How to Raise Sheep for Wool
An 8-part course with Homestead Productions
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- Total Time 1 hr, 56 min
- Lessons 8
- Attachments 14
- Exercises 36
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62 CQ
8 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREEDIY lesson 1Free5 CQ
Sheep are great livestock for a homestead, but even they need a place to lay their heads. Learn how to build a sturdy pen using some basic woodworking tools.
Sheep are great livestock for a homestead, but even they need a place to lay their heads. Learn how to build a sturdy pen using some basic woodworking tools.
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9 minlesson 25 CQ
Raising sheep on the homestead can be fun for the whole family! In this lesson, learn how assist sheep with lambing and how to sheer sheep's wool in spring.
Raising sheep on the homestead can be fun for the whole family! In this lesson, learn how assist sheep with lambing and how to sheer sheep's wool in spring.
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14 minDIY lesson 38 CQ
An important aspects of animal husbandry is keeping the herd or flock safe! In this lesson, learn how to build a sturdy pasture fence for a homestead.
An important aspects of animal husbandry is keeping the herd or flock safe! In this lesson, learn how to build a sturdy pasture fence for a homestead.
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17 minDIY lesson 49 CQ
Ready to build a proper habitat for your sheep? Follow along with this homesteading lesson to learn how to finish off a fence and gate for livestock.
Ready to build a proper habitat for your sheep? Follow along with this homesteading lesson to learn how to finish off a fence and gate for livestock.
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16 minlesson 59 CQ
Raising sheep is fun, but nothing is quite as fun as preparing a wool harvest! In this homesteading lesson, learn how to properly wash, card, and spin wool.
Raising sheep is fun, but nothing is quite as fun as preparing a wool harvest! In this homesteading lesson, learn how to properly wash, card, and spin wool.
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25 minlesson 613 CQ
Making wool is a rewarding and fun process with many learning curves. Take your wool handling skills to the next level with the guidance of a true master!
Making wool is a rewarding and fun process with many learning curves. Take your wool handling skills to the next level with the guidance of a true master!
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14 minCrafts lesson 78 CQ
In this lesson, follow along with an expert spinner to learn how to spin and make yarn using either a hook, drop spindle, or nifty spinning wheel.
In this lesson, follow along with an expert spinner to learn how to spin and make yarn using either a hook, drop spindle, or nifty spinning wheel.
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8 minlesson 85 CQ
Once you’ve spun your harvested wool, tune in for this beginners knitting lesson that teaches you how to cast on, cast off, and knit just about anything!
Once you’ve spun your harvested wool, tune in for this beginners knitting lesson that teaches you how to cast on, cast off, and knit just about anything!
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11104 min11-part Gardening course56 CQ
Life on the homestead is about living off the fruits of your labor. Learn how to make the most of the harvest by processing and canning fruits, vegetables, and meats. Stock the pantry year-round!
Life on the homestead is about living off the fruits of your labor. Learn how to make the most of the harvest by processing and canning fruits, vegetables, and meats. Stock the pantry year-round!
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8110 min8-part DIY course60 CQ
Learn how to raise a variety of farm animals for meat, milk, eggs, and lard. Get detailed instructions on everything from creating a suitable environment, to daily care, butchering, and processing.
Learn how to raise a variety of farm animals for meat, milk, eggs, and lard. Get detailed instructions on everything from creating a suitable environment, to daily care, butchering, and processing.
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660 min6-part Cooking course32 CQ
Stock your homestead kitchen with a full range of DIY dairy products! In this course from Homestead Productions, learn how to make cheese, yogurt, and butter using fresh, nutrient-rich cow's milk.
Stock your homestead kitchen with a full range of DIY dairy products! In this course from Homestead Productions, learn how to make cheese, yogurt, and butter using fresh, nutrient-rich cow's milk.
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1385 min13-part Baking course50 CQ
The most satisfying meals are those that come from your own backyard. These hearty, healthy recipes make use of homestead resources, and help to fuel the whole family for a hard day's work!
The most satisfying meals are those that come from your own backyard. These hearty, healthy recipes make use of homestead resources, and help to fuel the whole family for a hard day's work!
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8 minFREEGardening lessonFree5 CQ
In this kid-friendly homesteading lesson, get a jump-start on summer fruits and vegetables by learning how to make newspaper pots for an indoor garden.
In this kid-friendly homesteading lesson, get a jump-start on summer fruits and vegetables by learning how to make newspaper pots for an indoor garden.
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870 min8-part DIY course40 CQ
Doing your own plumbing repairs is a rewarding and inexpensive alternative to hiring a professional plumber. Learn how to fix shower and tub faucets, kitchen sink drains, and more in this course.
with Teach2BuildDoing your own plumbing repairs is a rewarding and inexpensive alternative to hiring a professional plumber. Learn how to fix shower and tub faucets, kitchen sink drains, and more in this course.
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967 min9-part DIY course39 CQ
In this course, Teach2Build walks you through safe and efficient installations for common home improvement projects, including replacing light fixtures, light switches, and electrical outlets.
with Teach2BuildIn this course, Teach2Build walks you through safe and efficient installations for common home improvement projects, including replacing light fixtures, light switches, and electrical outlets.
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10173 min10-part DIY course91 CQ
Want to learn about metalworking? Learn the tools and techniques you'll need to forge and shape metal in this course, which includes how to make a knife, a copper bracelet, an S-hook, and more!
with RealWoodsmenWant to learn about metalworking? Learn the tools and techniques you'll need to forge and shape metal in this course, which includes how to make a knife, a copper bracelet, an S-hook, and more!
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653 min6-part DIY course30 CQ
Are you looking to play some vintage video games, without digging up game consoles and cartridges? Create a custom gaming console with a Raspberry Pi computer and basic electronic components.
with Daniel SpiesAre you looking to play some vintage video games, without digging up game consoles and cartridges? Create a custom gaming console with a Raspberry Pi computer and basic electronic components.
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1278 min12-part DIY course45 CQ
Is your home's electric water heater giving you trouble? Whether the unit is leaking, or the water temperature is off, this course from Teach2Build can help you diagnose and fix the issue at hand.
with Teach2BuildIs your home's electric water heater giving you trouble? Whether the unit is leaking, or the water temperature is off, this course from Teach2Build can help you diagnose and fix the issue at hand.