sheep
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Fantastic fibers at Rokeby Museum
Live sheep, paper making, instruments, fiber arts and food… What more do you want? It’s all happening in Ferrisburgh this Saturday afternoon.
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Field Days sheep shearer keeps her craft vibrant
At the Addison County Fair and Field Days, a quiet but steady draw on the Agricultural Stage on Tuesday was a sheep shearing demonstration by professional shearer Siri…
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Liver fluke affecting northeast herds
Sheep and goat farmers around the Northeast have experienced losses in their herds this winter due to a parasitic worm known as liver fluke.
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Young shepherds become heritage breed ambassadors
The past several months have been busy for 11-year-old Olivia Gordon and 13-year-old Natalie Layn. The Bristol residents, who are cousins, were among 13 young people from around…
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Shearing sheep at the fair is hard work
As the clock hit two o’clock on the first day of the Addison County Fair & Field Days this past Tuesday, kids and adults alike rush to the…
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Wonderful wool at the fair
The Twist O’ Wool Guild was back at the Addison County Fair and Field Days to display members’ colorful work, equipment and a handmade afghan to raffle.
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Course covers management of parasites in goats and sheep
Understanding how to manage internal parasites of goats and sheep will help prevent health issues, including those of the animal’s gastrointestinal tract.
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Goats go gaga over old Christmas trees
STARKSBORO — Now that the holidays are over, Addison County residents are recycling, composting or otherwise disposing of thousands of Christmas trees. Andrea Craft of Lost Woods Farm…