Marvel Lambs

Marvel Lambs breeds Tunis sheep, a heritage breed, in Marvel, Colorado, in La Plata County near Durango. John Vogel and Cheryl Vogel have been raising Tunis sheep according to breed association standards, and they conduct routine health testing and maintain clear lineage records.

Their approach emphasizes pasture management and nutritional balance through soil-restoring rotations to support both animal welfare and land stewardship. On-site facilities include sheltered barns for lambing and open paddocks for seasonal grazing rotations. They practice rotational grazing to maintain pasture vitality and use targeted parasite management to keep the flock thriving. Their lambing season begins in early spring, aligning with the natural grass growth cycle of southwestern Colorado.

The flock roams high-altitude grasslands where early socialization and daily handling foster calm temperaments. This careful husbandry has earned praise from neighboring farms for the consistency of wool quality and the sheep’s friendly disposition.