Welcome to Tribble Ranch
At Tribble Ranch we raise Valais Blacknose sheep; dubbed the cutest sheep breed in the world. And we couldn't agree more.
If you've never seen one, just take a look at some of the pictures on our website, you'll see why.
Valais Blacknose sheep are a breed originating from Switzerland. Although traditionally bred as a dual purpose sheep (wool and meat),
the breed is quickly taking its place in the pet-category as well.
The health of our flock is of the utmost importance to us. This is why we select only the healthiest sheep for our breeding stock and don't resort to inbreeding.
In addition to physical attributes we also make breeding selections based on character traits.
Our sheep get a lot of interaction so they are socialized well with people as well as other animals on the farm.
A shepherd's lament
Now I lay me down to sleep,
Exhausted by those dog-gone sheep;
My only wish is that I might
Cause them not to lamb at night.
Back into bed, then up again,
At two o'clock and four A.M....
They grunt and groan with noses high,
And in between, a mournful sigh.
We stand there watching nature work,
Hoping there won't be a quirk:
A leg turned back, or even worse,
A lamb that's coming in reverse.
But once they've lambed we're glad to see
that their efforts didn't end in tragedy.
There's no emotion so sublime
As a ewe and lamb that's doing fine.
I'm often asked why I raise sheep,
With all the work and loss of sleep;
The gratification gained at three A.M.,
From the birth of another baby lamb
How can you explain, or even show?
'Cause only a shepherd will ever know.
- By Darrell L. Salisbury, D.V.M.