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Shearing
I shear my entire flock of about 100 head of sheep and goats. This is particularly hard with the Wensleydale and Teeswater sheep because they are flighty and very large; some weighing around 280 lbs. I have a slight build and devised a way of laying them down and shearing them rather than shearing them like a traditional shearer does (see picture below). Please visit Sheep! magazine for an article to see the process. I also have a Youtube channel which shows what I do.
Update; I am having Master Shearer David Kier from WI come here in Oct. 2012 to help me make the switch to a shearing station. This man is so nice and such a gentleman. He did not pass judgement that I am not a “professionally trained” shearer but rather, was HAPPY to come to Ca. and teach me the “real” fundamentals. I am really nervous because I am so indoctrinated into shearing my way. It will be hard to switch over and I see a long road a head. That said, as I get older (I am 50 years old) I realize I need to streamline the amount of time it takes me. In 120 degree heat and my small stature, I am hoping David can help me make the switch, be more efficient and take 1/2 the time it normally does for me to shear. More UPDATES: Lister shears is sponsoring me with product and support. Please read more on the link above. WOOT!
Shearing using the traditional method (below)
Shearing larger animals using my technique (below) 
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May 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm This is one of the most honest interviews i've read. I wondered why Cesar is no longer filming "Dog Whisperer." I do believe in Cesar's methods based on my experience with my flight animals (and my predatory ones). Further, Cesar airs on the same network my show will be on... please have respect, and even if you don't agree with his methods, I would appreciate you not commenting negatively. I am trying to share with you an honest and very heartfelt interview by a man who's had positive impact on my life. http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/rescuing-dog-whisperer-cesar-millan-20130207
Rescuing Cesar Millan – MensJournal.com
The world knew Cesar Millan as the 'Dog Whisperer' – the man who understood everything about the canine mind. But when it came to humans, he had a lot to learn.
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May 17, 2013 at 3:47 pm Dyed fiber 95% yearling mohair, 5% lamb Teeswater; locks. 25.00 per half lb and 3.50 shipping... info@namastefarms.com Paypal
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May 17, 2013 at 3:39 pm Namaste Farms shared a photo.
There is still some of this available. It has an amazing staple, can be tailspun, and washes up with a gorgeous handle. Beautiful variation in color.
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Wensleydale/Coopworth... stretched can reach 8 inches... average 7 inches. Purchase by the lb at http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/may-14-long-gorgeous/
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May 17, 2013 at 3:38 pm Namaste Farms shared a photo.
This is still available. Manuela Brice liked it. It has an amazing handle.
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Wensleydale/Gotland; the handle doesn't get softer than this for a longwool. SUPER SUPER NICE... purchase on my web (by the lb) http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/may-14-long-gorgeous/
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May 17, 2013 at 3:21 pm Please help my friend Michelle Boyd with this worthy project. I just donated.
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May 16, 2013 at 8:53 pm Namaste Farms shared Laura Spinner's photo.
Laura is one of my all time favorite spinners. I used to say that Janice Rosema had an amazing ability to put the perfect amount of twist on her lock spinning. Laura Spinner has this same ability.
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May 16, 2013 at 5:22 pm Namaste Farms was tagged in Laura Spinner's photo.
"Hothouse" a new lockspun, hanging to dry.
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May 16, 2013 at 5:10 pm I'm broadcasting live on the air! Listen in now at http://tobtr.com/s/4710523. #BlogTalkRadio
Michelle Boyd Tells Us; WHAT DO I DO WITH IT!
