sheep
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The Charm of Beulah Sheep: A Closer Look at Their Wool
As my first ever sheep was a beautiful Beulah called Wanda and the Beulah genes are still in the flock thanks to Faith. I wanted to write a little about the Beulah wool qualities we love! Nestled in the verdant landscapes of the Welsh hills, the Beulah Speckled Face sheep are a sight to behold…
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The Versatile Llanwenog Sheep: A Heritage Breed with Exceptional Wool
The Llanwenog sheep, a charming and versatile breed hailing from the lush landscapes locally here in West Wales, is a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional farming practices. Known for their hardiness, docile nature, and exceptional wool, Llanwenog sheep have become a cherished breed among farmers and wool enthusiasts alike. In this blog post,…
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The Slugs are Coming!!!
But please don’t get out the slug pellets!! As they have such a detrimental effect on our wildlife, for example poisoning our now at risk hedgehogs!! Using wool in the garden can be an effective way to deter slugs. Here’s how you can utilise it: Besides deterring slugs, wool has the added benefits of retaining…
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What is the deal with Super wash Wool?
All our yarns are non super wash here at Tyddyn Bryn and there are good reasons behind this!! This post has been in progress for a little over a month now. I was unsure if I should post it, worried I would offend someone, but I’ve decided to go ahead and share, because it is something I strongly…
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All a huge learning curve
Flystrike again! Poor sheep are now treated and awaiting another treatment in a couple of days!
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The Benefits of Wool – and it’s many uses
So wool has many uses other than as clothing!!! Clothing as previously discussed in the first blog post of this title Carpets Blankets Bedding, both blankets and duvets or Baavets (as one company call themselves!!) Mulch or weed suppressant mats to put round plants. There is also the added benefit of moisture conservation! Fertiliser. It…
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The Benefits of Wool – Wearing
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the benefits of wearing and using wool! so I thought it might be a good idea to get some of these thoughts out into a blog post! Benefits of Wool: Natural, renewable fibre – Wool comes from sheep and is a renewable source of material! Using wool in…
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Sheep Sunday, and then we got a Ram!
How we got our Ram Lamb. He might not manage it this year, but hopefully we might get some lambs the following year!!
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Smallholding Sunday
A photo round up of our jobs and fun here on the smallholding this summer! Baling hay, fruit and veg, building and fun.
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Sheep Sunday – four more!!
How the next sheep were acquired. Meet the four sheep we got back in December 2020. More of the girls and boys that produce our fabulous yarns!