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Poppy and Zane the Jacob lambs
Gorgeous coloring
Sheep, Navajo-Churro, Ram Lamb (male) | Brown
Pablo was born just before dark on July 7th. When I found him, he was still wet from birth, but he was bucking and crow-hopping in circles. That's why he's named after a pepper!Pablo is a single two-horned ram lamb born to Chief and Eloise, who is a stunningly lustrous ewe. He is a gorgeous, rich red-brown, like gingerbread. His eyes are really light and make for a stunning contrast.As with many churros, he is shy and skiddish, but he is also cheerful and energetic.Navajo-Churros were first brought to the New World by Spanish conquistadors, making them the first sheep here. Over time, multiple native American tribes raided and traded for them, but the Navajos made the most use of them. They were nearly eradicated by the U.S. government in an attempt to subdue the Navajos, but some surviving sheep hid among the southwestern canyons. Some were also brought west during the Gold Rush.During the Great Depression, one third of all livestock were slaughtered by the U.S. government, nearly eradicating the breed again. It wasn't until the 1970s that some of the sheep scattered in the southwest canyons were developed into the Navajo-Churros we raise today.If you ever wondered why they can be flighty, I believe that is the answer: they're descended from two hundred years of sheep that survived by hiding in canyons.I will be seeking a home where he will not be eaten, but instead by used to propagate his breed.
Updated 10/2/2023