Sleeping Giant Yaks

Sleeping Giant Yaks, yak breeder in Steamboat Springs, CO, serves Routt County and the Front Range near Denver. Located on a high-elevation ranch along CR 46, the herd benefits from expansive views and fresh mountain air. Erick Egger has raised yaks for more than ten years and follows local livestock association guidelines for health screening and breeding standards.

Animals live on rotational pasture with insulated barns and shade structures to suit seasonal changes. They receive daily handling and socialization to encourage calm temperaments. Routine veterinary checks and fiber testing inform nutrition and care throughout the year, and Erick is active in regional livestock workshops to refine husbandry methods.

The farm’s commitment to education includes occasional open days where visitors learn about yak husbandry and fiber production. Their soft yak wool is available in natural shades for local spinners and weavers.