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
Making memories
Wednesday August 14, 2019. Today will be the last private tour we host until after our open barn day and August 24. There will be plenty of opportunities after the 24th if you are interested in having the ranch to … 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
Those first five days
Sunday August 11, 2019 The first five days in a cria’s life are the most critical. Our little fighter Rocky is on day 5 today. Yesterday he was a bit flat, seemed confused and very tired. I offered him a … Continued
Baby races
Friday August 9, 2019 I had a bit of a heart attack this morning when I looked out and couldn’t see Rocky or his mom Marcella. My concern was that is was 46 degrees and one of them was in … Continued
We have a baby!
Saturday August 2, 2019 We have our first baby! Not from Madeline who i am still watching closely but from Allegra, Ramona’s mom. Dad is Romulus of course. He arrived a little before 11 am and was running a few … Continued
Where do alpacas give birth?
Tuesday July 23, 2019 Where do these alpacas give birth? Pretty much wherever they want to. I do not confine them or separate them from the herd as the end of the pregnancy approaches. Of course it would make it … Continued
See a baby kicking inside it’s mom!
Wednesday June 19, 2019 I love sitting out with the herd on a summer day and watching for cria movement inside the mamas that I think are pregnant. Madeline’s baby was definitely saying Hello! I hope you can see what … Continued
Babies for 2019?
Friday April 5 2019 Because the temps have been agreeable this week, I’ve spent a bit of time outside staring at alpaca bellies looking for cria movement to confirm pregnancies. This is about as scientific as mud, but I enjoy … Continued
Halter training!
Saturday January 5, 2019 It’s time to think about halter training the babies. 🙂 I’ve already noticed some of the moms refusing to let the little ones nurse and that’s a perfect time for me to step in as a … Continued
Portrait in black and white.
Sunday December 2, 2018 Snow is falling this morning and the guardian dogs are snuggled in the hay feeders. I love it when I see that on the alpaca cam. The 3 cats are doing ok together, the boys are … Continued
Golden hour babies
Friday November 2, 2018 A dusting of snow turned everything white for a while yesterday but by late afternoon it all melted and things were golden again. The winds are changing and I’m glad we have firewood stacked all around … Continued
Getting our Vitamin D
Thursday October 18, 2018 As the hours of daylight are shrinking, the alpacas know that winter is coming. And some how they know they will need extra Vitamin D. And they even know how to solve this problem! They rest … Continued
Home Sweet Home
Wednesday October 16, 2018 Monterey was wonderful but it’s a good feeling knowing that you are where you’re supposed to be. And this is where I’m supposed to be. Yes it is a 7 day a week kind of job because … Continued