Friday, March 25, 2016 More snow today. I wonder how the easter bunny will hide eggs in all this white stuff? lol Actually I still think it’s beautiful when it snows here. It slows us down and there’s nothing wrong with that. I … Continued
Thursday, March 24, 2016 It looks like more snow for us tonight and tomorrow, I think I’ll leave the chickens in their coop for a few more days. We have three female alpacas here from California that I need to be … Continued
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 I saw Minnie’s baby kicking yesterday! How fun, this will be a cria from our handsome SilverLake who is currently in California but should be on his way home soon. We’ve had some beautiful gray crias from Minnie when bred to gray, so we will see if the trend continues. Minnie is … Continued
Friday, October 16, 2015 Today our friends from California are driving to Utah to pick up Silver Lake. We co-own him with them and it’s time for him to go make some beautiful babies in California! We both know how … Continued
Sunday, October 11, 2015 Well, if you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat to hear how the dog interview went and if we have a new guardian in the pastures, you can relax and get back on that … Continued
Thursday, August 13, 2015 Today will be another breeding day. A long long time ago, when we boarded our alpacas, I’d say to the woman who boarded them, “will you please get that girl bred!” Having absolutely no idea what … Continued
Monday, August 3, 2015 Whew! So glad I was here for this latest birth. Both legs stuck back and a very big baby as well. Angelica knew she needed help and did not resist at all when I approached her … Continued
Saturday, August 1, 2015 No Blue Moon babies were born yesterday, I’d have lost a bet for sure! But oh my that moon was gorgeous last night. I’ll see if any of the right girls are interested in a ‘meet … Continued
Friday, July 31, 2015 A full moon tonight, a Blue Moon even – will this be the day Angelica chooses? They say the cria chooses the week, but the mom picks the day. Breeding was a little chaotic as usual … Continued
Thursday, July 30, 2015 The plan for today is to do some breedings for a few 2016 babies. It definitely disrupts the calm serene atmosphere I like about this place, but it’s the only way I know of to make … Continued
Thursday, July 23, 2015 Our evening thunderstorms always make me concerned about any of the newest babies wandering out of the barn and getting soaked, so I have been putting little coats them at night. Why all the fuss you … Continued
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Yay! Smiley finally delivered her cria on a perfect day – right at noon. This is the first cria out of Stetson that we’ve seen here and I am thrilled. Packed with blinding bright white fleece … Continued
Monday, July 20, 2015 While I was busy skirting fleeces in the driveway, Piper delivered her baby without any encouragement from me at all! The funny thing is I’ve been wondering if she was actually pregnant. I saw no fetal … Continued