Meet Meryl Sheep, Lady Baa-Baa, and Baa-Bara Streisand, our brand new Navajo Churro trio. Each one insists she is the lead vocalist, and honestly, we are not brave enough to pick favorites. If Fleetwood Mac ever needed backup singers with four stomachs, these girls would be ready. They arrived from @cindydverg , an incredible breeder who clearly whispered only the finest compliments into their wool. Around the ranch they already strut with the confidence of animals who know they come from good stock. Their daily hobbies include synchronized nibbling, sprinting for absolutely no reason, and attempting to “help” the chickens with chores. Fun Fact: Navajo Churro sheep are the oldest domesticated breed in North America. After their Iberian ancestors were brought to the Southwest by Spanish settlers, they later became central to the lives and traditions of the Navajo. It was the wool of the Navajo-Churro that fueled their weaving tradition. They are well adapted to our climate here in Pagosa Springs and are perfect partners for our Highland cattle in a multi species rotational grazing system because they prefer different forage and carry different parasites, which helps build healthier soil and healthier herds. Follow along to meet the rest of our ranch crew, each with a name, a story, and at least one questionable life choice. #CeruleanSkiesRanch #PagosaSprings #NavajoChurro #RegenerativeRanching #SmallFarmLife #SheepOfInstagram #ColoradoRanch #MultiSpeciesGrazing #RanchLife

Meet Hop Solo, our Flemish Giant rabbit with the swagger of a space smuggler and the appetite to match. At just 12 pounds, he’s technically still a rookie — but already large enough to make visitors ask if we’re raising kangaroos now. Hop spends his days cruising the pasture in his rabbit tractor, fertilizing as he goes, and giving us that classic Solo “I’ve got a bad feeling about this” look whenever the hay runs low. Fun Fact: Flemish Giants can grow to over 20 pounds and were originally bred for meat and fur — but here at the ranch, Hop’s biggest mission is keeping the grass healthy. Follow along to meet the rest of our ranch crew — each with a name, a story, and a regenerative tole to play. #CeruleanSkiesRanch #PagosaSprings #FlemishGiant #RabbitsofInstagram #HanSolo #RegenerativeRanching #PasturePets #HopSolo

Meet Margaret Hatcher, our Blue Laced Golden Wyandotte with the charisma of a Broadway star and the thriftiness of a politician balancing the budget. She’s the one rallying the rest of the hens to forage instead of waiting for handouts. Margaret also heads up the ranch’s Fertilization & Sanitation Department. The chickens rotate behind the cattle, feasting on fly larvae, scattering manure like party favors, and helping keep parasites in check. It’s less glamorous than Parliament, but far more effective. Fun Fact: Wyandottes aren’t just gorgeous, they’re champion foragers that thrive in regenerative ranching systems — turning bugs and manure into healthier pastures. Follow along to meet the rest of our ranch crew — each with a name, a story, and at least one questionable life choice. #CeruleanSkiesRanch #PagosaSprings #FarmShenanigans #BackyardChickensOfInstagram #WyandotteChickens #RegenerativeRanching #ColoradoRanch #CluckYeah #PastureRaised #RanchLife

Happy National Dog Day from our two Australian cattle dogs, King O’Brien and Kennedy O’Brien. Shown here as puppies years ago. Named after Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, they carry a legacy of courage and justice — though these days, their “civil rights work” mostly involves ranch patrol. We’ve been through a lot together. From their youth in St. Petersburg to a year of RV life on the road, King and Kennedy were with us every mile before settling here at Cerulean Skies Ranch in Pagosa Springs. Kennedy has appointed himself guardian of the ditch, making sure the water flows where it’s supposed to. King takes a different approach: he prefers to supervise the cats, especially Mickey, with the seriousness of a security detail. From city pups to RV co-pilots to ranch hands-in-training, it’s been amazing to watch them adapt to every chapter right alongside us. Follow along as we introduce more of our ranch family — the dogs may think they run the place, but we’ve got cows, chickens, and more with stories of their own. #NationalDogDay #AustralianCattleDog #CeruleanSkiesRanch #PagosaSprings #RanchDogs #LifeOnTheRanch #Not100PercentGrassFed

Meet Ginny Weasley. She drinks Molly’s milk like she’s trying to set a world record, then immediately gets her head stuck in the hay bucket. Call it balance. She’s fiery, stubborn, and loyal — which is great if you’re her sister Lilly, but less great if you’re the bucket. Follow along to meet the rest of the fold. Some are graceful. Ginny is… not. #HighlandCalf #HighlandCow #PagosaSprings #CeruleanSkiesRanch #GrassFed #CowsofInstagram

Meet Lilly Potter, our sweet and endlessly curious Highland calf. Like her namesake, she radiates compassion — the kind that makes even Ginny Weasley follow her around like a protective older sister. The funny thing? They’re the same age. Which leaves us with only one logical explanation: somewhere between Pagosa Springs and Hogwarts, there’s a rip in the space-time continuum. How else could Lilly Potter and a young Ginny Weasley end up grazing side by side? We’re not saying our pastures have a Time-Turner hidden out there… but we’re also not not saying it. She may not be Molly’s calf, but Lilly has worked her way right into the heart of the fold. And honestly, with a face like that, resistance is futile. Fun Fact: Highland calves aren’t just cute — their thick coats and hardy nature make them perfectly built for mountain weather. That’s why they thrive here in Pagosa Springs and why they’re such a natural fit for regenerative ranching and rotational grazing. Cute and climate-ready. Follow along to meet the rest of our fold — each with a name, a story, and a little bit of magic. #HighlandCalf #HighlandCow #PagosaSprings #CeruleanSkiesRanch #RegenerativeRanching #FluffyCows #MooWithAView #HarryPotter

Meet Molly Weasley, our Highland cow and the heart of our fold here at Cerulean Skies Ranch. She’s calm, sweet, and endlessly patient with her calf, Ginny… until the treat pail comes out. Then she summons the same fiery spirit her namesake showed when she faced down Bellatrix Lestrange. Though she’s still deciding how she feels about being brushed, we’re winning her over one snack at a time. Fun Fact: Highland cows are phenomenal foragers, thriving on grasses and plants that other cattle might pass by. That makes them champions of regenerative ranching and multi-species rotational grazing — helping us keep our Pagosa Springs pastures diverse and healthy. Follow along to meet the rest of our fold, our herd, and our flock — each with a name, a story, and just the right touch of magic. #HighlandCow #PagosaSprings #CeruleanSkiesRanch #RegenerativeRanching #GrassFed #CowsofInstagram #HarryPotter