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Pistol’s Having Trouble with Her Hat—Can You Help?
Here is Pistol Packin Mama, better known as “Pistol,” trying on a winter hat. Last winter was such a cold one here in Western Colorado that she is worried about her ears dipping in the water and then freezing off! … Continue reading
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Over the Mountains in a 34-Year Old Pickup in Search of New Blood for Our Herd
Our 1979 Dodge—looks good for it’s age, doesn’t it? On Sunday, March 3rd, 2013, Gerald and I decided to take an exciting trip in his 1979 Dodge pickup power wagon, departing from our ranch in Palisade and hopeful that we … Continue reading
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Miss Fluff’s Top 10 Secrets to Longevity
Born April 12, 1997, Miss Fluff Puff is a long-time resident of the Swan View Ranch. Come to think of it, she’s outlived all of the goats here! They know it. We heard them whispering between snorts as they ate … Continue reading
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Give Me Some Lovin’, Baby
Check out our super cat nanny. She is up all night tending babies and pregnant Mom’s—even giving up her bed to some of the little ones and going without sleep herself—so now and then she needs a little rest, relaxation, … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day at the Ranch: Love, Love Everywhere!
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we have been blessed with 17 beautiful babies so far. What better vision of love than a mom taking care of her newborn babies? This is Macy, here, with her brand new bucks out of Fritz. … Continue reading
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Anticipation…
We’re eagerly waiting for new little hooves to make their mark in our freshly laid straw. Which doe will surprise us first with new babies? Will there be one, two, three, or four born at the same time? Our girls … Continue reading
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