@gmail.com

  1. 5D AGO

    S2: E9 The Slavic Beauty Cream Separator

    In this episode we have Katya back explaining how to use her Slavic Beauty Cream Separator. She discusses the materials she chooses for each model and some troubleshooting guides for her unit. If you would like to purchase from Katya's website directly, go to https://slavicbeauty.net and use code SHEEP20 for a discount. you can find her various models of cream separators here, as well as her book, 'The Art of Clabber' and other milk processing supplies. Find Katya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slavicbeautyseparator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=slavic%20beauty Find Katya's tutorials for putting together, troubleshooting and cleaning her units on her Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlavicBeauty 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.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use 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://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 conferences 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 order https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order #creamseparator #homedairy #sheepmilk #homesteadtools #dairysheep #freshcream #homesteadingskills

    1h 2m

  2. MAR 2

    S2:E8 Cheese From Scratch

    Liv & Rachel have guest Robyn Jackson, known as Cheese From Scratch on Instagram. We discuss clabber, how to use it and some basic cheese making tips & tricks. Robyn's book can be purchased here -> https://a.co/d/01diISkC #cheese #artisancheese #rawmilkcheese #homestead #homesteading #dairy #dairysheep #milksheep #milk #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres

    1h 8m

  3. FEB 23

    S2:E7 Art of Clabber

    Rachel interviews guest Katya Luniova who defines what clabber is, how to start your own clabber & how to use your clabber. Find Katya on Her website: https://slavicbeauty.net Use code SHEEP20 at Checkout for a discount on your order! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/slavicbeautyseparator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=slavic%20beauty Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlavicBeauty Book 'The Art of Clabber' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cQ1WXM Book 'The Art of Clabber' from publisher, Sawdust Publishing: https://sawdustpublishing.com/product/the-art-of-clabber/?v=0b3b97fa6688 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.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use 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://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 conferences https://www.strongmicrobials.com/ 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 order https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order #dairysheep #dairy #homesteading #cheesemaking #cheese #slavicbeautyseparator #clabber #milk #craftyfoxacres #whoopsydaisyfarm #northamericadairysheepassociation #nadsa

    56 min

  4. FEB 9

    S2:E6 Acorn & Fern Tiny Sheep Dairy

    Liv interviews Fae Goodman, a dairy shepherd in central North Carolina. Fae has been breeding Tunis sheep & selecting for strong dairy qualities, parasite resistance & wool quality (just to name a few). You can follow Fae's farm on facebook at Acorn & Fern Tiny Sheep Dairy & Eggery.

    1h 7m

  5. FEB 2

    S2:E5 The Eco Flock

    Liv & Rachel talk with Natalie author of Eco Flock. Natalie even shares some tips on how to successfully make butter from sheep milk! #dairy #dairysheep #sheepmilk #butter #sheep #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres

    58 min

  6. JAN 26

    S2:E4 Linden Lane Farm - Amy Rappuhn

    In this episode Liv & Rachel interview guest Amy Rapphun at Linden Lane Farm. Amy discusses her sheep operation, what she does with her flocks fleeces & how she milks her dairy sheep + what she does with her milk. Amy is also the person who handled the importing of purebred East Friesian semen to the USA for NADSA. Linden Lane Farm --> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064779124049 North America Dairy Sheep Association (NADSA) --> www.northamericadairysheep.org #dairysheep #dairy #gotmilk #nadsa #northamericadairysheepassociation #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres

    57 min

  7. JAN 19

    S2:E3 Hand Milking vs Machine Milking

    This episode covers the comparison between hand milking and machine milking, addressing concerns related to cleaning, contamination, and equipment considerations. It also explores the benefits of milking machines, their role in cheese making, microbial control, and cost considerations. Additionally, it discusses the use of milking machines in specific farming situations, farm management, and the impact on milk production and animal behavior. Simple Pulse --> https://simplepulse.com/ Takeaways Hand milking vs. machine milkingConsiderations for milking equipment Hand milking vs. machine milkingControlling milk quality and contaminationThe role of milking machines in dairy farming Chapters 00:00 Transition to Machine Milking19:07 Machine Milking Process24:13 Benefits of Machine Milking37:00 Researching Milking Equipment01:06:27 Conclusion and Farming Investments

    41 min

  8. JAN 12

    S2:E2 Horns vs Polled (no horns)

    In this episode, Liv and Rachel catch up on what is going on in their flocks. Rachel discusses a treatment for parasites that involves alkalyzing sheep feed with lye and a coccidiea treatment. The primary discussion then shifts to explaining why Liv prefers polled sheep (no horns) and Rachel does like horned sheep. Links from discussion: The Shepherdess Grace's Coccidea treatment: https://www.shepherdess.com/product/the-most-effective-coccidia-treatment-for-my-lambs-toltrazuril-2/ Poopah's Farm Lye treatment videos: https://youtu.be/3l44mpJRBt4?si=u5OpUyq2YN3lpakY https://youtu.be/u5U0n4k1eWE?si=drkIdHaVlGrROvMD Research on Lye treatment: https://youtu.be/Q4dAW9COF50?si=_fkEzMpSNFegrtdi https://youtu.be/1Z0WzHR-W4c?si=86cp5-ZaCCBFOv3e Shepherdess' Grace Research on Lye treatment: https://youtu.be/UyENV3C2Nu4?si=AovlodIElK18X875 Pinch of Patience's take on lye treatment: https://youtu.be/oK0dWrw4K_M?si=DTHlA5LUIEivdfs3 #sheep #dairysheep #parasitetreatment #animalhusbandry #homesteading #homedairy #sheepcheese #sheepmilkcheese

    58 min
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Come learn all things Dairy Sheep! On this podcast we chat with small shepherding homesteaders, professional sheep dairies, cheesemakers, experts in Agriculture, artisanal l butchers, and even a few fiber artists, to help you learn how to best care for your dairy sheep. Hosted by Liv Fox current President & Founder of the North America Dairy Sheep Association & Rachel Hester, author of 'The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep,' - the only book currently in print on the topic of raising sheep for dairy purposes - this podcast seeks to bring more resources to the Dairy Sheep community. Our goal is to have something for everyone as long is it pertains to dairy sheep. We want to help YOU feel more confident diving into sheep for milk. We highlight different breeds for milking - both dairy specific and traditional heritage breeds - and talk about when you would want to pick one over the other. On this show we want to help you start to finish - from lambing, to milking, to cheesemaking. We also cover ethical harvesting of access or retired animals, delicious recipes for the meat, and what to do with all that wool (as there are currently no hair dairy breeds of sheep). So whether you are just trying to decide what species to add to your operation next, or knee deep in shepherding and desperately needing someone to come alongside you, we hope you'll join us as we dive into all things pertaining to raising sheep for milk! Have a specific topic you'd like us to cover or a specific guest you'd like us to interview? Feel free to drop us an email at Whoopsydaisyfarm@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Rachel Hester & Liv Fox
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rachel Hester & Liv Fox
  • Show Website
    The Wooly Whey

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