Chivoland

Chivoland breeds Katahdin sheep in Houston, TX, part of Harris County and the Gulf Coast near Galveston. Maria Volodina and Andrey Chikovani are members of national sheep breeding organizations and maintain health testing for parasite resistance and growth monitoring. Their flock grazes on rotating pastures, with attention to balanced mineral supplementation and shelter during seasonal weather.

Lambs are handled from an early age in family fields to develop calm temperaments and readiness for mixed farming environments. Every lamb is recorded with birth weight, sire line, and vaccination history to support transparent record-keeping. Owners receive seasonal updates with photos and feeding notes so they can track development.

Chivoland’s emphasis on structural soundness and temperament reflects a family tradition of careful selection and small-scale stewardship. Their breeding decisions follow guidelines from the Katahdin Hair Sheep Breeders Association to inform genetic selection and maintain flock health.