May Day!
Monday, May 1, 2023 Happy May! There’s a slight hue of green starting to show in the pastures and it’s a most welcome sight. The alpacas are wandering in search of the green shoots and I’ve noticed their hay consumption … Continued
The frogs are alive and well
Sunday April 30. 2023 The frogs are singing! Ever since we’ve lived in Woodland I’ve been fascinated by a unique spring phenomenon. Singing frogs! (Not very common in a desert state) These amazing little creatures bury themselves in the ground … Continued
The Gentle boy
Saturday, April 29, 2023 Thirteen years ago today I became a grandmother! It’s hard to believe the gentle boy is a teenager! But he is and he’s still as gentle as ever. We’re so lucky that he lives only … Continued
Love is love
Friday, April 28, 2023 The animals that currently live at Blue Moon Ranch are a very agreeable bunch. Trust me, we had it other ways. Romulus is the peacekeeper with the males and the girls are just one big family. … Continued
All is well
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 When we first got our alpacas in 1998, I was of course worried about taking care of them because I knew so little about them. A wise old vet said to me, “if you see them … Continued
I love fences
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 An overnight snow storm put us back in a winter mode here. But as long as the fencing is visible I won’t complain! And it is. 😊 More snow this afternoon and then a little warm … Continued
Romulus is ready!
Monday, April 24, 2023 Romulus, AKA McDreamy, has created some beautiful babies for us here. When we purchased him and had him shipped here from Virginia, he was unproven so we did take a bit of a gamble. But I … Continued
A welcome change
Sunday, April 23, 2023 As the snow is receding in some places, the dog’s vole hunts are escalating. The voles have done huge damage to the ground this year because they were hidden from predators under feet of snow … Continued
Earth day! 🌏
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Happy Earth Day! Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Well they are! Their soft padded feet are gentle on the fragile grasses, they do not tear up grass … Continued
Voles beware – the dogs are after you!
Thursday, April 20, 2023 It’s 19 degrees and a few snow flakes are falling. That’s a perfect spring day and a nice slow warm up is expected later in the week. The alpacas are enjoying their warm coats this morning … Continued
More progress
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 The guardian dogs have been fully integrated back to outside life. So now the big garage clean up has begun. I’m too embarrassed to show you what it looked like in there with those dogs living … Continued
Hello Ruthie
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 A little snow today will bring us back to reality but we can handle it. Significant melting continues and the light at the end of the tunnel is brighter. The dogs, both house dogs and guardian … Continued