Queso Cabeza Farm

2011 Lambs

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"Kiely"

Born: April 21, 2011

Single (to a one-winter ewe) ewe lamb, black mouflon (may carry moorit, carries spotting)

Parents: Blair and Jerry

Kiely has been a sassy little thing right from the start.  If she had hands, they'd be on her hips most of the time.  She is long bodied and her fleece practically drips, so she was a great way to finish out the 2011 lambing season.  First-time mom Blair has done a fantastic job, and we expect great futures for them both.

5/32 AI, including 1/16 Hnykill plus Iceland rams Dalur, Askur, and Hunn (and teeny smidges of Sonar and Hnykill and a double-smidge of Buri).

This ewe lamb is AVAILABLE - $300.

"Lester"

Born: April 21, 2011

Single (to a one-winter ewe) ram lamb, black grey-badgerface (carries moorit, may carry spotting)

Parents: Nance and Lando

Lester's most distinguishing feature is his fleece.  I've never seen a lamb fleece quite like it.  It is locked in tighter corkscrews than is typical, but isn't quite like the super-dense fleeces either.  It is soft and springy, great for spinning.  It wasn't obvious at first that he got his dam's grey pattern as well as badgerface, but a quick look at his belly is proof!  He is also long-bodied and comes from great mothering.

5/32 AI, including 1/16 Hnykill plus Iceland rams Dalur, Askur, and Hunn (and teeny smidges of Sonar and Hnykill and a double-smidge of Buri).

This ram is AVAILABLE - $300.

"Cooper" and "Tanner"

Born: April 11, 2011

Twin ram lambs, one black solid spotted & one black grey spotted (may be homozygous grey)

Parents: Riki Tiki and Bud

Riki's boys are really showing their sire's meaty influence.  Wonderful fleeces go without saying, of course.  The boy on the right has significant scurs, and appears to be grey.  The boy on the left has very small scurs, and appears to be solid.  Their build and their fleece make them breeding or fiber-pet quality, but their scurs disqualify them here.                

3/8 AI, featuring Iceland rams Hnykill, Heli, Skjanni, and Mori (and a smattering of Dalur).

Cooper (left) is AVAILABLE for $500.  Tanner (right) is SOLD.

"Dick Cheney"

Born: April 10, 2011

Single ram lamb, black grey spotted (looks to be homozygous grey)

Parents: Georgia and Bud (we think)

Dick Cheney got his nickname after accidentally scratching me in the face with one of his scurs when he was getting his shots.  He is positively stunning - huge and well-grown, long-bodied, flashy-spotted, long flowing fleece.  If you keep an unregistered flock, you cannot get a better quality ram for the price.

We think this ram lamb was sired by Bud on a walkabout, which took place three days after Titan (to whom Georgia was supposed to be bred) moved on to another farm.  He can be registered if the buyer gets DNA verification of the sire.

This ram is SOLD.

"Molly"

Born: April 9, 2011

Single ewe lamb, black solid (carries spotting, could carry moorit)

Parents: Millie and Jerry

Molly is just a darling!  She is a happy girl who is very her much mama's shadow . . . a "mini me" even.  She has meatiness and fleece behind her, and it shows.  If you're looking for a solid foundation ewe, Molly will not disappoint.  Look at those ebony locks!

3/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Mori and Faldur.

Molly is SOLD.

"Charlie" and "Sally"

Born: April 7, 2011

Twins, one ram & one ewe, white (carry moorit)

Parents: Kelly and Frog

Charlie and Sally got their names because we've referred to them as the "peanuts" due to their start as the teeniest set of lambs.  They were sadly orphaned at 6 weeks old, which set them even further behind the other lambs.  After a summer of good grazing, though, they have begun to catch up, and it is getting harder to tell them apart from the other white lambs.  These lambs are the product of a pairing specifically planned for dairy character, without sacrificing fiber.

1/8 AI, featuring Iceland ram Kostur.

Charlie is AVAILABLE for $300.  Sally is staying in our flock.

"Thurston"

Born: April 5, 2011

Single (to a one-winter ewe) ram lamb, black grey-mouflon (carries spotting)

Parents: Shirley and Bud

Thurston is one of those surprise treasures.  The breeding that led to his birth was not planned.  His mouflon pattern was obvious from day one, but it took several  weeks before his grey pattern became apparent.  As he has grown, he has just gotten more and more striking.  He has begun to carry himself like the handsome young man he is.  Mom is a delicate ewe, and has really put herself into raising this guy.  He deserves a breeding job this fall.

