Category Archives: sheepherder

Sheepherders’ Camps

Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 by

Here are a few classic Sheep Camps from the Wyoming Tales and Trails webpage. There are some great photos and some good information on their web page.  I personally took a lot of inspiration from these resourceful and low-cost housing solutions. … Continue reading →

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A Story of Growing Up in a Sheep Wagon

Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2015 by

“Victor Croley grew up with a sheepherder father, his family of six lived happily in a wagon like this, entertained by the outdoors and a fiddle.” Victor Croley describes growing up in a nomadic family of six with a sheepherder … Continue reading →

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Vardo in Normandy

Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 by

Pulled by oxen: It certainly leaves me wanting to know more… any info, anyone?

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Sheepherder Wagon Community

Posted on Friday, August 2, 2013 by

Kent Griswold posted another fine link to sheepherder wagons.  The community provides the few essentials not found in the wagon itself; shower, full kitchen, internet, etc. Watch the video here.  Or see it on AOL’s website.

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Sheep Wagon

Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by

Spotted a couple years ago in southern Arizona… Pretty basic but gets the job done.

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