Big Leap Ranch

Big Leap Ranch What a crazy leap of faith we took! Follow our adventures as we build our Homestead Ranch Welcome! So far in our 2nd year, we have added quail and rabbits.
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We are city people who decided when the pandemic started that we wanted a different way of life (yes, we are THOSE people LOL). We sold our house in the city and moved out to almost the middle of nowhere in January 2021 to learn how to raise animals for food or who have other "jobs" to do, grow our own vegetables, and enjoy life. In our first year, we added goats (Nigerian Dwarf and Boer), pigs (I

daho Pasture Pigs), turkeys, ducks, geese, chickens, guinea fowl, barn cats, and a couple of livestock guardian puppies (still in training). Hope you enjoy our adventures...and if you have any experience to share, knowledge, ideas or suggestions, we would love to hear them!

One of the most frequent questions we get is “what color are your yolks”? Well, here you go…let them speak for themselv...
06/19/2026

One of the most frequent questions we get is “what color are your yolks”? Well, here you go…let them speak for themselves 😁.

The yolk color actually varies by season though…during the winter, they are more pale because the hens aren’t foraging bugs and green grass/weeds.

Come get yours tomorrow at the Larimer County Farmers' Market.

In addition to chicken and duck eggs, we will also have our Idaho Pasture Pig pork, organically fed and corn/soy free whole chickens, and grass fed/finished lamb.

See you tomorrow!

So we are in need of downsizing as soon as possible. Available are alpine goat wethers(4), a mixed breed mini goat in m...
06/16/2026

So we are in need of downsizing as soon as possible. Available are alpine goat wethers(4), a mixed breed mini goat in milk and doeling kid, and 2 LGD puppies (all not registered). Let us know if interested!

First time cooking lamb shoulder roast…did a slow cook with garlic and rosemary and paired it with rice and asparagus. ...
06/15/2026

First time cooking lamb shoulder roast…did a slow cook with garlic and rosemary and paired it with rice and asparagus. Turned out amazing! Going to keep this recipe 😉

It’s been quite a week, but we look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the Larimer County Farmers' Market. Let us know i...
06/13/2026

It’s been quite a week, but we look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the Larimer County Farmers' Market. Let us know if there’s something we should hold for you!

Organic and corn/soy free eggs and whole chickens
Grass fed and finished lamb and limited cuts of beef
Idaho Pasture Pig pork

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Yesterday our LGD (and puppy mama) Peanut got bit on the nose by a very large rattlesnake (google estimates 5-7’ based o...
06/12/2026

Yesterday our LGD (and puppy mama) Peanut got bit on the nose by a very large rattlesnake (google estimates 5-7’ based on distance between fang punctures) 😞.

Thankfully Mark and the girls were home and promptly recognized what happened and were able to get her to a vet where they gave her anti-venom, pain killers and monitored her blood work. Towards the end of the day, her temp was down, blood pressure had stabilized, and bloodwork was looking stable enough they felt comfortable sending her home for the night for additional monitoring.

Let’s just say we were not prepared for how rough she looked (and pic does not reflect it properly)! Got her home though and she spent the evening sleeping.

This morning she seemed more like herself and ate and drank a bit. When I got home from work this evening I couldn’t believe the change! Swelling was significantly less, energy was more normal and we can’t seem to get enough food for her, etc. prayers answered!

Thank you so much to all who knew what we were dealing with and prayed. .

PS we were really hoping to have rattle snake for dinner, but Mark has not been able to find it again yet

Hi all! Just a reminder - we will NOT be at the Larimer County Farmers’ Market tomorrow….I have a work conference this ...
06/06/2026

Hi all! Just a reminder - we will NOT be at the Larimer County Farmers’ Market tomorrow….I have a work conference this weekend out of town so please keep Mark and the girls in your thoughts as they hold down the fort….I look forward to seeing you next Saturday (June 13)!

Craving something? Be sure to get your pre-orders in early…I am hoping to pick up a restock of supplies from our rental freezer space after I get back to town so let me know what I need to make sure to pick up!

Organic corn and soy free chicken/duck eggs and whole chickens
Grass fed/finished beef and lamb
Idaho Pasture Pig pork

Hi all! Just a reminder - we will NOT be at the Larimer County Farmers' Market tomorrow….I have a work conference this ...
06/06/2026

Hi all! Just a reminder - we will NOT be at the Larimer County Farmers' Market tomorrow….I have a work conference this weekend out of town so please keep Mark and the girls in your thoughts as they hold down the fort….I look forward to seeing you next Saturday (June 13)!

Craving something? Be sure to get your pre-orders in early…I am hoping to pick up a restock of supplies from our rental freezer space after I get back to town so let me know what I need to make sure to pick up!

Organic corn and soy free chicken/duck eggs and whole chickens
Grass fed/finished beef and lamb
Idaho Pasture Pig pork

Much delayed…but really need to get some meat birds going for the season…new brooder under construction
05/31/2026

Much delayed…but really need to get some meat birds going for the season…new brooder under construction

After a week of cooler temps, it’s warm again today! Pigs are loving their wallows…
05/31/2026

After a week of cooler temps, it’s warm again today! Pigs are loving their wallows…

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