3/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Vestri and Mori (and a shout-out to Dalur and Askur).

Thurston is SOLD.

"Smith" and "Jones"

Born: April 4, 2011

Twin moorit ram lambs, one grey & one solid (carry spotting)

Parents: Tawny and Bud

Smith and Jones are typical Tawny lambs - well cared-for with lovely fleeces and expressive faces.  Their sire has passed on some improved width across the shoulders and back, too.  They are plucky and adventurous, with personalities about midway between Tawny's friendliness and Bud's cautiousness.  If you're looking for moorit, these boys will be good breeders or pets.

1/4 AI, featuring Iceland rams Mori and Dalur (and a smidge more Dalur).

Smith (left) is RESERVED.  Jones (right) is SOLD.

"Donahue"

Born: April 4, 2011

Single ram lamb, black badgerface (carries moorit, may carry spotting)

Parents: Jori and Lando

Donahue is one of those rams that looks masculine right from the start.  His structure says all boy, and at 4 months old he already has a ramly 'mane' at his neck.  He has a square, stocky build and unsurpassed fleece genetics.  It's tough to think about parting with this guy, but we have so many nice rams this year.  Add him to your flock!

3/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Hnykill and Mori (and a bit of Dalur and Askur).

Donahue is SOLD.

"Ollie" and "Stan"

Born: April 3, 2011

Twin moorit grey ram lambs (may carry spotting)

Parents: Topaz and Frog

Topaz's boys seem to just keep getting longer and broader.  Their grey undercoat is more grown out than the other grey-pattern lambs, and their wool is really abundant.  Unfortunately, they both have scurs that disqualify them from out breeding program.  The boy on the right is especially nice . . . perhaps he is the right ram for your flock?

3/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Heli, Sveppur, and Flotti.

Ollie is RESERVED.  Stan may be available after his breeding lease is done.

"Lucy"

Born: April 2, 2011

Single ewe lamb, moorit grey spotted

Parents: Luck and Bud

Lucy is a dream come true.  Her mom, Luck, is a very special ewe, one of the oldest in our flock, and we are so excited that she finally produced a daughter.  And what a striking young lady this is! Long-bodied and woolly.  She is moorit grey spotted - yum! - and look at those kicky boots she's sporting.  Yep, definitely a keeper.  If she is half as good a mom as her mother, our flock is truly blessed to have her.

1/4 AI, featuring Iceland rams Faldur and Mori (and a speck of Dalur).

Lucy is staying in our flock.

"Bill" and "Ted"

Born: April 1, 2011

Twin ram lambs, one white & one black solid (may carry moorit, possibly spotting) 

Parents: Leeh and Titan

Bill and Ted are both 'mama's boys,' but that just makes them sweeter.  They've filled out nicely, and have nice fleeces.  Each has very true coloring, either bright white or deep black.  They are sure to have lots of excellent adventures together at their new home!

1/2 AI, featuring Iceland rams Partur, Mori, Askur, and Austri (with a smidge of Eir and Hunn).

Bill (black) is SOLD.  Ted (white) is AVAILABLE for $300.

"Ghost" and "Skully"

Born: March 30, 2011

Twin ram lambs, one white (carries spotting) & one black grey spotted (both may carry moorit) 

Parents: Puddle and Titan

Ghost and Skully are a couple of cuties.  Okay, okay . . . they're handsome (they don't like being called "cute").  Their dam, Puddle, gets the prize for growing the most total 'lamb' this year - these two combined for over 120 pounds at 3 months of age.  They've also got great fleece.  Skully's is especially fine and thel-rich . . . really special.  These boys do have small scurs, but that doesn't detract from their attractiveness or potential.

1/2 AI, featuring Iceland rams Partur, Dalur, Askur (x2), and Hunn.

Ghost and Skully are SOLD.

"Jesse"

Born: March 30, 2011

Single white ram lamb (may carry spotting) 

Parents: Mary and Titan

Jesse is one of those lambs that just turns out so much better than you ever could have expected.  His dam, Mary, comes from a dairy flock and it shows - plenty of milk for her lamb and a calm temperament, too.  His sire, Titan, adds growthiness and substance.  Both parents contribute to his exceptionally fine, lustrous, flowing fleece.  This boy has been growing more handsome by the day!  If you're looking for a fiber ram who also brings dairy influence, Jesse is your guy!

6/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Partur, Askur, and Dalur.

This ram lamb is SOLD.

