Growing fleeces :)
Wednesday January 16, 2019 The fleeces are looking great this year, well the adults any way. The babies have way more hay in theirs than I’d like but we do not “tip shear” our babies. Our nights are cold all … Continued
Dreaming of summer on dark snowy nights
Tuesday January 15, 2019 More snow is on the way for us, and that’s just fine. We still need quite a bit more snowpack in the mountains to help with the water supplies for next summer. This is a concept … Continued
Knitting day!
Saturday January 12, 2019 Today we’re hosting a beginner knitting class. I love introducing people to the art of wrapping strands of yarn together in a way to create wearable things! Especially when it involves alpaca yarn. It will be … Continued
A delicate question
Friday January 11, 2019 Have you seen what might appear to be “mating” going on in front of the alpaca cam? Rest assured, the fences that separate the boys from the girls are very secure and we even have them … Continued
Colors of winter
Thursday January 10, 2019 I did get the dye pots going yesterday and I’m still evaluating the results of my efforts. It’s in a bubble bath in the sink this morning and I’ll know more when it’s dry. My color … Continued
Taking Photos
Tuesday January 8, 2019 I’m lucky to be surrounded by things I love in a place that is always inspiring me to take more photos. But it never works when I decide – let’s go get some new photos today. … Continued
Snowin’ and blowin’
Monday January 7, 2019 It snowed most of the night with more coming today. But inside the barns it’s all cozy and dry and all the animals are coping well. The wind is ferocious today so most activity will be … Continued
Snow day in Woodland ❄️
Sunday January 6, 2018 The Christmas tree has finally been moved out to the front yard where it will be a place for the birds to rest while they wait for their turn at the feeders. The house dogs are … Continued
Halter training!
Saturday January 5, 2019 It’s time to think about halter training the babies. 🙂 I’ve already noticed some of the moms refusing to let the little ones nurse and that’s a perfect time for me to step in as a … Continued
New Knitting class!
Friday January 4, 2018 We launched our next knitting class yesterday and have a few spots available if you’re interested. Class will be held on Saturday January 12. Follow this link for more information and to register for class. No … Continued
The cats did it!
Thursday January 3, 2018 The alpaca cam has been fixed! The cats apparently had quite a party inside the barn and loosened some wires in the tack area. Lil stinkers. No other animals have access to that area, but it … Continued
Getting back to business
Wednesday January 2, 2018 Well, the house is quiet, the young families have returned to their own homes and we sure did make some happy memories. 🙂 Now the focus shifts back to the ranch and taking care of business … Continued
Christmas Eve!
Monday December 24, 2018 T’was the night before Christmas and all through barn, not a creature was stirring, for they feared no harm. The lights were hung ‘round the barn with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be … Continued