Swan View Ranch had a very successful kidding season this year!
From our 22 pregnant does, we had 52 babies. We are keeping about 10 little girls to use as replacement does—the rest of our babies are sold.
The wethers will be shown in several of the County Fairs around the State of Colorado and some in Utah as well. It is my understanding that some will also be shown at the State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado.
We are blessed with some of the finest customers ever—most of them return year after year to gather up their prizes. It is a joy to see them come each year to pick out their wethers and we love to follow their progress right up to the showing at the County Fairs.
It’s also really rewarding to watch our doe customers who raise their females and then send us pictures showing their offspring. It reminds us why we love raising goats!
It is that time of the year now when our babies have reached the three-month mark, are separated from their Mom’s, and ready to go to their new homes. It is exciting to see our 4-H kids come and to see their surprised expressions when they realize how much their wethers have grown.
And yes, we have to admit—it is a little sad to see all of our babies leave, but we know that our customers will give them great homes and take excellent care of them.
If any of you happen to be at a County Fair—you may see some of our goats there. Be sure to stop and tell those 4-H kids what a great job they are doing as it is a whole lot of work to get these little babes ready to show.
You can really tell the kids that put the work into their goats too, as their babies go around the ring with them as cool and calm as if they were a dog going out for a stroll!
Congratulations to all our customers and thank you for coming back each year. Go give it your best at the fairs. We will be there to cheer you on!
