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Tag: Fiber

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as Garden Mulch
April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another.

Cotswold
March 15, 2022March 16, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Cotswold

The modern Cotswold is a dual-purpose breed, excelling in both wool and meat production. Many feel that the Cotswold has a regal bearing that adds to the breed's charm.

Corriedale
February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Corriedale

The Corriedale still has a strong following and is one of the most common sheep breeds in the world, with an estimated global population of just over 5 million.

Cheviot
January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Cheviot

Today, the Cheviot is one of the top mutton breeds in the United States. There is also an American Miniature Cheviot developed for homestead use.

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
March 24, 2021April 28, 2022 hsotr The Business

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.

Top 10 Farming Resources
September 30, 2020March 16, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Top 10 Farming Resources

Check out some of our readers' favorite farming posts to learn about popular country living topics and find links to more information.

A Rainbow of Natural Dyes
February 11, 2019 hsotr The Skills

A Rainbow of Natural Dyes

Craftsy folks frequently share a do-it-yourself ethic. While it's always easier just to buy cheap, pretty yarn at the craft store, some (particularly homesteaders) prefer to create their own dyes. In fact, if you own sheep or other fiber animals, this may be a logical next step to adding value to your products. You can … Continue reading A Rainbow of Natural Dyes

What Causes Wool Allergies?
October 15, 2018July 21, 2021 hsotr The Lifestyle

What Causes Wool Allergies?

How to know if you truly have a wool allergy, and what to do about it.

Adding Value to Wool
September 10, 2018July 21, 2021 hsotr The Business

Adding Value to Wool

A brief summary of all the options for making the most of your fiber business.

8 Ideas for a Bison Business
July 23, 2018July 21, 2021 hsotr The Business

8 Ideas for a Bison Business

Before buying any bison, you will want to evaluate these enterprise ideas carefully to locate sales channels and to estimate demand.

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