"Abby" and "Joanna"

Born: March 26, 2011

Twin black solid ewe lambs, one spotted & one may carry spotting

Parents: Roni and Moose

Abby and Joanna are square and sturdily built, but still carry the grace and elegance we expect from ewe lambs.  Joanna, the spotted one, is always looking for adventure, with her kicky 'boots' and face markings.  Abby likely carries the spotting gene, in addition to great fleece and some of the best maternal instincts in the flock.  Sire Moose is largely non-silvering, and neither girl has shown much fading this summer, so there is a good chance both will keep that inky black color.

7/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Sonar, Hnykill, Buri (x2), Mori, and Faldur (plus a little Eir).

Abby (left) is AVAILABLE for $500.  Joanna (right) stays in the flock.

"Gerri" and "Ella"

Born: March 25, 2011

Twin black grey spotted ewe lambs

Parents: Berniece and Moose

Gerri and Ella just may be the most feminine pair of ewe lambs ever.  They also have the silkiest, most abundant fleeces!  The rise at their mid-back is not a flaw in their topline, but a pile of wool.  These girls are spunky and mischievous and such a joy to watch as they investigate and make trouble.  The ewe lamb with the extensive coloring definitely has the grey pattern, and we're fairly certain the mostly-white ewe is also grey.  Those matching eye spots are cute, too.  No doubt these two are sisters!  You can add either one or both to your flock.

5/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Dalur, Vestri, Mori, and Faldur (plus a little Eir).

Gerri (left) is SOLD.  Ella (right) is AVAILABLE.

"Stumpy" and "Nicki"

Born: March 24, 2011

Twins, one white ram lamb (carries spotting) and one black grey spotted ewe lamb

Parents: Dale and Titan

Stumpy and Nicki were born on the coldest day of the freak cold snap we had in late March.  Their mom, Dale, did her best to keep them out of the wind under the granary until we got home and tucked them all in together.  In spite of everyone's best efforts, Stumpy lost the tips of his ears to frostbite, hence the name.  These lambs boast great genetics and lovely, fine-locked fleece. 

9/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Partur, Askur, Hnykill, Mori, and Skreppur.

Stumpy is AVAILABLE for $250.  Nicki is AVAILABLE for $300.

"Clifton"

Born: March 23, 2011

Single black mouflon ram lamb (carries spotting and moorit) 

Parents: Isbell and Moose

Clifton started out well, and just kept getting better.  He is blocky and solid, with a nice rump and good shoulders.  Even seeing him every day, he is an eye-catcher.  His legs are sturdy, and he has an expressive face that just melts your heart.  Of course, that lovely fleece will win you over, too. We are thrilled he was chosen as a breeding ram for another flock, where he can add that great build, beautiful fleece, and calm personality.

1/4 AI, featuring Iceland rams Austri, Mori, and Faldur (plus a little Eir).

SOLD! Clifton has moved to Iowa to put his stamp on another flock.

"Donna" and "Majik"

Born: March 23, 2011

Twins, one ewe & one ram, black grey spotted
(may carry moorit)

Parents: Junior and Moose

Donna and Majik both boast the grey pattern from their dam, and a sweet personality from their sire.  Donna is beautiful in her own right, with a good balance of white and color.  Majik, however, is truly stunning.  A photo cannot do his coloration justice (especially one that doesn't show his striking black tail against his swirly grey behind)!  Plus he has speckles on his face . . . super cute.  He has an awesome rump and nice shoulders, too.  This ram is very special in so many ways, he almost overshadows his sister who really deserves your consideration as a member of your flock.  She will bring build and fleece, with the fast growth that good milkiness offers.

1/4 AI, featuring Iceland rams Vestri, Mori, and Faldur (plus mention of Dalur and Eir).

Donna (left) is SOLD.  Majik (right) is staying in the flock.

"Reggie"

Born: March 22, 2011

Single white ram lamb (carries moorit, and either mouflon or badgerface; may carry spotting) 

Parents: Tansy and Lando

Reggie took full advantage of being a single lamb, and grew quickly.  The photo in the left is not a trick - his chest really is that broad.  He is stocky and thick, with a beautiful dense fleece.  Although he is white, he does carry moorit and either mouflon or badgerface pattern from his sire.  He might also carry spotting.  We just can't get over that chest, though!

3/16 AI, featuring Iceland rams Sonar and Hnykill (plus 1/16 original Iceland import!).

Reggie is AVAILABLE for $400.

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