Fleeces on the move
Thursday, July 8, 2021 The first 3 fleeces are on their way to our processor in Salt Lake City and I’ll be continually sending 3 more to them each time 3 are ready for pick up. It’s a good system … Continued
Steamy summer days
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 As we brace for another week of record breaking heat I must remember to be grateful for the cool mountain air that we enjoy every night. 55° at 7:00 am makes it possible for us to … Continued
Getting closer
Monday, July 5, 2021 Update on two of the pregnant mamas: Ava is very cranky and eating everything in sight. Ciara is puffy and soft under her tail and she is definitely uncomfortable. I think I’d pick Ava to go … Continued
Who’s pregnant?
Wednesday September 2, 2020 I did bring Romulus over to see the girls on Monday. I barely had him through the gate and our dear Smiley charged him, spit at him and tried to knock him off his feet!! Poor … Continued
Perhaps you forgot?
Thursday August 6, 2020 Perhaps you forgot that we are in the middle of a pandemic with more than 160,000 Americans having lost their lives? Sobering thought, isn’t it? Yes, but often people pull into the driveway here, no masks … Continued
Decision time
Thursday July 16, 2020 Well it’s about time to make the decision for 2021 crias. If I ask any one, I usually hear “Yes, have some babies again!” Because babies are joyful and sweet and it is a miracle to … Continued
Rocky’s Story
Saturday May 30, 2020 Old habits die hard. I find myself looking at the bellies of the moms to check for kicking babies this time of year. But there will be no babies this year. And then I remember the … Continued
Watch what makes you happy
Friday August 30, 2019 Football or hurricanes? I’ll just watch alpacas. Seriously, I am concerned about Dorian because we have friends and family in Florida and I wish them safe keeping. And I will admit the right team did win … Continued
Learning the dance
Thursday August 29, 2019 When a newborn alpaca and it’s mom are learning the nursing routine it’s like learning to dance with a new partner. Each has to learn the movements of the other and it sometimes takes a few … Continued
Big sigh of relief
Tuesday August 20, 2019 You know that sigh that you sigh when the last gift is wrapped on Christmas eve and you can finally go to bed? Well that is the sigh I sighed last night after our last baby … Continued
Surprise visitors
Sunday August 18, 2019 We’re still closely watching Ava and yesterday she was starting to look a wee bit uncomfortable. What does that mean? Not much. lol I told her any day she wants is fine except not next Saturday! … Continued
Ryder’s new trick
Friday August 16, 2019 Ryder is 2 weeks old today and yesterday I saw him chewing cud! This is highly unusual that his stomach could be that developed at this age. However when he was a couple days old he … Continued
Our three little boys ❤️
Monday August 12, 2019 Well our little fighter Rocky gained a whole pound yesterday so I am thrilled. All those times I forced his poor sore mama to stand up for him really worked. She’s getting up more and more … Continued
Getting back to normal?
Saturday August 10, 2019 I saw one more baby kicking inside Ava and I asked for a few more days before he/she arrives. I’m hoping somebody listened. I’m still trying to get caught up from all the things that get … Continued