Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Diane, Welcome to the group. It has become my favorite-hope you feel the same way. I was wondering why you don't drink raw sheep's milk? It seems that you have your source in your own back yard! Kathy with Just an Idea > Welcome Diane! > I find it so interesting you maintain sheep. How did you get started in having sheep and do you sell the wool too? It must be so nice having a frame of reference when one hears the stories of Jesus being a shepherd. > I hope soon you will find a reliable year-round source of raw milk. It's so amazing how beneficial raw milk can be! > Sara > Minnesota > Introduction > > > I am a lurker who has been " flushed out " by one of the co-moderators. I > live in Western Massachusetts and have gradually become interested in the > benefits of raw milk over the last couple of years. I've maintained a small > flock of sheep for six years or so and became a grass-fed lamb enthusiast as > a result of being educated by my lamb customers and by my association with a > few other shepherds on the internet. > > Sally Fallon's book was recommended to me by another shepherd a couple years > ago; I bought it and tried some of the concepts, but for the most part the > book languished on the shelf. I had the opportunity to attend one of > Sally's workshops this summer at the NOFA conference in Amherst MA, and that > re-kindled my enthusiasm. > > I've located a local grass-fed dairy; however, that operation is a seasonal > one and closes down in December; also, going there is a 100 mile round trip. > I need to do more work on this issue, perhaps getting together with other > interested parties in the area to take turns making the trip. > > I had been dealing with chronic pain in my hip for about a year and a half > which has virtually disappeared since I stated taking cod liver oil and > drinking raw milk when I can get it. Not sure which is helping or if it's > both, but I'm amazed at the results. > > That's about it; I'm enjoying the posts and so glad this list exists! > > Diane Roeder > Sojourner Sheep > Northampton MA > http://www.SojournerSheep.com > lamb and wool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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