Sleeping Giant Yaks

Sleeping Giant Yaks raises yaks on 40 acres just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in the Yampa Valley roughly 160 miles northwest of Denver. The operation is run by Erick and Sue Egger, whose combined backgrounds in veterinary medicine and nursing inform a hands-on, attentive approach to the herd's care.

The Eggers got their start in yaks after researching livestock options suited to their high-elevation property, eventually purchasing their first animals and building a small, closely managed herd. Their yaks are known for being tame and well-socialized, with the couple putting considerable effort into daily interaction. That temperament has shown up in the show ring as well — Sleeping Giant Yaks has brought home multiple awards from the National Western Stock Show in Denver, including blue ribbons and a reserve grand champion finish.

For those looking for yaks for sale in Colorado raised with direct owner involvement and a focus on gentle disposition, Sleeping Giant Yaks represents a program grounded in real agricultural experience at altitude in Routt County.

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