How’s Benji?
Saturday, June 17, 2023 It’s been dipping into the 30’s at night lately and of course I fret about any of the alpacas getting too cold! But they remind me they are not little naked babies and they are really … 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
Benji update
Saturday, December 3, 2022 I always fret about moving the juvenile boys in with the bachelors. And until you’ve seen a 200 pound male jump on a little guy you might not understand my angst. The point is, there is … Continued
Benji the Bachelor
Saturday, November 26, 2022 Big changes for Benji and the bachelors yesterday! It was time to button up the bachelor pad with the tarps, so Benji’s private access was closed off. When you have kids around who love to help, … Continued
Baby Benji’s bachelor buddies
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 So far so good. I moved 2 of our sweetest boys, Rocky and Roman in with Benji. It’s not that big of a deal because they were actually standing right next to each other separated be … Continued
So how’s Benji?
Saturday, November 5, 2022 I’ve been asked how our little Benjamin is doing. So I’ll tell you. He’s actually doing great. Since we moved him he has shown no signs of stress. It seems he feels like one of the … Continued
How’s Benji?
Sunday, October 9, 2022 We have moved little boys into the big boys pasture every year for more than 20 years. They usually pace and hum and act miserable for at least a few days . For some wonderful reason … Continued
An unlikely friendship
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Happy October! As of today it’s my favorite month of the year and I plan to be mindful to enjoy every bit of it. 🍁🍂 Very often when I’m in the barn I see Millie (our … Continued
Little Benjamin
Friday, July 8, 2022 Our only male in the girls barn is tiny Benjamin. He’ll be one year old this month month and so far isn’t showing any signs of male type behavior. He’s far too tiny to be in … Continued
Oh Benjamin!
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 They say the very finest fleeces attract the most hay. And if that’s true Benjamin has the finest fleece I’ve ever had here. And it’s a disaster! Baby fleeces are always a challenge to prepare for … Continued
What to do about Benjamin?
Thursday, February 10, 2022 Our 2021 birthing season was a good one. First born was little Benjamin, son of Ava and Stetson. In all honesty I always prefer females, but when I see a cute healthy baby boy of course … Continued
Thank you babies
Thursday, September 23, 2021 When we’ve had “challenging” years, it’s usually those adorable babies who cause me to loose sleep and question my sanity. I remember them all and I’m so grateful for the smooth birthing and baby season we … Continued