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Post by thefatewe on Jun 11, 2016 19:48:51 GMT
Hi everyone. I am a small time late in life farmer in Elk Point, AB, raising some fibre animals. There are exotic breeds of wool sheep, a few Angora rabbits and goats, Cashgora goats, a llama and an alpaca, and me. I started this journey 5 years ago, coming from Vancouver, and never having grown up on a farm or having any farming experience. Northeastern Alberta is not really the best place to have a fibre farm because we have to feed hay just about the whole year round and the vegetative matter does get into the fleece. I have lots of fleeces, but am a poor marketer, so they basically just sit here, but this winter I am planning to learn to felt and use  some of my beautiful wool. Thanks for having me and I hope to learn lots. Eileen Attachments:
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 11, 2016 19:59:34 GMT
Welcome to the group. Can you tell us what your breeds of sheep are? The lamb is very cute. I hope you were not bothered to much by the fires in Fort Mac
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Post by elizabeth on Jun 11, 2016 20:58:49 GMT
Welcome, thefatewe. It sounds like you're truly living out your dream. Congratulations!
Ask any & all questions.. There are so many lovely and knowledgeable people here!
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Post by lyn on Jun 11, 2016 21:08:25 GMT
Welcome to the forum thefatewe. Your photos are lovely!
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Post by MTRuth on Jun 11, 2016 22:25:20 GMT
Welcome! Glad you joined us. Please do tell us the breed of the sheep and how much you would charge for a fleece. Some of our members might be interested in purchasing wool from you.
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Post by chookie2 on Jun 11, 2016 23:14:33 GMT
Welcome to the Forum and love that name - the Fatewe says it all. Such cute babies you have.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jun 12, 2016 14:12:57 GMT
Welcome, Eileen! You are one brave woman! Hope you will enjoy the ideas and camaraderie on the Forum. We look forward to hearing more from you.
And photos, too, of your adorable animals.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jun 12, 2016 21:34:44 GMT
Welcome! Cute little ones. We love to share pictures, ideas, answer questions and solve problems. we also offer online classes there is a description on our studio blog site. Check out us there as well. feltingandfiberstudio.comI look forward to hearing more about your fiber journey. |
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Post by zed on Jun 17, 2016 10:20:33 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Eileen  |
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