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Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of discussion with Michelle Boyd. Michelle is a very talented and highly experienced fiber arts teacher and mentor. She is well known for having been a coordinator for the Master Spinners program at Olds College in Canada. If someone knows what to do with Karakul, Racka, Navajo Churro, Corriedale, Bond, Cormo, Wensleydale, and and and... MIchelle Boyd will. Please join us live on Thursday night, we welcome questions in chat and callers. If you have trouble listening live on the internet, you can always call in and listen from your telephone. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their perfection line of feeds. http://www.ohkruse.com
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I'm Natalie Redding...shepherdess, mother of 5, bestie to Kimberly K. McAlindin. I raise Wensleydales and Teeswaters.... Angora goats too. Kimberly and I have a live Blogtalk radio on fiber stuff. I drink beer, eat red vines and am addicted to Baby Ruth candybars. I have a soulmate named "Scrappy."
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I'm Natalie Redding...shepherdess, mother of 5, bestie to Kimberly K. McAlindin. I raise Wensleydales and Teeswaters.... Angora goats too. Kimberly and I have a live Blogtalk radio on fiber stuff. I drink beer, eat red vines and am addicted to Baby Ruth candybars. I have a soulmate named "Scrappy."
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I think someone who received a medium flat rate box got someones white mohair.... oops. If it's you, can you pm me? Lol... thank you.
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May 14, 2013 at 11:47 am These are very nice fleeces. They are long... you can purchase by the lb on my website http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/may-14-long-gorgeous/ Super and can be tailspun.
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May 13, 2013 at 8:50 pm This was on the side of my FB page just now.... I was like, "Kimberly K. McAlindin," you popular little stinker....
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May 13, 2013 at 6:58 pm Namaste Farms shared HORKA DOLLS's photo.
This doll maker is something to behold.
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May 13, 2013 at 10:56 am Tracy Wessel. I just bought my copy... http://sheepdogmovie.com/ Pretty excited. Lace asked if we could watch it on a Sunday... with popcorn. Which brings me to... I actually thought the command was "Way to me." I'd been saying it wrong for a while but she still listened... hahahahahhaha
Away To Me – Documentary film by Andrew C. Hadra | Ewe can run, but ewe can't hide.
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Away To Me is a documentary film following 5 top competitors and their herding dogs through the 2011 Soldier Hollow Classic, an international sheepdog trial held annually outside Park City, Utah
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May 13, 2013 at 8:46 am So, what to do with each kind of fiber? You'll find out on Thursday night.... join Namaste Farms Blogtalk, Kimberly K. McAlindin and Michelle Boyd Thursday night live. Please share.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/namaste-farms/2013/05/17/michelle-boyd-tells-us-what-do-i-do-with-it
Michelle Boyd Tells Us; WHAT DO I DO WITH IT!
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of discussion with Michelle Boyd. Michelle is a very talented and highly experienced fiber arts teacher and mentor. She is well known for having been a coordinator for the Master Spinners program at Olds College in Canada. If someone knows what...
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May 11, 2013 at 12:09 pm Namaste Farms shared Leah Feldman's photo.
Sporting my OH Kruse Show Feeds hat which everyone tries to take from me, including Leah Feldman. They are super cute.
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May 10, 2013 at 2:35 pm Namaste Farms added 4 photos.
Dr. Leah Feldman DVM and I working today; castrating big rams, doctoring babies. Lace worked so hard. Just us 3 girls getting it done.
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May 9, 2013 at 9:28 pm Fleeces for sale; French Fry Fleece, CVM, Teeswater amazing stuff. http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/sales-fleeces-may-8th/
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May 9, 2013 at 10:01 am http://www.blogtalkradio.com/namaste-farms/2013/05/10/karakul-shetland-racka-navajo-churro-with-martin-dally-1 Please share....
Karakul, Shetland, Racka, Navajo Churro with Martin Dally
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of conversation with Martin Dally, small ruminant expert, Judge, and president of Super Sire Ltd. Martin will discuss the origins and characteristics of Karakul, Shetland, Navajo Churro and Racka sheep. He will touch on their very similar fleec...
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May 8, 2013 at 9:15 pm Fleeces for sale... white Teeswater and Wensleydale Prices and buttons on my sales blog. http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/sales-fleeces-may-7/
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