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Tag Archives: Boer goats
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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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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Goat Fashion: Before and After Shots!
When the weather got hot over the summer, we had to dive into one of the more difficult chores involved with raising goats—shaving. All that winter hair doesn’t come off by itself, and the goats get too hot wearing it, … Continue reading
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A New Muscular Addition: Semi Load!
We traveled to Austin, Colorado in January, 2011 to see this very young buck out of sire Quality Load and dam Love Affair. He was amazing—muscular and beautiful at only six weeks old. So we purchased him and named him … Continue reading
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