Two more days!
Thursday, June 9, 2016 Two more days and we’ll have naked alpacas! It will take me a few days to relearn all their new faces, but their personalities help give me clues as I sort it out. Then we’ll stay busy getting … Continued
Wednesday June 8
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 The fleece shed is almost cleaned out and I’ll be able to get the last few bags all done today I’m sure. We’ve had visitors every day this week, and more coming today but it’s all good and … Continued
Brave kittens!
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Well, there went my plan for keeping the kittens confined until they got a little older! They keep finding ways to escape their kennel, but they are staying very close to home base as they observe the world around … Continued
Monday June 6
Monday June 6, 2016 Music to my ears came in the voice of a 6 year old saying “I wanna go to Yaya’s!” when I was talking to my daughter yesterday. So we had a family day and enjoyed the company of our … Continued
Kitten update
Sunday June 5, 2016 Garbo and Friday, our new kittens, are growing and thriving. They have plenty of room to play and run around inside their kennel but they really want to get out and explore the ranch. I understand! But … Continued
One more week with fleeces on
Saturday June 4, 2016 We’re in the final stretch before shearing day. One more week! Lots of prep work goes on before the event to make sure all goes smoothly on the big day. I’ll be getting bags labeled, menu planned, … Continued
What happened to the alpaca cam?
Friday June 3, 2016 The cam is down again this morning. I know. I am pretty much aware of every single time it goes down. And it has been happening too frequently lately! I’ve talked to the people at barncams.com about … Continued
Welcome back
Thursday June 2, 2016 Tree swallows come back to Blue Moon Ranch every year and build a nest in an old bird house that we put out on the back deck for them. These amazing and beautiful birds eat a … Continued
Saturday May 28
Saturday, May 28, 2016 What are you doing for fun today? We’re going to finally clear the winter bedding out of the barn! whooo-hooo! The plan is to “get er done” before a large tour group comes this afternoon. We finally have a day … Continued
Kitten progress
Friday, May 27, 2016 The new kittens are doing well! Garbo, the girl is a little bigger than Friday, her brother, but Friday holds his own in the kitten wrestling matches. They are so entertaining as they play together! It will … Continued
The little things
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Do you know how nice it is when your son calls and says “Hey mom, I’m in the area, can I come make dinner for you guys tonight?” Very nice!! And the dinner was awesome. 🙂 We had some … Continued
Natural Weaning
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Weaning is a process, not an event around here. Almost all the babies from last year have been naturally weaned by their moms. Tiny little James Brown is the last hanger-on, and that’s OK with his mom and everyone else here. The process … Continued