The Sheepspot Podcast

Episode 155: Encore Episode: Get to Know the Down Breeds

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Show Notes

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about the ‘Down’ breeds: the Southdown, the Suffolk, the Dorset Down, the Hampshire, the Oxford and the Shropshire. Mentioned in this episode:

In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool by Nola Fournier

The Spinner's Book of Fleece by Beth Smith

Breed School

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