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The Rarest Valais Blacknose Spitti We Ever Bred and How She Found Her Forever Home
She is one of the rarest outcomes in fullblood Valais Blacknose breeding. Oreo is a spitti, carrying the recessive gene from both her dam and sire. When it came time to place her, we did not take the highest offer. We took the best fit. What happened next surprised even us.

Cheryl Hayes
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The Value of Staying Small: Why We Choose Quality Over Headcount in Our Valais Blacknose Sheep
In a world focused on getting bigger, we choose intentional scale. Discover why capping our flock to around 20 lambs each spring allows for hands-on fleece care, better animal health, and uncompromising quality.

Cheryl Hayes
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A Spring We Won't Forget
As our last two lambs head to Georgia, we’re reflecting on an unforgettable season at Valais Blacknose of Lovers Lane. With over 20 healthy lambs placed across the country, including our first mating pair and our special Spitti ewe, Oreo, we are deeply grateful for the wonderful families and farms joining our journey. Read the full story behind the incredible people welcoming our Fullblood Valais Blacknose sheep.

Cheryl Hayes
4 min read

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