Some people have a nose for whiskey. Jenn Phillips has a nose for wool. "I can smell a fleece and tell if it’s good, and depending on the scent, it’ll be nice and sweet," Phillips said. The Amity ...

Georgia and Sarah Garrison don’t know many kids who raise sheep. But the Garrison girls will be learning all about them this summer – from feeding to shearing and processing their wool. Georgia, 11, ...

Raising sheep for wool is a fun and satisfying experience. The market for wool and wool-products continues to grow as people are eager to learn skills such as felting, spinning, rug-making, weaving, ...

CANDLER, North Carolina (WLOS) — Debbie Trantham raises Heirloom sheep on her farm in Candler for the purpose of using the wool for fiber arts crafts. She has created her version of a rocking horse, a ...

George Washington's Mount Vernon Livestock Program at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival had a rare breeds display this month that included some Hog Island Sheep. Hog Island sheep are descended from ...

When it comes to competitive sheep competitions at the New York State Fair, it's all about the condition and grooming of the sheep's wool -- and for some breeds, the way a sheep looks when all its ...

At a family farm in central Iowa, a sheep shearer leans over a ram, making smooth, clean strokes through several inches of shaggy wool. For most breeds, this fiber will just keep growing unless it’s ...

A breed is a group of domestic animals with a uniform appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other animals of the same species. Sheep fall into four broad categories: ...

With more than a thousand breeds to choose from, first-time sheep farmers must plan carefully, making sure to provide plenty of space and strong fencing. Sheep are social animals, so they need ...

UHRICHSVILLE Wool from local sheep is being turned into yarn that is being offered for sale worldwide from a downtown store. Pindrop Shop owner Jessica Zontini and friend Laura Gray have started their ...

Sheep are very uncommon in the High Desert and that is unfortunate, as they are fantastic animals and the babies are absolutely adorable. Most people think sheep are just sheep, but there are more ...