Salinas · Monterey County · California
Swiss Alpine genetics. California light. Stud-farm discipline. A documented fourteen-head breeding program built by John & Gen under Monterey Mini Cow Company. Only Noodle and NaTe, two non-breeding wethers, are currently offered as live animals; MegaMan semen straws are also available.
14
Valais head
8
Ewes & ewe lambs
3
Rams & ram lambs
3
Flock groups
The program
Our fourteen-head flock combines foundation ewes, a nine-head breeding and companion group centered on registered fullblood ram Herbaria MegaMan (VBSS#006526), and two young ewes adding maternal depth for future cycles.
Registrations flow through VBSS / VBSANA channels. Scrapie flock tags travel with interstate documentation. Breeding decisions favor full-blood and purebred architecture suitable for artificial insemination and long-horizon flock building.
Our Story
2026 collection
Collected · documented · ready
$700
per straw
2026 Collection Complete
Order requests now open
Herbaria MegaMan (VBSS#006526) has been collected, and order requests are now open at $700 per straw. Submit the quantity you need and your receiving or storage details. Every order is confirmed directly by the ranch and remains subject to available inventory, documentation, storage, transfer, and final sale terms.
Order requests go directly to our ranch team for inventory, documentation, and receiving confirmation before any sale is finalized.
On the ranch
California ownership
A practical guide for California families, landowners, and programs considering Valais Blacknose sheep — from shade and fencing to documentation and long-term fit.
Read the California GuideBuyer safety
Use our buyer checklist to confirm the seller, specific sheep, records, written terms, payment recipient, and transport plan before making a commitment.
Open the Buyer Safety GuideMonterey Valais field notes
Breeding genetics · 5 min read
A practical look at quantities, documentation, reproductive planning, storage, and receiving details for a Valais Blacknose semen straw inquiry.
Read field noteBuyer guidance · 6 min read
A buyer-focused checklist for verifying the sheep, records, seller, transport plan, and long-term fit before money changes hands.
Read field noteCalifornia flock care · 5 min read
What California owners should think through about climate, shade, fencing, flock structure, records, and professional support.
Read field notePrivate correspondence