Peace
Sunday, December 11, 2022 The winds are howling as a new storm approaches but all is well is the barns. I love it at night when I’m doing the last check of the day and all alpacas are chewing cud, … Continued
Be careful Smiley!
Saturday, December 10, 2022 Next week will be the last week to get anything shipped from our store for Christmas. Alpacas socks have been very popular this season as always. I’ve reordered inventory twice and won’t be able to get … Continued
Need sunshine? Add more lights!
Friday, December 9, 2022 It’s another gray winter day and it makes me glad for all the bright and happy lights around at this time of year! The sun definitely stays hidden too often in December, but we know how … Continued
Waiting for Juno memories
Thursday, December 8, 2022 This time last year we were awaiting the arrival of Juno. Poor Blue was a solo dog after we lost our dear Charlotte the day after Thanksgiving, and I was so glad to have found a … Continued
Are you ready?
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 As I sit here trying to come up with a post for today I remember being moved by something my sister in law shared a few years ago. And today I noticed it has been shared … Continued
Feeding alpacas
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Feeding alpacas their hay is the last thing we do at the end of the day. Why? No matter what the weather, alpacas will generate heat when they digest their food. So by feeding them late … Continued
Amazing dogs 🐾
Monday, December 5, 2022 We got about 4 more inches of white fluff overnight, and that’s fine except that there’s an icy layer under it all from some melting yesterday. And that combined with uneven ground makes for lots of … Continued
Winter birds
Monday, December 4, 2022 We are so lucky to have so many feathered friends visit Blue Moon Ranch in the winter months. Of course I keep the feeders filled, but I think even more attractive is the running water in … Continued
Benji update
Saturday, December 3, 2022 I always fret about moving the juvenile boys in with the bachelors. And until you’ve seen a 200 pound male jump on a little guy you might not understand my angst. The point is, there is … Continued
Weather forecasters
Friday, December 2, 2022 Our alpacas have an uncanny ability to predict the weather, much better that the forecasters actually! I don’t know how they do it, but they know when it will rain or snow a few minutes before … Continued
And the sun came out once again 🌞
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 A snowstorm, a doctors appointment, a dog grooming appointment, a dead car battery, and a trip to restock dog food, what could possibly go wrong? Ha, everything. There’s no need to share all the stressful details … Continued
Winter has arrived. ❄️
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 I’d say winter has arrived! It’s a balmy 12° F and it’s still snowing. The roads are a mess and plows are trying to clear up the problem areas. Stay home if you can and give … Continued
Nap when you need to!
Monday, November 28, 2022 As we get into the craziness of the holidays, please remember to take care of yourself. Nap as needed, do not try to do too much in any one day and feel free to say No … Continued
What about Mojo?
Sunday, November 27, 2022 The family has all returned to their own homes and it’s just the two of us again. It’s all good. I spent most of the day yesterday hanging out with the bachelor herd to be sure … Continued