We have been practicing Holistic Management® since the early 1990’s and are a designated learning site for Holistic Management International.
In 2024 we were recognized by Holistic Management International as an outstanding demonstration site. With careful management of grazing use of animal impact we have increased soil organic matter from 1.7% to 4% and higher and thus our productivity has more than doubled over the last 25 years from about 2 tons per acre to over 4 tons per acre. Our pastures are a well balanced salad bowl mix of orchard grass, brome grass, alfalfa and a variety of herbs. Soil respiration and biology are high. Contact us for more information.
Arriola Sunshine Farm an Outstanding Holistic Management International Demonstration Site
Increase in Productivity at Arriola Sunshine Farm – not that these figures are approximate.
Dung beetles in day old manure – a sign of soil health.
We are currently offering our 2024 lambs for sale. We have both breeding quality and butcher lambs available. Please contact using our form, the pop up this page, or message us on Instagram and Facebook if you are interested in reserving and purchasing our lambs.
This marks our 20th year breeding Navajo-Churro Sheep. Our entire flock is registered with Navajo Churro Sheep Association and most of our sheep have long pedigrees reaching as far back as the first sheep registered in 1980’s.
If you are interested in ordering Navajo-Churro lamb, please Contactus. We sell whole lambs (not cuts) on a first come first serve basis. Our next lambs will be ready for processing in late April 2025. We sell only a limited number of lambs for butcher so please let us know ASAP if you are interested and will will provide ordering details. Note that we also sell butcher lambs on the hoof or we will have them processed according to your specifications.
NOTE: 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 based on hanging 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. You will be responsible for paying Sunnyside Meats for slaughter fee and cut/wrap fees – this cost will depend on size of animal and how you have your meat cut and wrapped. You will be responsible for picking your meat up when it is done. Please note that your actual yield will depend on size of animal and how you have your meat cut and wrapped and if you also use the specialty meats (liver, heart etc.)
We have been breeding and conserving Navajo-Churro Sheep since 2004. These sheep are considered critically endangered by The Livestock Conservancy. We work hard to instill as sense of stewardship for this amazing breed in the people we provide breeding quality sheep to. Contact for more information.
JJ’s Best Boy (Mr. BB) Reserve grand champion Ram
JJ’s Best Boy (Mr. BB) also took Best of Show on his wool in 2019 at Sheep is Life Celebration.
ArS Pretty Girl, First Place Yearling ewe N-CSA 2018ArS Shiela took Best of Show at the 2018 N-CSA Wool ShowArS JJ Iberoson took Grand Champion Ram at N-CSA 2018 Wool Show.
ArS Moon Lady took Reserve Grand Champion at the 2018 N-CSA Wool ShowMiss JJ won 2012 NCSA Best of Show
ArS Snowy Girl took Best of Show at the 2016 N-CSA Annual Sheep Show
We are taking inquiries for our 2024 Breeding lambs and Ewes
We are breeding 28 registered ewes and expect 45 or more lambs starting in late-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 May. Follow us on Instagramand Facebook
Navajo Churro Lambs
Navajo Churro Ewe Lambs
Navajo-Churro Ewes waiting for their evening treats.
These are all from Arriola Sunshine Farm genetics. Please contact us if you are interested in more details. Ragnar, a 3 year old ram and only a few ewe lambs are left.
Ragnar – Three Year Old Navajo-Churro RamEwes and lambs
We have several nice ram lambs, ewe lambs and possibly mature ewes and rams available to be sold as breeding stock. These are from registered breeding stock. The lambs will be weaned in late August 2020 and ready to go to new homes in September. Will be posting more up-to date photos soon. If you are interested, please contact us about availability, pricing and other details.
ArS Dusty with ewe lambs – SOLDNavajo-Churro LambsNavajo-Churro Lambs
Mr. BB Ibero and Mr. Freckles are two of our flock sires for our 2020 lamb crop. BB Ibero took reserve grand champion in yearling ram class in 2018. Both have taken first place and better on their fleeces. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing breeding stock. Our entire flock is registered and we have long pedigrees for most of our lambs. Visit our Facebook page for latest news https://www.facebook.com/churrosheeparriolasunshinefarm/
Flock sires 2020 lamb crop.
We are expecting beautiful lambs out of Lady, Sofia and Lil’ Merci!
We have 46 healthy, bouncing Navajo-Churro lambs on the ground. Here are a few photos. All are from registered dams and sires. Our breeding lambs will be ready for their new homes in late summer – early fall 2019. We take deposits to reserved lambs and usually sell out by the end of summer. Please contact us if you are interested in our breeding stock.
