March 25
Saturday, March 25, 2017 We have visitors coming this afternoon so we’re hoping the rain doesn’t show up till later this evening. But I’ll tell ya what – that rain is sure making things green up beautifully around here. So … Continued
A visit from the vet
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 When a male alpaca will not be used for breeding, and his behavior is telling me he is waayyyyy too interested in the girls, there’s only one thing to do. Snip snip. Many of our non breeding … Continued
Alpacas 101
Saturday, February 25, 2017 Today we are hosting an Alpacas 101 class for people who might be curious about owning alpacas. The class is full, and we’re excited to share information about these amazing creatures who share our lives at Blue Moon Ranch. It’s a whopping 1 … Continued
August 20 and a video for you
Saturday, August 20, 2016 The new babies look good this morning and all animals seem to be enjoying our 37° morning. Me too! I am ready for fall! Summer and bugs be gone! lol One more baby left to arrive from Mercedes … Continued
Hurry up and wait ;)
Saturday, August 13, 2016 One of the moms we are watching for delivery now is Smiley. This will be our last General Patton baby. There’s a big somebody in there for sure! I didn’t name Smiley, we bought her as an adult, but … Continued
Charlotte and the babies
Saturday, July 16, 2016 A cloudy day is in our forecast and it will be a perfect day for getting more photos of the new babies. Patton and Maybelline discovered each other last night and had some fun races. Jubilee needs a little extra time … Continued
It’s a girl!
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 We have another baby!!! Our second cria has arrived and the first baby we’ve seen from our herdsire SilverLake. She is perfect! Minnie is a great mom and we couldn’t be more thrilled with this little gray girl. Who’s next? I’m … Continued
We have a new baby!
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 We have a baby!!! Zariah decided not to wait til the middle of the night and delivered a gorgeous little boy yesterday afternoon. He’s a full brother to our Moonshine (sold last year) and yes General Patton is his … Continued
A Yaya day!
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 We’re finally getting into the summer swing of things here with a Yaya day with my grandson. I think it will be a regular Tuesday thing now, so if you send an email or text on a Tuesday, … Continued
Girls who know what they want ;)
Monday, June 27, 2016 Madeline, in the photo of the day below is one special alpaca. First of all, she’s an excellent mother, very nurturing, with abundant milk. I love that about her. Secondly, she has given us 2 of our … Continued
2016 babies?
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 So when are the 2016 babies coming? Well, our first babies are “due” July 4. But if you’ve followed us for any previous birthing season you know how unreliable due dates are. So we wait and we watch and … Continued
Monday June 6
Monday June 6, 2016 Music to my ears came in the voice of a 6 year old saying “I wanna go to Yaya’s!” when I was talking to my daughter yesterday. So we had a family day and enjoyed the company of our … Continued
What happened to the alpaca cam?
Friday June 3, 2016 The cam is down again this morning. I know. I am pretty much aware of every single time it goes down. And it has been happening too frequently lately! I’ve talked to the people at barncams.com about … Continued
California beauties
Thursday, April 14, 2016 Winter storm warnings again? I sure hope they’re wrong on this one. Oh sure we could handle more snow on the pastures, but Ed and I are planning to drive to Southern Utah to visit our son this … Continued