Can dairy sheep be bred in the spring? Follow my experiment using CIDRs and PG600 to breed dairy sheep out of season for October lambing and winter milk production.

Learn how to make a stunning caramelized lamb roast with garlic butter rice. Tender, golden, and packed with flavor — a wonderful family dinner recipe.

Learn how to make sheep milk clabber at home — a live, raw milk culture for every cheese you'll ever make. No freeze-dried packets needed. Step-by-step guide from a dairy shepherdess.

If you've ever wanted fresh sheep's milk without the burnout of constant milking, grab your coffee — this one's for you.

This cheese is my daughter Reata's favorite — and once you taste a wheel you've aged yourself, you'll understand why. In this post I'm walking you through how to make a parmesan-style cheese at home using raw cow's milk, a little patience, and a lot of stirring.

Are you into getting as much as possible from something? Then you will love this recipe for making Ricotta from leftover cheesemaking whey. A versatile cheese - for use in sweet and savory dishes!

Learn how to make super simple homemade ice cream with no cooking required. This easy recipe works with cow or sheep milk and is perfect for busy homesteaders.

I attended Utah State University’s advanced cheesemaking course. Here is my honest review of the course and who I would recommend take it.

A delicious way to use up leftover whey after cheesemaking!

Learn what lambing jugs are, how to set them up, and whether you need them for your sheep flock. Includes setup tips, alternatives, and practical advice from an experienced shepherd.

Learn how I feed my dairy sheep in the final 6–8 weeks before lambing, including grain amounts, ration ingredients, and common questions.

Before you bring dairy sheep onto your homestead, it’s worth asking one important question: are they actually worth it? This post walks through the real costs, realistic milk yield, and practical benefits.

Learn how to make rich, nourishing bone broth using lamb, beef, or chicken bones with this simple, step-by-step method.

Everything you need to start with dairy sheep! Complete guide covering housing, milking equipment, feed supplies, and lambing essentials for beginners.

Learn how to make ghee from cow's milk butter with this simple step-by-step guide. Discover how to create shelf-stable clarified butter for high-heat cooking, plus storage tips and troubleshooting advice for homesteaders.

Learn how to tell when a lamb is ready to butcher, including ideal weight, loin condition, and why timing that works for you matters most.

Wondering how much it costs to feed sheep through winter? I'm sharing the exact numbers from my 30-head flock in Montana—hay, grain, minerals, and water costs broken down per sheep.

Learn how to butcher a lamb at home using only a few simple tools. This beginner-friendly guide covers dispatch, gutting, skinning, and the complete list of butchery essentials you actually need. Perfect for homesteaders processing their own lamb for the first time.

Learn what flushing ewes is, how long to do it, and why it dramatically improves fertility and next year’s milk production. A simple, homestead-friendly guide for dairy sheep owners.

Learn the real difference between old fashioned buttermilk from butter-making and cultured buttermilk. Includes how to make both, storage tips, and when to use each type in your homestead kitchen.