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Dinner for Two at Swan View Ranch

As regular readers know, we raise South African Boer goats at our ranch in Colorado. Currently, it’s breeding season. The bucks are in with the does which means if all goes well, the place will be bleating with babies in … Continue reading

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Eagle County Fair Preparation: 4-H Kids Pick Out Their Babies

Back in February and March 2019, our Eagle County kids came out to pick out their baby goats. We take a look back now at how their 4-H journey started, and then invite you to watch for future posts where … Continue reading

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And the Kids are Off to the Shows!

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 … Continue reading

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SVR Winners at Mesa County Fair: Part II

The Mesa County Fair in Grand Junction, Colorado, was so exciting this year! This is the second post on this event. If you haven’t read part I yet, check it out here. Sometimes, bucks and does just don’t cooperate with … Continue reading

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Prize Winners from Swan View Ranch: The Story of Figgy Puddin’ (Rosie)

Figgy Puddin’ was born one of a set of twins on December 25, 2015 at Swan View Ranch. She is the daughter of SVR1 Banana Puddin’ and KNR Radical Cat. Here she is at 3 weeks old. She was purchased … Continue reading

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Prize Winners from Swan View Ranch: The Story of Nelson

Nelson was born one of a set of twins on December 27, 2014 at Swan View Ranch, son of SVR1 Clint Eastwood and K1K2 Aaprina Acres Ju Ju B. Here he is at a week old. Nelson was such a … Continue reading

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