Wednesday, March 30, 2016 One more snowy day and we should get back to spring like weather again. But I know one alpaca here who couldn’t be happier about the weather. If you recall, our herdsire SilverLake spent the winter in California, and came back to Utah about … Continued
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Yes it is snowing again. The pastures are white, the halter training session has been cancelled and we’re back in winter mode. I think I’ll be able to get caught up on two online classes that have … Continued
Monday, March 28, 2016 If you look at the weather information on the alpaca cam page it looks like we’re in for a big winter storm. Well I’m glad it waited so at least the kids got to hunt for eggs without snow. There’s always knitting or spinning by the fire … Continued
Saturday, March 26, 2016 Visitors coming this morning and more this afternoon, and between chores I better find time to dye those eggs! But hey, it’s not snowing! 🙂 I’m not sure how many of you who read this page also read our … Continued
Friday, March 25, 2016 More snow today. I wonder how the easter bunny will hide eggs in all this white stuff? lol Actually I still think it’s beautiful when it snows here. It slows us down and there’s nothing wrong with that. I … Continued
Thursday, March 24, 2016 It looks like more snow for us tonight and tomorrow, I think I’ll leave the chickens in their coop for a few more days. We have three female alpacas here from California that I need to be … Continued
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Here’s a little update on Charlotte. She passed a test with the chickens! (This is after failing a test with the chickens last fall when she arrived). The hens have been fine in their coop all … Continued
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Thank you for all the kind comments on our loss of Luna, She was a very special girl and leaves behind many of her genetics in our herd and in other herds around the country. A son in … Continued
Sunday, March 20, 2016 Happy First Day of Spring! Spring seems to come much later to Woodland than to lower elevations around here, but that’s OK with us. It will warm up eventually. We’re expecting our shearing day will be in early … Continued
Saturday, March 19, 2016 It’s a not so balmy 17° here this morning. I expected it to be cold overnight so I put a coat on dear old Luna. It’s hard for me to believe that she is 18 years old … Continued
Friday, March 18, 2016 I’m hoping it’s warm enough for me to sit outside this afternoon to do some checking for cria movement. We have a bit of warming up to do – it’s 27° as I type. I have great hopes for Roxy Rose … Continued
Thursday, March 17, 2016 Well it is indeed St Patrick’s day so here is your Irish blessing for the day! May your day be touched with a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart and warmed by smiles by … Continued
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 It was so cold here yesterday I had to go back to wearing my extreme winter coat and was very happy to get inside by the fire at the end of the day. Luckily the animals … Continued