Cigaja

Cigaja is a southeastern European sheep name closely related to the Tsigai or Tzigai breed tradition found across parts of the Balkans and central Europe. It is generally a dual-purpose sheep used for milk, meat, and wool, with local strains shaped by country, terrain, and flock practice. Because the spelling and standard can vary, the label should be tied to regional context rather than treated as one worldwide type.

Flock managers using Cigaja genetics should pay attention to udder quality, lamb growth, fleece usefulness, and adaptation to the farm's pasture and climate. In some areas the breed has conservation value, while elsewhere it remains part of practical village or commercial sheep keeping. Buyers should ask which national strain or registry is involved and what traits the flock has selected for over time.

Colors: Badgerface, Black, Blackbelly, Broken, Brown, Gray, Grey, Gulmoget, Katmoget, Moorit, Piebald, Red, Roan, Silver, Solid, Spotted, Tan, White, White with Black Points, White with Brown Points