Those faces
Monday, April 5, 2021 One of the things I love about alpacas is how different each of their faces are. It’s the only way I can remember all of their names. Even the ones who are the same solid color … Continued
Why alpacas?
Thursday December 5, 2019 People often ask me why I raise alpacas. Am I doing it for the fleece? Did I want an animal to keep the pastures “mowed”? Did I need some unique lawn ornaments? No to all of … Continued
So much more than fleece!
Sunday April 15, 2018 Many who breed alpacas are focused on the fleece, and I am to a degree as well. But what I love about the alpaca is the essense of the alpaca, the whole beast. I jotted down some … Continued
Rainy Saturday
Saturday, April 8, 2017 It’s pouring rain outside as I type – just as things were almost dry enough for us to work outside. <sigh> Oh well, there’s plenty to do inside too. I hope to finish one of my … Continued
March 16, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017 The pasture snow is almost gone! Never fear, we’ll see more, but the alpacas are now out and exploring all day long and even sleeping outside at night. Chief and Charlotte keep them safe so they … Continued
Friday March 3
Friday, March 3, 2017 We might see temps close to 40° today! I’ll feed some hay out on the snow this morning to get everyone a dose of vitamin D. When all the alpacas are out of the barn, the kittens Friday … Continued
Valentine’s day thoughts
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 It’s Valentine’s Day! Sometimes I think Valentine’s Day is hard for a lot of people if they’re not in a good loving relationship at the time. Even the pressure for kids in school can be overwhelming. Please … Continued
Winter barn keeping
Friday, January 27, 2017 Our temps have dipped below zero again, but all is well inside the barns. I managed to get all the girls out of the barn yesterday so I could tidy up in there a bit. We do what is … Continued
Chocolate soap and Moonshine
Thursday, January 14, 2016 Well I will tell you this – yesterday was a 5 star winter day at Blue Moon Ranch. Bright sun, white snow, no wind and slightly above freezing! Those are the days that make me love winter. 🙂 I … Continued
Happy Earth Day!
Wednesday April 22, 2015 Happy Earth Day! Do you know the alpacas are one of the most earth friendly livestock animals? Well they are! Their soft padded feet are gentle on the fragile grasses, they do not tear up grasses … Continued
A killer view :)
Monday April 20, 2015 Where are the alpacas?? Well, I’ve been letting the alpacas eat the lawns down both in front of and behind the house. We can do this because we’ve planted grasses specifically with that purpose in mind. … Continued
A super glue bond!
Thursday, March 19, 2015 Occasionally a mother and daughter alpaca pair will be very attached throughout their lives. I’ve seen them separated for years, and later reunited, and it really is amazing how strong that bond can be. We have … Continued
alpacas to eat?
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Snow fell all day yesterday and turned the ranch into a winter wonderland! The sun should be bright today so I hope to get out and shoot some good photos. My 4 year old “assistant” will … Continued