Dog feeding bags

how to make and use these slick little denim bags

The 2016 Soay Shepherd’s Christmas Wish List

The 2016 Soay Shepherd’s Christmas Wish List

With both the World Series and the election almost over, it’s time to start thinking about that special Soay shepherd on your Christmas list. The last time I made gift suggestions here was several years ago, so I guess an update is overdue. Disclaimer: everything on this list is a personal favorite of mine. I […]

Read More →

Read More →

Feed bags for Soay guardian dogs revisited

Feed bags for Soay guardian dogs revisited

Loyal readers may recall an earlier time in my life as a Soay shepherd when I went through a frenzy of making feed bags for our four livestock guardian dogs and for Steve to hand out occasional treats to the ewes and lambs. Believe it or not, one of the bags already wore a hole […]

Read More →

Read More →

Christmas Stockings for Soay Shepherds:  A No-Spill, All-Purpose Feed Bag

Christmas Stockings for Soay Shepherds: A No-Spill, All-Purpose Feed Bag

Looking for a gift for your favorite shepherd, especially a slightly clumsy one? Can you sew a straight seam? I have just the one-hour project for you. Experienced shepherds, of Soay sheep or otherwise, and almost any do-it-yourselfer will sympathize with what I am about to say. When you feed your livestock guardian dogs in the pasture, there is nothing […]

Read More →

Read More →

Top