Happy Halloween!
Tuesday October 31, 2017 Ahhh, Halloween in the country. Do you know what happens….nothing! lol Kids are not going to bother coming here where they have to walk so far between houses so if we want to see any costumed … Continued
Monday October 30, 2017
Monday October 30, 2017 The alpacas were successfully delivered to their new home yesterday and it went so much better than our first attempt! The new owner is very happy and the girls will adjust to a new home in … Continued
Moving Alpacas take 2
Sunday October 29, 2017 We have borrowed a truck and hope to get the girls moved to their new home today. The trailer is all hooked up and we even built a ramp for them this time. Weather is still … Continued
Trailing of the Sheep – Woodland style
Saturday October 28, 2017 Every year in the fall, the shepherds bring the sheep down from the mountains and move them through town. The sound of hundreds (maybe thousands) of little sheep feet walking down Lower River Road is something … Continued
Friday October 27, 2017
Friday October 27, 2017 There must have been some major tussling going on around the main cam station yesterday and I found it upside down and in the hay feeder. I thought I fixed it but for now the only cam … Continued
Caring for the old ones
Thursday October 26, 2017 Our alpaca herd is aging. And because we do not support the meat market, we will be caring for these old souls for as long as they need us to. Their fiber isn’t the softest any … Continued
Wednesday October 25, 2017
Wednesday October 25, 2017 I have to wonder how long these gorgeous Indian Summer type days will last. We’re expecting a high today near 65°! I won’t complain. Today I need to reconstruct some fencing that blew over while we were … Continued
Tuesday October 24, 2017
Tuesday October 24, 2017 If anyone knows where my ambition went, please let me know because I can’t seem to find it anywhere around here! A flight to Chicago is not anywhere as daunting at other trips we’ve taken but … Continued
Wednesday October 18, 2017
Wednesday October 18, 2017 So where was this beautiful fall weather when we had our Open Barn days? My goodness it’s been lovely outside lately. The alpacas might disagree with me, they’ve been seeking the shade of the barn during … Continued
Livestock Guardian Rescue Dogs
Tuesday October 17, 2017 I get asked questions about our livestock guardian dogs almost as much as about our alpacas. Let me talk just a bit today about rescue dogs. Oh the idea is wonderful, idyllic even. But the reality is that … Continued
Monday October 18, 2017
Monday October 18, 2017 It was a beautiful fall Sunday and we took some time off to spend it with family. Sometimes you just have to readjust your priorities, you know? 😉 Today we’ll think about our broken down truck and … Continued
The best laid plans….
Sunday October 15, 2017 We loaded the girls into the trailer, paperwork in hand, map set on the new phone showing us the route and off we went. 20 minutes later a big POP from the engine of our dear … Continued
Saturday October 14, 2017
Saturday October 14, 2017 Today we’ll be delivering two of our girls to their new home. It’s always kind of bitter sweet when we do. I’m happy for new owners and their enthusiasm but I do miss each and every … Continued
Inspired by the corn mazes
Thursday October 12, 2017 I spent most of the day yesterday building a maze for the girls to wander in. Why in the world would I do that? #1 It makes it easier for me to catch any animal that I … Continued