tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post6744794376214411675..comments2024-03-14T15:52:06.924-07:00Comments on Chicken Blog: Sheep and Wool and Soap NewsNatalie, the Chickenbloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-45381920619033368722012-05-14T23:39:33.405-07:002012-05-14T23:39:33.405-07:00Thanks for all the wooly wisdom! And did you know...Thanks for all the wooly wisdom! And did you know that lanolin is one source of vitamin D?nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-19131699462334590142012-05-14T17:26:53.924-07:002012-05-14T17:26:53.924-07:00Very cool!
Did you also know that wool is naturall...Very cool!<br />Did you also know that wool is naturally antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial?<br />I only know this because of cloth diapering my babies; wool makes an excellent diaper cover material.<br />Go Maria!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115264225892097974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-84729980513917953352012-05-14T08:59:02.554-07:002012-05-14T08:59:02.554-07:00I can see why you'd ask.
But, no... no, I don&...I can see why you'd ask.<br />But, no... no, I don't think<br />I am up for sheep.<br />Even now, I am feeling like<br />a dork for adding goats... <br />_one those mornings_<br />I do look at Benjamin Franklin Thunder Cat, and his full <br />and fleecy coat, in a new light, though!Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-6706615552902542262012-05-14T08:54:54.975-07:002012-05-14T08:54:54.975-07:00I have another question about wool...how long unti...I have another question about wool...how long until you source it locally? I mean back-yard local? You have a barn now...warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927162550870912773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-50140692146912346272012-05-14T05:15:08.679-07:002012-05-14T05:15:08.679-07:00Judy, Maker Faire is amazing. They are so accommo...Judy, Maker Faire is amazing. They are so accommodating and encouraging, welcoming everyone with an idea or a creation, big or small. We love how simple this is, and how much support has been generated for Maria's interest. Happy Mother's Day to you as well... I know something about how much nurturing and caring you share with everyone around you, and it makes this place a better world. ((hugs))Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-17874862834947461732012-05-14T05:11:14.518-07:002012-05-14T05:11:14.518-07:00Ah-ha!
Lanolin...that is so cool.
Nature and all h...Ah-ha!<br />Lanolin...that is so cool.<br />Nature and all her marvels, and readers with good answers: life is great! Thank you, Laura.Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-4139440293193539042012-05-13T06:06:39.285-07:002012-05-13T06:06:39.285-07:00You and Maria are both amazing. Happy Mother'...You and Maria are both amazing. Happy Mother's Day!judy in kyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810068743975026564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-79689336712935669262012-05-11T12:40:31.263-07:002012-05-11T12:40:31.263-07:00Sheep's wool does not shrink on the animal whe...Sheep's wool does not shrink on the animal when it gets wet primarily because of the lanolin that coats a sheeps wool naturally- it makes them water proof. How handy is that? Also wool tends to shrink most when it is tightly woven into fabric. Good luck Maria @ Maker Faire.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282657360448983288noreply@blogger.com