F4F - Oh Sheep Sh*t

Jun 6

Episode Summary

Today, the Farm4Profit guys, Tanner, Corey, and David introduce Kayla and Shannon, two hairstylists and makeup artists turned sheep farmers. With no prior farming experience, they embarked on this journey in September 2022, starting with 31 ewes and one ram. Their sheep farm, spread across multiple locations, is a family endeavor, involving their children and even a young border collie. Join us as we explore their viral TikTok moments, including the infamous "Hot Carl" incident, and Shannon's adventure on Canada’s Ultimate Challenge.

Episode Notes

Kayla and Shannon
2 hairstylist and makeup artists with no farm background - Was in industry was 10 years
Wives and mothers
Husbands said no to getting sheep with them - Started a sheep farm knowing nothing
Farm
Start being sheep farmers in September 2022
31 ewe’s and 1 ram
Why sheep?
Wanted something that their kids could help with
Sheep are at Shannon’s farm
Winter they are their full time
Summer - will graze on a pasture near Kayla’s, pasture near shaylas, and on Shannon’s farm
Their first border collie started learning at 12 weeks old
First Dexter calf born this past month
Kayla also has chickens
Started having baby sheep this spring
Top TikToks:
“Hot Carl” (one of the Rams) busted open his head - they had video going through process of super gluing back together
“We’re Sheep farmers of course…”
Shannon participated in Canada’s Ultimate Challenge
A Canadian reality TV series; a cross-national “obstacle course”
Teams compete in various physical challenges (white water rafting or rock climbing)
How has social media changed her life?
Why do it?
How would she start it over differently?
Which is their favorite platform?
How are you getting your message across through social media?
If you were an animal, what do you think you would be?
If you could make anything bigger on your body what would it be?