I’m baaaaack!
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 I’m back after a delightful visit with my parents in Kentucky. Ed held down the fort quite well and is more than ready to have me take over all farm chores today. 🙂 St. Patrick’s Day … Continued
See ya later!
Friday, March 13, 2015 Hopefully the cams will continue to run smoothly in my absence, and I will post updates if and when I can. I know there is no Wi-Fi at my destination so it might be a while. … Continued
Give me back my email
Thursday, March 12, 2015 Living as far out in the boonies as we do, communication can often be a challenge. Our cell phones get reception occasionally, but email has always been what I can count on …. Until yesterday! For … Continued
Farmer capes? ;)
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 We’re seeing little hints of green come up in the pastures, and the alpacas are wandering over in search of the new sprouts. We keep the larger pastures closed off until the growth is substantial, but … Continued
Who will feed me?
Monday, March 9, 2015 I will be away later this week visiting my parents in Kentucky. Hubby Ed (AKA my boyfriend) will stay here to manage things at the ranch. He generally does not do any animal feeding, so there … Continued
Essential oils class today!
Saturday, March 7, 2015 Today we are hosting a class on how to safely use essential oils with animals. I’ve been a fan of essential oils for many years starting back in 1998 when I learned massage therapy. Now using … Continued
The sounds of silence
Friday, March 6, 2015 One of the things most people love about Blue Moon Ranch is the the quiet. You might hear a cow in the distance, or the dogs barking their greeting, but mostly it’s just quiet. That is, … Continued
Just one little drop
Thursday, March 5, 2015 Today I have some helpers coming and we’ll get blood samples from all the 2014 babies. This allows us to get them in the alpaca registry, and proves that their parents are who we say are. … Continued
Can you see me now?
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 It looks like a winter wonderland again here. ❄️ The alpacas hunkered down inside the barn for most of the day yesterday while it snowed. I think they’ll be happy to get out and explore today. … Continued
Monday March 2
Monday, March 2, 2015 It’s another snow day for us at Blue Moon Ranch. I’ll try to keep my enthusiasm down as I know it can be irritating to people who are sick of snow. hee hee. I need to … Continued
Relax! It’s the weekend!
Saturday, February 28, 2015 Will it snow today? Actually the only way to know is look out the window. I got another load of hay stacked in the hay barn yesterday so snow is fine if it happens. I’m still … Continued
Friday, February 27, 2015 We got a new dusting of snow, and everything is white again. 🙂 Today I plan to warm up my photo printer and get those sample note cards ready. Most of my good photos are still … Continued
love those babies ❤️
Thursday, February 26, 2015 Each of the 2015 babies has now had their first experience walking on a halter and lead. Of course Scarlett gets the prize, she acts like she was born to do it, what an unusual little … Continued
Training day part two
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 We’ve scheduled more training for the babies today. Even though we no longer take any of them to shows, we think it’s good for them to know how to walk on a lead. Rusty is the … Continued