How far can Natural weaning go?
Monday January 16, 2022 Our last batch of babies were born in 2021. Benji, Raina and Ruthie were all born with in a week or 2 of each other. As always I let the moms wean the babies when they … Continued
Good dogs and wild turkeys
Sunday, January 15, 2023 The barking told us something was too close to the fenceline. Both dogs were on high alert. It took a while but then we saw the potential intruder. A wild turkey. ha. It left quickly and … Continued
We’re doing OK
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 We’re getting a break in the storms today and I can even see the sun peeking out a bit. yay! The snow is still too deep for the alpacas to venture out, but the dogs have … Continued
Stuck in snow!
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 I really am a winter lovin’ gal, but holy moly we could use a little break from the snow here. Just to catch our breath and get the gates open! Sheesh. I might have to try … Continued
Barn Magic
Monday, January 9, 2023 Farmer Ed has been doing most of the chores around here until my hand heals. But I do put my coat on (which is not as easy as you might think) and go out to the … Continued
❤️ my guardian dogs
Sunday, January 8, 2023 The guardian dogs have been clever in creating their own snow paths around the ranch. And so far, staying where they are supposed to be. Blue is still very respectful of the hot wire fencing and … Continued
How’s Benji?
Saturday, January 7, 2023 It’s been a while since I’ve done an update on our little Benji. He’s absolutely fine, no worries. I checked on him frequently once we took down the fencing and made him one of the official … Continued
Do alpacas like snow?
Friday, January 6, 2023 It’s still snowing! Visitors often ask if alpacas like the snow. They definitely prefer the cold weather, and some of them don’t mind the snow. If it’s really windy and blowing snow most of them will … Continued
All in a winter day
Thursday, January 5, 2023 We saw sunshine yesterday! We even had a bit of melting which made our icicles even longer. The guardian dogs have made paths so they can get to all areas they feel responsible for. To watch … Continued
So much snow!
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 The forecast and current conditions for Woodland Utah said cloudy all day yesterday. Funny thing, every time we looked out the window it was snowing! And we look out the windows a lot here. lol … Continued
A crazy start to a new year.
Monday, January 2, 2023 Well what would you like to hear first, the good news or the bad news? Let’s get the bad news over with. Blue, who still had not recovered from his firework trauma, came in the house … Continued
Happy New Year!
Sunday, January 1, 2023 Guess who crashed our party last night? Blue!!! He did! We were playing games in the great room and who strolls through – the big white outside dog! The fireworks started early here, like 8 pm … Continued
The Lobster saga 🦞 and other composting thoughts
Thursday, December 30, 2022 I am happy to report that the company who sold us the live lobsters from Maine have graciously refunded the entire amount of the purchased and were extremely apologetic. If ever you do decide to order … Continued
Fuddlemuss Thursday
Thursday, December 29, 2022 It snowed off and on all day yesterday much to the delight of our younger house guests. Looks like another storm will hit us tomorrow so the fun will not stop. lol We’re running the … Continued