Tuesday November 17, 2020 It’s a perfect day for a testicle festival and all I need to do is move some fencing to create the surgical suite. No more snow expected until Thursday so I hope they’ll be fine by … Continued
Tuesday October 27, 2020 I think we’re coming out of the deep freeze but it was a nice practice run for the months ahead. All the barn cats have found their below zero warming stations and I know which animals … Continued
Tuesday October 6, 2020 I spent a bit of time with the alpaca boys yesterday and they sure are sweet. Every single one of them. All of them have been born here except for Romulus and what a smart choice … Continued
Monday September 28, 2020 Covid cases are spiking in Utah, some people are still refusing to wear masks and it’s easy to see why I’m happy to stay right here in my own world. Clean fresh air, surrounded by beautiful … Continued
Thursday September 24, 2020 People often ask how tiny little Remy is doing now that he’s been moved over to the boys barn. Actually much better than I had expected. His bestie is his big brother Rocky and they wrestle … Continued
Thursday August 13, 2020 They were “the babies” until we moved them to the big boys barn, now they’re the tweeners. That’s what we call the boys who are between being big boys and babies. They also graze in what … Continued
Sunday August 9, 2020 We finally cleared all the leftover hay and ‘beans’ out of the boys barn. By “we” I mean a friend who really knows how to use a Skid Steer. Well, Ed and Beth helped rake the … Continued
Saturday August 8, 2020 Uncertainty. Word of the day, the month and for me the whole pandemic. Just when I think I’ve got a plan figured out, I get more information and everything changes. However, I’m grateful I don’t have … Continued
Thursday July 23, 2020 The boys are making their adjustment to life in the big boys area really well. It’s usually not too hard because I let the moms wean them gradually over the second half of their first year. … Continued
Sunday July 19, 2020 It’s one of those things that has to happen but it makes me sad nonetheless. All 4 little boys were moved over to the big boys barn last night. I was most concerned about Remy who … Continued
Sunday May 24, 2020 With a low of 27 degrees here this morning, it’s hard to believe shearing day is in less than 2 weeks, but it is! We’re starting to get all our supplies ready and in a few … Continued
Friday May 1, 2020 So today the state of Utah has relaxed restrictions from red (high risk) to orange (moderate risk). Does that mean we’re open? I’m sorry, but No! The event we had originally planned to host tomorrow would … Continued
Wednesday April 29, 2020 Today I plan to start the clean out of the winter barn bedding. It won’t be finished today but once I start I know it will eventually be finished. The Kubota and I both get tired … Continued
Thursday April 23, 2020 I finally bagged enough beans to have some available for our gardening friends. It’s one way to help support the ranch during these challenging times and also heave your best garden ever! Our 2 local kids … Continued