New Yarn!
Thursday, August 26, 2021 We got more yarn back from the mill and this stuff is gorgeous! Makes even me want to knit! And it reminded me why I’ve been breeding for white fleeces too. The natural colors are beautiful … Continued
Organic Yarn
Sunday, August 22, 2021 I think of our place as an organic operation. What does that mean? I haven’t nor will I pay for a federal certification to use the organic label, but we actually are in total compliance. Definition … Continued
Back to the fleeces
Thursday, August 5, 2021 With birthing season coming to an end I need to refocus some energy on the fleeces. I hope to have a grand selection of yarn and roving available in the online this fall store and it … Continued
Fleeces on the move
Thursday, July 8, 2021 The first 3 fleeces are on their way to our processor in Salt Lake City and I’ll be continually sending 3 more to them each time 3 are ready for pick up. It’s a good system … Continued
Not so lazy days
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 I had hoped to get to the fleece bags yesterday but somehow the day got away from me before that happened. We are enjoying time with our grandson and I guess that’s more important, right? Today … Continued
One more day
Friday, June 18, 2021 The fleece bags are ready, the name cards have been filled out and the barn is as clean as it can be. We’re ready for shearing day. Today I’ll make a run to the grocery store … Continued
Grooming the guardians
Sunday, June 13, 2021 Every time I’m out side I try to have a dog rake and comb in my apron pocket to do more grooming on the guardian dogs. Charlotte is almost done, she’s most agreeable and loves to … Continued
Go with the flow
Friday, June 11, 2021 A very chilly morning (27 degrees) is a problem for tender plants but not for fully fleeced alpacas. And I hope they enjoy every bit of it because the heat is coming back next week. We … Continued
A bump in the road
Thursday, June 10, 2021 So we’ve had a little bump in the road. Instead of shearing tomorrow we will be shearing someday in the future and as of right now we don’t even know when that is. I received an … Continued
Fleeces coming soon
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 The youngest members of the herd are the 2 year old sons of Romulus; Roman, Ryder, Rocky and Remy. Their cria fleeces that we gathered last year were lovely, but this year is the year I’ll … Continued
Countdown to Shearing day
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 The alpaca girls had their last “beach party” at the creek yesterday. From now til shearing day (Friday) they need to stay dry. We’ll add a fence today so the boys will have to do the … Continued
Shearing soon!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 We finally have a shearing date! Friday June 11 is the day we’ll get to see the fleeces we’ve been growing all year and help the animals be more comfortable in the summer heat. We’ve been … Continued