Happy Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 9, 2021 Today we celebrate the nurturers among us. Birth moms, step moms, animal moms, and all those who care for the young ones in their lives. If you are lucky enough to have your mom still in … Continued
An unlikely friendship
Friday, May 7, 2021 Blue and Odin the barn cat have had an off again on again relationship since Blue arrived. Odin was the first cat who agreed to play hide and seek with puppy Blue last year, then Blue … Continued
Just having fun
Thursday, May 6, 2021 Although we were focused on Blue and making sure he could not escape, the alpacas also enjoyed the open gate experience. Lots of running and pronking before they settled down to enjoy all the new grass. … Continued
Blue in the Bog
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 We both held our breath as we opened the gate to the new property. Will Blue find a way out? Will we spend the rest of the day chasing him all over Woodland? But he couldn’t … Continued
The deed has been done
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 The gelding event went well and all 3 boys were up and eating with their friends last night. Hopefully we’ll have a calmer male herd and maybe even have little Remy and his brothers join the … Continued
Monday vibes
Monday, May 3, 2021 It’s a cloudy Monday in Woodland and we have a busy day ahead. We’re close to announcing our new visitors policy but it needs a little more thought. The vet is coming to day to do … Continued
I caved and alpacas are happy
Sunday, May 2, 2021 Shortly after I told the girls, Marigold specifically, that I would not open the gate, I figured out that what they wanted most of all was a dip in the creek. And the grass was taller … Continued
Blue skies, sunny days and fresh beans
Friday, April 30, 2021 It looks like we’ll be getting a taste of summer today with temps in the 70’s. Now that the tractor has been repaired I’ll fire up the pasture vac (AKA poop sucker) and clear the alpaca … Continued
Spammers Popup ads and Subscriptions
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Raise your hand if you’re tired of pop up ads every time you try to read an article online. 🤚🏻 Or how about click bait where once you click on the article you have to sign … Continued
Full moon shenanigans
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Occasionally a full moon and a house full of dogs makes it difficult to sleep at night. Last night was one of those nights. <yawn> I could tell from the intensity of the barking that something … Continued
Rainy Monday ☔️ and a video
Monday, April 26, 2021 It’s a rainy snowy Monday and a perfect day to continue with my doll making lessons. So that’s where I’ll spend some good hours today. As I type, the alpacas are wandering in the light rain … Continued
Livestock guardian dogs
Sunday, April 25, 2021 I read two stories last week about devastating dog attacks on alpaca herds. Did you know dogs kill more alpacas than all other predators in North America? It’s true. Stray dogs, even happy neighborhood dogs can … Continued