Month: November 2021

Navajo-Churro Wool and Roving – Shave’em to Save’em Heritage Sheep –

At Arriola Sunshine Farm we have a wide selection of raw fleece, roving and some yarn available for participants in the Livestock Conservancy Shave’to Save’em program

Visit our on-line store to shop for roving, raw fleeces including lovely hoggets by clicking here:   
https://sunshinenavajochurro.com/

Relish in nature’s colors with our selection of Navajo Churro roving. Each is processed from only the highest quality fleece and is free of vegetative material. 

Navajo-Churro Roving
Navajo-Churro Roving in 4 ounce balls. Qualifies for Shave’em to Save’em program sponsored by the Livestock Conservancy

 

Yarn from our Brown Roving
This yarn was spun from our brown roving.

Our flock is 100% registered with the Navajo-Churro Association and our focus has been primarily on breed conservation. All of our sheep fall within the breed standards and we have placed well at sheep and wool shows. When you purchase from us, you are purchasing genuine Navajo-Churro wool and you are helping us conserve genetics important to the continuance of this breed and the traditional shepherding and fiber arts cultures that created this fascinating breed. 

 

 

 

 

Here are some examples of what we have available. You must contact us for details and to place an order.

We carry Navajo-Churro wool Roving in shades of grey, black, white, medium brown, tan and off-white.  
Navajo-Churro Roving in 4 oz Balls.

We have a wide selection of raw fleeces available as well. 

Raw fleece from mature ewe – brown fading to white.

Raw fleece – A hogget from ewe lamb.

 

2022 Navajo-Churro Lambs Arrive in April

We are taking inquiries
for our 2022 lambs

We are breeding 30 registered  ewes and expect 45 or more lambs starting in mid-April.  We are using five different rams so there will be some diversity.  We may also be selling a couple mature ewes with lambs by their side and possibly some yearling ewes. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing some of our breeding stock.  We will put you on our list so you will receive updates starting in the spring.Navajo Churro Ewe Lambs

Navajo Churro Ewe Lambs from 2007

Navajo-Churro Ewes
Navajo-Churro Ewes waiting for their evening treats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navajo-Churro Lamb Meat Available 2022

If you are interested in ordering Navajo-Churro lamb, please use the contact us link to let us know.  We sell first come first serve.  Our next lambs will be ready for processing in February and March 2022.

Due to severe drought conditions we will have only 7 lambs available next spring.  Please let us know ASAP if you are interested.  Contact us for specific details.

We DO NOT ship or store meat.  However we will work with you on picking up your meat at our processor, Sunnyside Meats in Durango Colorado.

The price for a whole Lamb is $300 to  $375  based on weight at time of slaughter. You may choose a larger or smaller animal depending on availability.  You are responsible for paying slaughter and processing fees.  We will deliver your lamb for processing to Sunnyside Meats in Durango CO This is offered as a convenience to our customers at no charge (normally$25). You will be responsible for paying Sunnyside Meats for slaughter fee and cut/wrap fees – this will depend on size of animal and how you have your meat cut and wrapped but averages $90. See Sunnyside Meats website for details on processing options.  You will be responsible for picking your meat up when it is done.  The average yield is 25-45 pounds (in the box) depending on size of animal and how you have your meat cut and wrapped and if you also use the specialty meats (liver, heart etc.)
Contact us if interested and we will send you detailed ordering information.

Reserve a freezer lamb.