Miracles
Monday, June 23, 2014 No matter how many times I’ve witnessed births, I am awestruck every time of the miracles that abound in the process. That the mom can push this creature out of her body, that she knows it’s … Continued
Babies are here!
Sunday, June 22, 2014 We have babies!!!! Two at once! Born about 30 minutes apart, both babies and first time moms are doing great this morning. I tried to keep them in front of the cam, but healthy active babies … Continued
Clear skies ahead!
Friday, June 20, 2014 OK girls, we have a string of about 10 days of beautiful 70 degree weather and no freezing nights. Perfect weather for new babies don’t you think? It’s just that I’m getting excited to meet the … Continued
Getting closer
Thursday, June 19, 2014 It dipped below freezing again overnight but I think we will be on a warming trend now. Once the sun comes out, the alpacas love this cold weather and graze in the farther pastures much longer … Continued
Snow on June 17!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 We did have snow yesterday and when I drove home from running an errand the snow plows were out on the road! I put out extra hay for the pacas and they all did fine even … Continued
June 17 update
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 So now Mother Nature is playing some cruel tricks and hinting at snow tonight! I guess those moms might want to keep those crias inside for another day or two. We have a school visiting us … Continued
King of the Hills
Monday, June 16, 2014 The boys have a clean barn and a brand new dirt hill to climb on. If you have alpacas you really need a hill for them, it will provide hours of entertainment for you and excellent … Continued
Waiting for babies
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Our 4 year old grandson is spending the day here today, so I’m sort of hoping the 2 crias whose arrival is so close will not choose today. 🙂 But we’ll certainly handle it if today … Continued
Shearing is done!
Sunday, June 8, 2014 We’re done!! All alpaca are “nekked”, fleeces all bagged and I’ll start sorting through fleeces next week. Today we rest! 🙂 Thank you to an excellent shearing crew and fabulous helpers! No babies arrived during shearing, … Continued
Sweet boys
Friday, June 6, 2014 I went out yesterday to the boys pasture to get some final pre-shearing photos and I had my telephoto lens on my camera. Well the boys obviously enjoyed my visit because they all came and stood … Continued
A lovely distraction
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 While trying to get things ready for shearing day on Saturday, I have been making frequent trips outside to check on Miranda, and I always have my camera with me, just in case. Our nesting swallows … Continued
Happy June!
Sunday, June 1, 2014 It’s June! Six more days til shearing 2014. So this will be a very busy week getting things ready for the big event. Visitors coming today, including our family so the prep work will wait til … Continued