Pheasantry Wiesbaden
Valais blacknose sheep (Ovis ammon hircus)
With their fluffy fur and black facial markings, Valais black-nosed sheep are real eye-catchers. At the Fasanerie, you can experience this rare mountain breed up close! We are home to the 6 black-nosed sheep Vroni, Vero, Twix, Frodo, Findus and Vreni as well as five mixed sheep.
The Valais blacknose sheep is a robust and particularly striking breed of sheep from the Swiss Alps. Its fluffy, white coat and characteristic black facial markings make it unmistakable. These frugal animals are perfectly adapted to the harsh mountain climate and are traditionally kept for wool and meat. Today they are considered a rare domestic breed and are specifically promoted in conservation breeding programs.