S2: E17 Farm updates, Line Breeding, & Terminal Sires

S2: E17 Farm updates, Line Breeding, & Terminal Sires

From The Wooly Whey by Rachel Hester & Liv Fox

May 4, 2026 · 55 min · Season 2 · Episode 17

About this episode

Liv and Rachel share updates from their homesteads and discuss line breeding, terminal sires, and the importance of culling in flock management.

Liv and Rachel sit down and share updates from both their homesteads. We then discuss the differences between line breeding in your flock, how that is similar or different to inbreeding, why and when to use a terminal sire, and the necessity of culling hard in your flock. We also discuss the mindset shift to being willing to butcher culls and excess rams briefly. Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://slavicbeauty.net Quality cream separators and other home dairy processing equipment. Also the home of the author of the book ‘The Art of Clabber’ Use code SHEEP for a complimentary copy of 'The Art of Clabber' when you order a cream separator ($36 value) https://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rachel Hester, Liv Fox

Topics covered

  • farm updates
  • line breeding
  • terminal sires
  • culling
  • homesteading

Keywords

  • homesteading
  • line breeding
  • terminal sires
  • culling
  • sheep farming

Sponsors

Slavic Beauty, Birthright

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whoopsydaisy Farm, Homesteaders of America

Products: The Art of Clabber

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