Our late bloomer
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 There was a time not so long ago that I thought our little Remy might be a tiny alpaca forever, but he’s actually maturing nicely since we’ve put him in with the bigger boys and he’s … Continued
We made the move
Saturday, July 10, 2021 It was time, way past time actually, and I finally put the tweeners in with the bachelors. The fighting between Roman and Ryder was escalating and they had to learn that they were not their own … Continued
Fleeces coming soon
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 The youngest members of the herd are the 2 year old sons of Romulus; Roman, Ryder, Rocky and Remy. Their cria fleeces that we gathered last year were lovely, but this year is the year I’ll … Continued
The deed has been done
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 The gelding event went well and all 3 boys were up and eating with their friends last night. Hopefully we’ll have a calmer male herd and maybe even have little Remy and his brothers join the … Continued
Our tiny little Remy
Monday, March 22, 2021 Because we have been closed for tours and events I’ve been able to keep Remy in the area previously fenced off for visitors with his three brothers. He is still too tiny to be integrated in … Continued
Signs of spring?
Thursday, March 18, 2021 The landscape here seems to change almost hourly with melting snow and shrinking puddles. With a high near 50° today I imagine most of our snow will disappear and we’ll find all those things that Blue … Continued
Good Boys!
Monday, February 22, 2021 We made more memories at Yaya’s with a fun halter training afternoon yesterday. Each of the 4 tweener boys had time to practice walking with gentle encouragement and although we didn’t get to take them out … Continued
A good training day
Monday, February 8, 2021 I did manage another halter training session with the brothers and I’ve come to realize they all do great if they are close together. The challenge yesterday was to get any one to trust me enough … Continued
A good day
Thursday, January 21, 2021 It’s a good day to have a good day. 😁 Feelings of joy and hope are almost palpable today. Soon enough we’ll get back to the problems at hand but just for today let’s be happy. … Continued
We’re Adaptable
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Although it’s not my word of the year, I like the word “Adaptable” and it will be a theme for the farm this year I think. Doing things the way we’re used to doing things doesn’t … Continued
Alpaca keeps us warm
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 I’m hoping we see a little bit of sun today.. The gray skies and snow yesterday had me chilled to the bone. Which reminds me I really need to do an inventory check in the store … Continued
All’s well
Wednesday November 18, 2020 The gelding event went off without a hitch, the boys were standing at their feeders when I left them last night. Their indignation will soon fade along with their scars. The best part : My vet … Continued