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Swan View Ranch Welcomes Dutton!

Dutton had a great start in life as a young buck. He won first place in his 0-3 month old category at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado in January 2023. He was definitely on his way to … Continue reading

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Delta County Fair 2022—A Special Goat Story

Before we get into the actual results of the Delta County Fair, we need to go back a little. I have been raising goats since 1980 and have been fortunate with the animals we raise and the ones we have … Continue reading

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New Talent Emerges at the Mesa County Fair 2022!

We were thrilled to have a new family from Mesa County email us this year and ask if we had any wethers for sale.  They were checking with us rather late so our group of wethers was about sold out.  … Continue reading

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Delta County Fair 2020: Enjoying Our Old and New Customers!

In August, we traveled to the Delta County Goat Show in Hotchkiss, Colorado. As with the other 4H shows this year, we were concerned we wouldn’t be able to attend the one in Delta because of COVID-19 restrictions. Thanks to … Continue reading

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Eagle County Goat Show 2020

We were so happy to be able to attend the Eagle County goat show in 2020! As with the other shows this summer, we weren’t sure if the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions would stop us from attending. It was touch-and-go for … Continue reading

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Cattlemen’s Days Gunnison County Fair 2020

The Gunnison County Fair was interesting this year with all the Covid 19 restrictions in place. For several months we weren’t sure the 4H students would even be able to show their goats, say nothing of whether we’d be able … Continue reading

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