A rainy snowy Thursday
Thursday, March 23, 2017 Snow and rain is in the forecast for today. The herd has so much fleece growth by this time of year they are pretty impervious to the weather. I see many of them are outside this … Continued
A visit from the vet
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 When a male alpaca will not be used for breeding, and his behavior is telling me he is waayyyyy too interested in the girls, there’s only one thing to do. Snip snip. Many of our non breeding … Continued
It’s not about religion
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 It’s not every day you get to have a Relief Society President come to scoop poop with you but yep, it happened here yesterday. If you do not live in Utah and are not sure what … Continued
March 19, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017 Oh my, what a delightful Saturday that was. Perfect weather for working outside lasted all day and even our grandson said, “farm work is good!” I really believe to have work you love is a wonderful … Continued
March 18, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017 The big thaw continues and I hope we can get some of the messy slush moved away from the front of the barn. Our grandson will be here with us today and he’ll get a chance … Continued
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Friday, March 17, 2017 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How appropriate that we are watching the ranch turn green all around us. 🙂 The only animal who is still sleeping in the barn at night now is dear old Betty the … 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
The ides of March
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Nearing 60° today? Oh my! I need a few more days of warm and dry to be able to tackle the frozen mess in front of the barn but we’re getting close. There is a slight hue … Continued
Smells and sounds of spring
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Our snow continues to melt as some parts of the country brace for the biggest storm of the year. We already had our share! Today it wil be near 60° here and that will be just … Continued
Monday March 13
Monday, March 13, 2017 It’s been delightfully springlike here and the boy alpacas have decided it’s warm enough to go wading in the creek! They don’t care that they have to walk through snow to get there. Silly boys. I … Continued
Daylight savings and new roving
Sunday, March 12, 2017 Did you remember to turn your clocks ahead? <yawwwwn> Kind of silly I think, but they didn’t ask me. I did some spring cleaning of my fiber areas yesterday in anticipation of shearing this year and … Continued
An outdoor view of things
Friday, March 10, 2017 We now have the outside cam working! I need to do some rewiring once more of the snow melts but for now I think it will work. Many of the girls have decided to sleep outside … Continued