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What One Baby Goat Taught Me About Going Beyond Our Expectations

Birthing season is an exciting time on a farm. You never know what you’re going to get. At Swan View Ranch, we’re always proud of our babies. But this year brought a special case. At first, we didn’t know what … Continue reading

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Ahhh, It’s Warm In Here

We went out to do the chores today and look what we found! This is Sophia, our herd matriarch, getting some rest in the warm tin manger! It usually holds breakfast for our herd, but as you can see it … Continue reading

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Swan View Ranch Wethers Shine at Routt County Fair

Our two favorite 4-H girls in Routt County show their wethers at the fair this year. Camryn had Peyton and Gunner.  Here she is showing Peyton (on the right)… and then receiving her 4th place ribbon on him. Lacey purchased … Continue reading

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My Favorite Delta County 4-H Kids

The Delta County fair was an adventure for Swan View Ranch again this year. (Check out the post from last year here.) It all started with a van full of Delta County 4-H kids departing from the ranch with several … Continue reading

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Miss Fluff Puff Reminds Us to Feed the Babies—And Bring Her Favorite Paté, Of Course!

What a beautiful January we have had! Temperatures up in the 40’s and 50’s with lots and lots of sunshine. We are loving it. Here comes Miss Fluff Puff—our 17-year-old cat—down toward the house from the barn to let us … Continue reading

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Pete’s Feelings on the New Electric Fence

Swan View Ranch has become home to a number of great looking Boer bucks. In fact, we have more bucks now than we ever have in the past—a total of five. We’re super proud of these guys, but as you … Continue reading

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