Saturday June 9, 2018 Another shearing day is in the books. Our volunteer helpers were amazing – all had done it before and everything went so smoothly from start to finish. Thank you to Wes, Ivy, Sharon, Janna, Beth, Todd, Meggan … Continued
Friday June 8, 2018 It’s 47° at 6 am and we’re getting ready to remove those fleeces! They’ll be so happy when it’s over and so will I. Photo of the day: These two are ready to watch. lol
Thursday June 7, 2018 The shearers will arrive tonight and the fun begins tomorrow morning at 7:00 am. I’ll create the pens for holding animals inside the barn today and try to anticipate every detail of the day before it … Continued
Wednesday June 6, 2018 Well I think the barn is just about ready for shearing day. We moved all the leftover hay from the barn floor to the composting zone. Thanks Meg, we couldn’t have done it without you! I … Continued
Tuesday June 5, 2018 Shearing day preparations continue. Today the barn gets it’s final clean up. I like to leave a bit of leftover hay on the floor for the girls to kush on, because that concrete can be kind … Continued
Monday June 4, 2018 I’ll probably be hosing down some alpacas while I’m watering trees and plants today. 80° is too warm for pacas in full fleece! I can’t let any of them near the creek this week, it’s too … Continued
Sunday June 3, 2018 We’re in the home stretch toward shearing day and it’s going to be a warm week. Some of the girls are overheating a bit so they’ll be looking for extra shade this week. And I might have … Continued
Friday June 1, 2018 Whooo-hooo, it’s June! Gonna be a busy month for Blue Moon Ranch with shearing day and babies arriving. It’s all good! For the past 20 years I’ve heard so many alpaca myths and I think I’ll … Continued
Thursday May 31, 2018 We’re putting down roots today. As in tree roots! Before we built the house we currently live in, an apple tree stood right about where I am sitting as I type. I said I’d someday replace that … Continued
Wednesday May 30, 2018 Our first baby could be arriving in 2 weeks, or today, or in a month. Yep, that’s how alpacas roll. My watch is intensifying each day and I won’t be too far away from here during … Continued
Tuesday May 29, 2018 I know most people love long weekends, but I love getting back to my routine. 🙂 It’s time to focus on shearing day now and making sure it will go as smoothly as possible. The way … Continued
Monday May 28, 2018 “While only one day of the year is dedicated to honoring our veterans, American’s must never forget the sacrifices many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedom” — Congressman … Continued
Sunday May 27, 2018 We had a busy Saturday with tour groups and planting projects but then our “happy hour’”was well deserved. Today will be a repeat! Rain might show up this afternoon but the plants and grass seed we put … Continued