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Our Experience at North American Valais Showcase: A Valais Blacknose Grading and Show in Pennsylvania
Cheryl and Fred of Valais Blacknose of Lovers Lane share their honest experience at the North American Valais Showcase in Chester County, Pennsylvania. From check in and facilities to expert grading by judges from Sweden and Switzerland, here is what we appreciated and why accessible Valais Blacknose shows matter for East Coast breeders.

Cheryl Hayes
4 min read


Building Round Two: What We Learned Designing Our New Valais Blacknose Barn
We're breaking ground on our second barn build in three years. Here's why our growing Valais Blacknose flock outgrew barn number one, and what we're doing differently this time.

Cheryl Hayes
3 min read


Why Don't You Have A Waitlist For Your Valais Blacknose Lambs?
We often get asked, "Why don't you have a waitlist for your valais blacknose lamb?" This blog post will answer that question.

Cheryl Hayes
2 min read


The Valais Blacknose Embryo Rodeo: Not our first ride, still holding on
Embryo Rodeo: What We’ve Learned (and Laughed Through)
Five years in, we’re still learning the ropes of frozen and fresh embryo transfers. This post shares the ups, downs, and lessons we’ve picked up as everyday breeders doing the work and figuring it out one lamb at a time. No fluff, just real talk and helpful tips for anyone riding this embryo rollercoaster too.

Cheryl Hayes
2 min read

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