The Survival Podcast Backyard Sheep with Nicole Sauce – Epi-3586
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Nov 20, 2024 Nicole Sauce, a homesteader and coffee roaster from Tennessee, shares her insights on raising backyard sheep. She discusses both the joys and challenges of sheep husbandry, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, health management, and pasture care. The conversation dives into practical cooking techniques for lamb, revealing delicious recipes and flavor pairings. Nicole also highlights the significance of supportive resources and adaptability for aspiring sheep farmers, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in self-sufficiency.
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Initial Sheep Perception
- Jack Spirko initially saw sheep as easier livestock than cattle.
- However, witnessing a sheep suffer from flystrike during a workshop in Vermont changed his mind.
Transition to Sheep
- Nicole Sauce started her homestead with chickens and goats, but goats' escape artist nature led her to consider sheep.
- A podcast guest, Dawn, sparked her interest, and Nick Ferguson's consultation solidified her decision, coupled with food insecurity concerns.
Sheep Dream vs. Reality
- Nicole's initial sheep dream involved effortless rotation, no medications, friendly sheep providing meat.
- Reality involved a heatwave, rapid paddock depletion, and fencing challenges.
