New Mexico Dahl Heritage Hair Sheep Foundation; Terra Patre Ranch LLC

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Hello Don. Colores on PBS is showing the story of your Dahl sheep again this Friday. Congratulations for your hard work...
06/23/2026

Hello Don. Colores on PBS is showing the story of your Dahl sheep again this Friday. Congratulations for your hard work and passion for the saving of these historical sheep. Susanna

06/21/2026

We get asked ask the time who are the New Mexico Dahl sheep, and today we’re going to tell you a bit about them!

There are a breed breed of sheep that came over with Coronado in the 1500’s. When he came, he brought a bunch of sheep and other animals for food. When he left, these sheep went feral and mated with the Rocky Mountain bighorn.

Donald as a lover of history read some books and heard stories from old ranchers about white bighorn sheep.

He found some in San Lorenzo canyon, and was able to catch them which is a good thing as fish and game are working on getting rid of them. 😔

Fast forward 30+ years, a genetics from UC Birkley came and did an independent study and blood draw and confirmed that these sheep are from 2 ancient breeds (almost extinct) from Spain!! How cool is that!!!

So here in Terra Patre Ranch we are working to bring back from extinction!

What would you like to know next about the NM Dahl Sheep?

06/21/2026

If you’ve ever wondered where the phrase “ramming heads” comes from, here it is in action! 😆

These boys spend a lot of time sizing each other up and occasionally settling who is the toughest by crashing their heads together. As dramatic as it looks, they were actually designed for this!

Their massive horns help distribute the impact, and that big muscular hump on the back of their necks and shoulders acts like built-in support and cushioning. Their thick skulls, strong neck muscles, and unique anatomy allow them to withstand forces that would seriously injure most animals.

Watching them can be a little nerve-wracking the first time, but this is natural ram behavior. They’re establishing dominance, protecting their place in the flock, and proving who’s boss. 🐏👑

Around here, we call it “just another day on the ranch!” ❤️

Have you ever seen rams settle a disagreement this way? 👇🐑

🐏💕

06/20/2026

🐏💥 Just Rams Being Rams! 💥🐏

If you’ve ever wondered where the phrase “ramming heads” comes from, here it is in action! 😆

These boys spend a lot of time sizing each other up and occasionally settling who is the toughest by crashing their heads together. As dramatic as it looks, they were actually designed for this!

Their massive horns help distribute the impact, and that big muscular hump on the back of their necks and shoulders acts like built-in support and cushioning. Their thick skulls, strong neck muscles, and unique anatomy allow them to withstand forces that would seriously injure most animals.

Watching them can be a little nerve-wracking the first time, but this is natural ram behavior. They’re establishing dominance, protecting their place in the flock, and proving who’s boss. 🐏👑

Around here, we call it “just another day on the ranch!” ❤️

Have you ever seen rams settle a disagreement this way? 👇🐑

🐏💕

06/19/2026

We get asked ask the time who are the New Mexico Dahl sheep, and today we’re going to tell you a bit about them!

There are a breed breed of sheep that came over with Coronado in the 1500’s. When he came, he brought a bunch of sheep and other animals for food. When he left, these sheep went feral and mated with the Rocky Mountain bighorn.

Donald as a lover of history read some books and heard stories from old ranchers about white bighorn sheep.

He found some in San Lorenzo canyon, and was able to catch them which is a good thing as fish and game are working on getting rid of them. 😔

Fast forward 30+ years, a genetics from UC Birkley came and did an independent study and blood draw and confirmed that these sheep are from 2 ancient breeds (almost extinct) from Spain!! How cool is that!!!

So here in Terra Patre Ranch we are working to bring back from extinction!

What would you like to know next about the NM Dahl Sheep?

06/18/2026

The chicks got an upgrade today!!

They’ve officially moved into their new home and are growing so fast. It’s always fun watching them reach each new stage and become a little more independent.

One of my favorite things about ranch life is getting to witness these little changes day by day. What starts as tiny, fluffy chicks quickly turns into curious, adventurous birds exploring their world.

They’re settling in nicely, and I think they’re pretty happy with their new setup! ❤️

Have you ever raised chickens or chicks? I’d love to hear your experiences!! 🐓

Check this out please
06/17/2026

Check this out please

06/16/2026

Ever wonder what life is really like on a ranch? 🤠🐑

I absolutely love ranch life! Growing up as a city girl, I honestly wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy it… but I do! It’s one of the best adventures I’ve ever had. ❤️

There are always jobs to do, especially during the summer when the mornings are nice and cool. One of our daily chores is feeding the “puppies.” 🐶 They aren’t really puppies anymore (LOL), but they were when we got them, and the name just stuck.

After that, we let the rams out for the day. They spend their nights safely in their pen so the coyotes don’t decide to make them part of their dinner plans. 🐺😬

Every day on the ranch is a little different, and that’s part of what makes it so much fun!

What’s a ranch chore or job you’ve always been curious about? 👇

06/15/2026

Lovers of history, ranching, and sheep, join us on a journey with the New Mexico Dahl Sheep.

Do you love living history? So do we… here at Terra Patre Ranch we are raising a historic breed of sheep and bringing them back from extinction.

What do you know about sheep?

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