July 12, 2014
Saturday July 12 We have had 3 days of wonderful evening rains and the pastures loved that! Lush new growth is showing up all all over. We have also sold enough alpacas that our pastures are not overtaxed and it’s … Continued
Let the breeding begin!
Thursday, July 10, 2014 Breeding season has begun for the 2015 babies. We started with bringing over General Patton of course, and the ladies were happy to see him. Since we sold little Brigadier, I’m hoping to have a few … Continued
Monday July 7
Monday, July 7, 2014 The 3 babies are now a little tribe and provide so much entertainment. They look for their moms when they get hungry but spend most of their time exploring together. We’ll be having visitors this afternoon, … Continued
Weaning time
Monday, June 30, 2014 After a very busy weekend with lots of interesting guests we will get back to alpacas today. The 4 little boys who are nearing their first birthday have a “suite” all ready for them in the … Continued
One week celebration
The Solstice babies, Scarlett and Mojo, celebrated one week of life by doing some racing last night. I had my phone with me, so I tried to capture some of it.
A very important day
Friday, June 27, 2014 This probably is a perfect place for a 4 year old to hang out for a day. Complete with puddles for splashing (thanks to neighbors flood irrigation that spills over into our pastures), gentle animals everywhere, … Continued
Who will be next?
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Which mom will be next to have her cria? I’m thinking it will be our black mom, Minnie. Minnie is one of those beautiful blacks that is almost blue black from the skin all the way … Continued
Saturday happenings
Saturday, June 14, 2014 The target for today is the boys barn and pasture. We need to get it ready to move the little boys over and rebuild some of the low spots that get icy in the winter. When … Continued
Waiting for babies
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Our 4 year old grandson is spending the day here today, so I’m sort of hoping the 2 crias whose arrival is so close will not choose today. 🙂 But we’ll certainly handle it if today … Continued
A lovely distraction
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 While trying to get things ready for shearing day on Saturday, I have been making frequent trips outside to check on Miranda, and I always have my camera with me, just in case. Our nesting swallows … Continued
We’re almost ready!
Friday May 16, 2014 Just a few final touches for setting up today and we’ll be ready for our first ever Spring Open Barn Day tomorrow! I remember when we first decided to hold and Open Barn day in the … Continued
Thursday May 8
Thursday May 8, 2014 Bits of snow yesterday, more rain this morning, but for some reason most of the herd wanted to stay out of the barn last night. It wasn’t a downpour and they do have lots of fleece … Continued