Eye Of The Needle Ranch Championship Alpacas

Eye Of The Needle Ranch Championship Alpacas raises alpacas in Golden, CO, in the Front Range near Denver. Owner Mike Swango consults regularly with local veterinarians to conduct routine health checks, oversee vaccinations and maintain memberships in national alpaca associations.

Alpacas graze on open mountain pastures, receive balanced nutrition year-round and benefit from daily handling that fosters calm temperaments and ease with human interaction. The breeding program emphasizes genetic diversity and careful pairing to support strong, resilient bloodlines suited to both fiber and show quality. Shearing is scheduled semiannually to promote consistent fleece growth, with fiber sorted on site for local artisans and sustainable textile production.

Visitors note the ranch’s calm setting, the panoramic mountain views and Mike Swango’s hands-on approach to daily care and education. Educational tours and demonstrations at the barn and pasture offer insights into alpaca husbandry, fiber grading and processing on site. Manure is composted to enrich pasture soil, reflecting the ranch’s commitment to sustainable land management and environmental stewardship.