Mothers and daughters
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 It would be so much easier to sell alpacas if I didn’t pay such close attention to their community and relationships. But I do know that stress is a killer for these creatures and I want … Continued
Yay for rain! (and snow)
Monday, May 24, 2021 The clouds this weekend brought us rain and snow and we’re grateful for both. Keeping the grass green and growing is critical to what we do. Grass feeds alpacas, alpacas grow fleece, fleece makes yarn and … Continued
A snowy doll making day
Sunday, May 23, 2021 We got snow overnight! And more is expected this morning with rain this afternoon. I’m so glad our tour day was yesterday, the weather was fine except for a bit of wind. The alpacas and dogs … Continued
Appreciating the drops
Friday, May 21, 2021 It looks like the rain today will postpone my pasture clean up day, but hey – you know how we feel about rain! We love it! I might even decide to just get on the tractor … Continued
Bogart gives us a scare
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 When we see alpacas in a huddle we know something is up, did someone just drop a baby, are they trying to stomp a racoon or other small creature? And why is the dog barking like … Continued
Small World
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 I must share a little story I heard yesterday. My sister (who lives in Chicago) was talking to her daughter in law about her new job tending bar in Chicago. A customer requested a drink and … Continued
Can you dance? 💦
Monday, May 17, 2021 We’ve been doing the rain dance here and so far all we have are some lovely clouds. Gotta keep dancin’! The good news is my hay guy called and told me he’ll get a good share … Continued
Takin’ a rest
Sunday, May 16, 2021 Farming, if you have animals, is a 365 day a year job and I’m really OK with that. But some days you just have to call it a resting day. Which means we’ll try to not … Continued
Rain needed – apply here!
Saturday, May 15, 2021 We’re praying for rain here, for our pastures and for the hay that is trying to grow for our 2021 winter storage. We’re very fortunate that we do have rights to use the creek water for … Continued
Beautiful birds and a tiny announcement
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 A snow day in May is kind of a treat I think. It didn’t stick on the ground, just made the dogs and alpacas run around more and all the bugs went back to sleep. The … Continued
It’s a love thing
Monday, May 10, 2021 Geneva, one of our gray alpacas has a serious crush on our grandson. She was out grazing in the field with her friends and she noticed that he was standing near the barn. She raced to … Continued