{"podcast":{"title":"The Wooly Whey","slug":"the-wooly-whey-7214025","podcast_index_feed_id":7214025,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/7iWyOfvL.rss","website_url":"https://podcastle.ai/show/the-wooly-whey-FjpUzkdf","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/1d1d7d0d-622c-4bff-aa15-5be872c14137/woolywheylogo-jpeg.jpeg","author":"Rachel Hester & Liv Fox","episode_count":37,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T22:19:43.584913+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wooly-whey-7214025"},"episode":{"title":"S2:16 Fireheart Shepherdess","slug":"s2-16-fireheart-shepherdess","published_at":"2026-04-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wooly-whey-7214025/s2-16-fireheart-shepherdess","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wooly-whey-7214025","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f2f6510a4e7c915e0f42563b669b8326cc633b9ebe581c8710ffe578872dc17/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NmE4MjgyYy1iZTY0LTQxNmItODRiZC03NGJjNTExOTY1ZTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZDFkN2QwZC02MjJjLTRiZmYtYWExNS01YmU4NzJjMTQxMzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTNhZGVmMDg1NGE2ZjdhYWIyNTkzODkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZWI1MzdmN2Q2MjBlOTIzNmE1Mjg0L29saXZpYS1mb3hzLXN0dWRpby1ybjlQWC1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjdfXzMtMC0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f2f6510a4e7c915e0f42563b669b8326cc633b9ebe581c8710ffe578872dc17/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NmE4MjgyYy1iZTY0LTQxNmItODRiZC03NGJjNTExOTY1ZTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZDFkN2QwZC02MjJjLTRiZmYtYWExNS01YmU4NzJjMTQxMzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTNhZGVmMDg1NGE2ZjdhYWIyNTkzODkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZWI1MzdmN2Q2MjBlOTIzNmE1Mjg0L29saXZpYS1mb3hzLXN0dWRpby1ybjlQWC1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjdfXzMtMC0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"The conversation covers a range of topics related to dairy sheep, homesteading, raising Icelandic sheep, butchery, and the art of tanning hides. It also delves into the challenges and grace in skill development, as well as the comfort and significance of sheepskins in daily life. The conversation delves into the world of sheep farming and dairy production, highlighting the importance of adaptation to lifestyle and region, as well as the flexibility required in homesteading. The speakers share insights on the challenges and joys of raising sheep, managing dairy production, and the need to align farming practices with personal circumstances and environmental factors. Follow Lacey on her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fireheart_shepherdess/ Find Lacey on her website HERE: https://www.thebuckingewe.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnqMnfNOYqSmzqac3lnHowEUmLHRjbaHJgfrpJuzGE3r_2sz0d-I87O4QY2RI_aem_Cyk6AxgQ_1z9DZMXBm85VQ Preorder her book, The Natural Sheep Handbook, HERE: https://amzn.to/4d6iPxc Takeaways Diverse uses of sheep products Learning and refining skills over time Flexibility in homesteading Adaptation to lifestyle and region Sheep farming and dairy production Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! 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 probi…","meta_description":"The conversation covers a range of topics related to dairy sheep, homesteading, raising Icelandic sheep, butchery, and the art of tanning hides. 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