What are Navajo-Churro sheep used for?
The Navajo-Churro has also gained popularity for its low-maintenance reputation, resistance to disease, and lean meat. Some say they are very personable. Ewes often birth twins. This breed is raised primarily for wool.
What do Navajo-Churro sheep eat?
Grazing on the native forage of the Colorado Plateau, the sheep provided lean, healthy “sage-fed” lamb and mutton to Diné (Navajo), Hispanic and Pueblo Indian people. Its carpet-quality wool, perfect for hand spinning and weaving, has been used to produce world-renowned rugs, saddle blankets, coats and vests.
What does coyote mean in Navajo?
Coyote is a key figure in Navajo mythology, representing both good and evil, humans and gods, and of course animals. He is unpredictable and am- bivalent, a characteristic of all these beings.
What breed of lamb tastes the best?
Dorper, Katahdin, and Hampshire are the most popular sheep breeds for good flavor. Suffolk is the most popular breed for commercial sheep meat. If you want lean meat that’s full of flavor, mountain breeds like the Welsh Mountain or New Zealand Romney.
Is raising lamb profitable?
Raising sheep can definitely be profitable. The more lambs you sell per ewe the more profitable your business will be.
What does MA II mean in Navajo?
the coyote
The Navajo word ma’ii (or mą’ii) is the coyote. In some literature ma’ii is described as the “Navajo trickster god”, which is a misnomer depending on how you look at it. Coyote is certainly a cunning figure in Navajo tradition.
Where can I buy Navajo-Churro Lamb?
*Navajo-Churro sheep were the first breed of sheep to be included in the Slow Food USA Ark of Taste program. You can purchase our lamb directly from our farm (please call first to schedule an appointment) or at our booth at either of the following McMinnville, Oregon Farmer’s Markets.
Why raise Jacob or Navajo-Churro sheep?
We’ve been raising both breeds since 1994 and are just as enthusiastic about them now as we were when we first started. Both Jacob and Navajo-Churro sheep are terrific small farm breeds – they’re hardy, disease resistant, prolific and multipurpose; supplying breeding stock, hand spinners fleeces, lean, mild tasting lamb, and sheepskins.
Where are your lambs processed?
Our lambs are processed at Mt. Angel Meat Company, an animal welfare approved, USDA inspected facility located in nearby Mt. Angel, Oregon, where the meat is aged for 7 to 10 days before being cut. *Navajo-Churro sheep were the first breed of sheep to be included in the Slow Food USA Ark of Taste program.