Noodle
Available · $8,900 · Non-breeding companion
Registration: pending transfer.
A hello from Salinas, California
Valais Blacknose sheep. Easy to love, worth getting to know.
We're John and Gen. These sheep are part of our everyday life here in Monterey County, and we're glad you found them. Looking for companions, planning your flock, or just beginning to learn? You don't need to have it all figured out to say hello.
Curious about genetics? Explore MegaMan semen straws.
The people behind the sheep
We're John and Gen. This is a part of ranch life we love sharing.
Monterey Valais is a carefully assembled 100% purebred Valais Blacknose foundation flock. Our fourteen sheep share the ranch with the Highlands, the donkeys, and the daily routines that keep us busy. We know them by name, and we're still learning something new about them every day.
If you're imagining sheep at your own place, tell us about it. We can talk through companionship, everyday care, and the individual sheep's records together. Some transfers are still pending; we'll be clear about what is in hand and what isn't.
A little more about us
Looking for companions?
Start with Noodle and NaTe.
These are the two non-breeding wethers we currently offer for placement. A wether is a castrated male sheep, so this is a companion or fiber home, not a breeding purchase. We are keeping our breeding flock here.
NaTe
Available · $8,900 · Non-breeding companion
Registration: pending transfer.
2026 collection
Collected · documented · ready
$700
per straw
2026 collection complete
MegaMan semen straws
Order requests now open
MegaMan (VBSS#006526) has been collected, and order requests are now open at $700 per straw. Tell us the quantity you need and where the straws should be received or stored. Every order is confirmed directly by the ranch and remains subject to available inventory, documentation, storage, transfer, and final sale terms.
- · Registered ram: VBSS#006526
- · Born 20 June 2025 · farm tag 00053
- · Scrapie flock AR001020
Order requests go directly to our ranch team for inventory, documentation, and receiving confirmation before any sale is finalized.
On the ranch
Coastal light, quiet handling, and the sheep themselves.
California ownership
Plan for the property, climate, and flock.
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
Feel comfortable asking the important questions.
You should know who you are buying from and which sheep you are bringing home. Our checklist walks through photos, records, written terms, and transport plans at your pace.
Open the Buyer Safety GuideWhat we are learning
Notes from the flock, shared as we go.
Breeding genetics · 5 min read
How a Valais Blacknose Semen Straw Order Works
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
Before Buying Valais Blacknose Sheep in California
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
Planning for Valais Blacknose Sheep in California
What California owners should think through about climate, shade, fencing, flock structure, records, and professional support.
Read field noteA moment with the flock
Our little mob, on the move.
Still photographs show the markings. This short shows the part we love most: the flock moving together and looking back for us. These are our sheep, filmed here in Monterey County.
Watch on YouTubeBefore you decide
Start with a conversation, not a commitment.
Tell us what caught your eye and a little about the home you have in mind. We'll talk through fit, current availability, records, and next steps before you make any decisions. First-time sheep questions are welcome here.
Say hello to John & Gen