Keep the fleece
Sunday, May 27, 2017 Usually by the end of May I’m pretty darm frustrated that we don’t have a shearing date yet. But it’s been so darn cold this year it’s hard to be upset. I was born with an overabundance … Continued
Some things are meant to be
Friday, May 25, 2017 Well, I didnt think it would happen that fast. But when 2 sweet kittens at the county shelter needed a home and it shows up in my news feed, well, let’s say some things are meant … Continued
Clean out day!
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 It’s finally clean out the barn day! I rather like the warm cozy feel in there right now, and so do the animals, but summer is coming and a nice cool floor will be more appreciated. … Continued
May 23, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 The Pyrenees are shedding their winter coats and white tufts of dog hair are all over the pastures. I do comb and brush all 3 of them as much as I can, but much of it … Continued
Rainy day photos
Monday, May 22, 2017 Cloudy skies and occasional rain yesterday made for some interesting photos. The boys especially seem to know when I’m taking pictures and they really do pose for me. The girls seem a bit more camera shy … Continued
Saturday, May 20
Saturday, May 20, 2017 Well it’s still not warm enough for the baskets of flowers to stay outside overnight, but it looks like we will have a pretty pleasant Saturday. We finally have a plan for getting the winter bedding … Continued
May 18 and 17°
Thursday, May 18, 2017 It’s 17° here this morning! That kind of takes the edge off my urgency with confirming our shearing date. The thought of 60 shivering alpacas just doesn’t sit well in my head. It looks like it will … Continued
More snow?
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Oh my goodness. It’s 29° and snowing! Since the alpacas are still wearing their full winter coats this is just a perfect day for them. The four house dogs are snoring at my feet and are … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day and thank you!
Sunday, May 14, 2017 Happy Mother’s Day! To new moms and old moms, adoptive moms, step moms, moms in heaven, moms to animals and 4 legged moms – thank you for taking care of the ones you love. ❤️ And once … Continued
Spring Open Barn Day!
Saturday, May 13, 2017 Spring Open Barn day is today! High near 60° today and 0% chance of snow. 🙂 Yesterday I let Romulus into the far back pasture and then let the rest of the boys in one at … Continued
Friday May 12
Friday, May 12, 2017 Today is pasture cleanup day and I’ll be making final preparations for our event tomorrow. The weather looks like it will be delightful, maybe a little windy. I do hope you’ll join us! We will be … Continued
Romulus has arrived!
Thursday, May 11, 2017 Romulus arrived around 11 AM yesterday and is settling in nicely. He’s grazing, eating a bit of hay and seems more interested in the girls then the boys, I think that’s good! I’ll run a fecal exam … Continued
He’s almost here :)
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 I just heard that Romulus will be arriving before noon today. If you see the girls trying to look all beautiful you’ll know he’s here. lol We have his suite all ready inside the boys’ barn, so … Continued
May 9, 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 I’m sending out our May newsletter today. I’m using a new service so it was a bit of a learning curve for me to get this one ready. If you’re not on our list and would … Continued