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Farm

Navajo-Churro Sheep

  • Odin (M) 2014 

  • Magni (M) 1/28/2016 

  • Valkyrie (F) 2014

Identifying Features:

  • Odin is grey with five horns. 

  • Thor is off-white with two sprial horns. 

  • Magni is grey with two horns. 

  • Valkyrie is off-white with no horns.

History:

Odin, Thor, & Valkyrie were acquired by the Phx Zoo on 5/4/16. 

Magni was acquired 2/8/17.

  • Sadly, we lost Thor in Aigist of 2024 at the age of 10. 

More Information:

  • Heritage Breed

  • Breed of domestic sheep originating with the Spanish Churra sheep crossed with the Jacob sheep both obtained by the Navajo Indian tribe around the 1500's during the Spanish Conquest

  • Renowned for its hardiness and adaptability to extremes of climate

  • Wool consists of a protective topcoat and soft undercoat

  • Some rams have four fully developed horns, a trait shared with few other breeds in the world.

  • Gained popularity with its low-maintenance reputation, resistance to disease, and lean meat. 

  • Some may even say they are very personable. 

  • Ewes often bear twins.

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