Cria season
Monday, July 21, 2014 Today, the first crias born this year, Scarlett and Mojo are one month old. They have about doubled in weight and that is exactly what they are supposed to do in the first 30 days. It’s … Continued
Happy Friday!
Friday, July 18, 2014 Queen Ester, one of our older moms, is next up for delivery. This will be another General Patton baby, (black mom, black dad) but I am through predicting colors. 😉 If you’re coming to our fleece … Continued
And baby makes four!
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Isabella did have her baby yesterday! It’s been a few years since she had a cria and my oh my does she love this little guy. ♥ Born a little after noon, he was up and … Continued
Wednesday update
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 It has cooled off enough that working outside is now doable again. So today will be pasture vacuuming day and more breeding. And then a fun trip to the local Farmers Market in the afternoon. The … Continued
July 15,2014
Tuesday, July 14, 2014 Our monthly newsletter will go out today, a bit later than usual, but it’s been that kind of July! Be sure to sign up in the box at the bottom of this page if you want … Continued
Who will be next?
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Which mom will be next to have her cria? I’m thinking it will be our black mom, Minnie. Minnie is one of those beautiful blacks that is almost blue black from the skin all the way … Continued
Babies are here!
Sunday, June 22, 2014 We have babies!!!! Two at once! Born about 30 minutes apart, both babies and first time moms are doing great this morning. I tried to keep them in front of the cam, but healthy active babies … Continued
Summer Solstice!
Saturday, June 21, 2014 Summer Solstice! Happy Birthday wishes to my dear sister. xo It’s the longest day of the year in daylight hours and a perfect day for a cria to be born. I had my eye on Smiley … Continued
Clear skies ahead!
Friday, June 20, 2014 OK girls, we have a string of about 10 days of beautiful 70 degree weather and no freezing nights. Perfect weather for new babies don’t you think? It’s just that I’m getting excited to meet the … Continued
Getting closer
Thursday, June 19, 2014 It dipped below freezing again overnight but I think we will be on a warming trend now. Once the sun comes out, the alpacas love this cold weather and graze in the farther pastures much longer … Continued
Snow on June 17!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 We did have snow yesterday and when I drove home from running an errand the snow plows were out on the road! I put out extra hay for the pacas and they all did fine even … Continued