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Article: Ewe-nique wool products.(The sheep shed)
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- Countryside & Small Stock Journal
- Article date:
- January 1, 2005
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When it comes to niche markets, "ewe" never know hat to expect.
Under-quilts made from the wool of sheep on Susan McCourt's Kerry Hills Farm at Ashippun, Wisconsin do much more for encouraging a restful sleep than counting sheep. So her customers report.
Kerry Hills Farm started as a hobby, but Susan is now supplying lamb to the community and a variety of products from natural fibers.
She looked for ways to profit from the sheep and found her greatest product is the wool bedding that has become very popular with people who have difficulty sleeping because of pain disorders.
Her previous sales experience helped her understand the ...