Tuesday, September 15, 2015 So what’s happening with the online store? Well I’ll tell you! There was a major update to the software, and I’m finding some glitches with some of the items. I’ll probably have to redo the whole … Continued
Monday, September 14, 2015 I took my camera out into the pastures last night just before sunset and the babies seemed to know I was looking for cute faces. They didn’t disappoint me and I’ll be using the photos over … Continued
Saturday, September 12, 2015 Yesterday we sold all 5 of our baby boy alpacas from this year. Bittersweet. But mostly sweet because #1 I know they will be loved and well cared for, and #2 they will all be together! … Continued
Thursday, September 10, 2015 When we first bought alpacas in 1998, I was drawn to the warm colors of browns and fawn for our new little herd. I didn’t care much for the black ones, maybe because they were hard … Continued
Friday, September 4, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions on finding a helper for Chief. Our local shelter is unique in that they will allow dogs into situations like ours, most shelters require that the dog be a house pet. … Continued
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 It’s September! A pretty busy month for us, getting ready for Open Barn Days but I sure do love the cool nights, changing colors of the trees and having more inside time for spinning and knitting. … Continued
Sunday, August 30, 2015 Wow, did you see that full moon last night? The full moon brings out lots of night predators so our guardian dogs work over time. I heard coyotes howling and a few other strange noises but … Continued
Thursday, August 13, 2015 Today will be another breeding day. A long long time ago, when we boarded our alpacas, I’d say to the woman who boarded them, “will you please get that girl bred!” Having absolutely no idea what … Continued
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Visitors coming today, it’s another soap making day and my kitchen table is covered with mountains of gorgeous roving that need to be weighed and bagged. I really believe it’s good to be busy, as long … Continued
Monday, August 10, 2015 If there is one day during the week that I let myself take a bit of a break, that day would be Monday. Weekends are usually filled with visitors and projects that need to be completed … Continued
Monday, August 3, 2015 Whew! So glad I was here for this latest birth. Both legs stuck back and a very big baby as well. Angelica knew she needed help and did not resist at all when I approached her … Continued
Friday, July 31, 2015 A full moon tonight, a Blue Moon even – will this be the day Angelica chooses? They say the cria chooses the week, but the mom picks the day. Breeding was a little chaotic as usual … Continued
Thursday, July 30, 2015 The plan for today is to do some breedings for a few 2016 babies. It definitely disrupts the calm serene atmosphere I like about this place, but it’s the only way I know of to make … Continued