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Breeding Heritage Valais Blacknose Sheep

On our California vineyard, we raise the world's cutest sheep with dedication to breed standards, animal welfare, and sustainable farming.

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Why Vineyard Valais

Excellence in Every Detail

We're dedicated to breeding exceptional Valais Blacknose sheep with a focus on genetics, health, and the unique beauty of this remarkable breed.

Premium Genetics

Carefully selected breeding stock with exceptional lineage and breed-standard characteristics.

Expert Care

Every sheep receives individualized attention with comprehensive health and nutrition programs.

Vineyard Setting

Our sheep thrive on our beautiful California vineyard with optimal climate and grazing conditions.

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These two were nursing great at the beginning. Then they started to show all the signs of lambs not getting enough, mom’s milk didn’t come in as usual. One tubing and a long night of learning a bottle and milking a reluctant recipient ewe and we have strong persistent lambs helping mom’s milk increase with some bottle supplementation from the team! This sight makes the heart leap!
These two were nursing great at the beginning. Then they started to show all the signs of lambs not getting enough, mom’s milk didn’t come in as usual. One tubing and a long night of learning a bottle and milking a reluctant recipient ewe and we have strong persistent lambs helping mom’s milk increase with some bottle supplementation from the team! This sight makes the heart leap!
Deep in lambing here! Stay tuned for videos and more Valais cuteness! These two born this morning to a recipient ewe. Embryos from @parkdaleblacknose full bellies and now a good first nap!
Deep in lambing here! Stay tuned for videos and more Valais cuteness! These two born this morning to a recipient ewe. Embryos from @parkdaleblacknose full bellies and now a good first nap!
One of our Swedish Gotland ewes Helga gave us a little Sunday Surprise with Triplets!
One of our Swedish Gotland ewes Helga gave us a little Sunday Surprise with Triplets!
Some Swiss Legacy Sheep sponsorship in LA tonight for @chaminadeccp 🐑🐏🍷🌺. Raising money for STEM to mint the next generation of scientists! Who knows how many of these kids will build the next ag tech or become the next veterinarians. 🤓
Some Swiss Legacy Sheep sponsorship in LA tonight for @chaminadeccp 🐑🐏🍷🌺. Raising money for STEM to mint the next generation of scientists! Who knows how many of these kids will build the next ag tech or become the next veterinarians. 🤓
We had a tough call to make yesterday with our pregnant ewe Lilac. She became toxemic and she and her lamb were at risk. We did an emergency c-section to save both mom and baby. A beautiful little ewe lamb was born! Mom and baby are home and doing well Thank you to @azoresveterinarypractice for a job well done and @selivestock.managing for dropping everything to transport and care for them at the hospital!
We had a tough call to make yesterday with our pregnant ewe Lilac. She became toxemic and she and her lamb were at risk. We did an emergency c-section to save both mom and baby. A beautiful little ewe lamb was born! Mom and baby are home and doing well Thank you to @azoresveterinarypractice for a job well done and @selivestock.managing for dropping everything to transport and care for them at the hospital!
@whiterigg_valais_blacknose More gorgeous animals from Scotland!
@whiterigg_valais_blacknose More gorgeous animals from Scotland!
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When you chew your cud in unison with your sisters! Why are they chewing? ⬇️. Sheep chew cud to improve fiber digestion. By rechewing regurgitated forage, they enhance microbial fermentation and extract more nutrients from every bite.
When you chew your cud in unison with your sisters! Why are they chewing? ⬇️. Sheep chew cud to improve fiber digestion. By rechewing regurgitated forage, they enhance microbial fermentation and extract more nutrients from every bite.
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About the Breed

The World's Cutest Sheep

Valais Blacknose sheep originate from the Valais region of Switzerland, known for their distinctive black faces and spiral horns. Their gentle temperament and striking appearance make them exceptional companions.

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