Hacienda Ortiz

Hacienda Ortiz, American blackbelly sheep, San Simon, AZ, Cochise County and the Sulphur Springs Valley near Tucson. It follows American Sheep Industry Association guidelines and carries out routine health testing for blood parasites and hoof health. Breeding stock undergo a nutrition program that emphasizes native forage supplemented with alfalfa for optimal growth.

All ewes are scanned yearly to maintain healthy lambing rates and support flock vitality. Its lambs stay with their dams on irrigated pastures, are typically weaned at eight weeks, and have daily access to shelter in shaded barns.

Owner Jose Enriquez draws on family ranching heritage to offer a flock known for its gentle disposition. Local buyers often remark on the breed’s resilience in arid conditions. The farm’s location along West Ortiz Lane blends modern husbandry with traditional values, and the moderate flock size ensures each ewe and lamb receives close attention.