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Grateful for the rain
29 Mar 2022

Grateful for the rain

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Tuesday, March 29, 2022   We had a lovely rain over night with more expected today. The trees and pasture need all the water we can get so we’ll take it. It’s also nice to have a rest from the work … Continued

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And the cat says…..
28 Mar 2022

And the cat says…..

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

March 28, 2022    The pastures here were very well established in old river bottom soil so they were able to put up with years of alpaca wear and tear. Every year I would broadcast some new pasture grass seed and … Continued

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Gate is open – let’s run!
27 Mar 2022

Gate is open – let’s run!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Monday, March 27, 2022   We had to get the alpacas out of our way for fencing and tractor work yesterday so we decided to open the gate to the new property. The grass there is quite abundant and we can’t … Continued

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House dogs 🐾
26 Mar 2022

House dogs 🐾

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Saturday, March 26, 2022  I don’t post as much about our house dogs because, well, this blog is supposed to be about the alpaca farm. But they are a huge part of our lives and we love them dearly. Banjo … Continued

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Melting!
25 Mar 2022

Melting!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Friday, March 25, 2022  My plans to use the tractor to clear out the barn have been foiled. We have a big soggy mess of mud and ice right outside the main entrance and I shudder to think what it … Continued

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Scheduling
24 Mar 2022

Scheduling

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Thursday, March 24, 2022   We have a very tentative date for shearing 2022 on June 18. Much later than I’d like, but we’ll focus on keeping them all cool until that date if we have to. And things can often … Continued

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Changing landscape
23 Mar 2022

Changing landscape

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Wednesday, March 23, 2022  As the landscape changes from winter to spring one of the biggest chores we face is the big barn clean out.  It’s a huge task but someone has to do it.  lol  And that someone is … Continued

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Livestock Guardian Dogs
22 Mar 2022

Livestock Guardian Dogs

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 5

Tuesday, March 22, 2022  To watch a livestock guardian work is really amazing, but to watch them teach and communicate with one another is almost magic.  When Blue arrived 2 years ago this month, we expected Charlotte would take him … Continued

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Monday Ramblings
21 Mar 2022

Monday Ramblings

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Monday, March 21, 2022  Warming trend for the week means we need to focus on where the alpacas can go and where they can’t. If they eat the tiny blades of grass when they first appear, there will only be … Continued

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The animals and the gentle boy
20 Mar 2022

The animals and the gentle boy

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 7

Sunday, March 20, 2022  It’s the first day of Spring and of course we’re expecting snow today!  Ha  But they say around here that it’s not really spring until it snows on the tulips and the tulips aren’t even up … Continued

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A symphony of birds
19 Mar 2022

A symphony of birds

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Saturday, March 19, 2022   Well that was quite the moon last night wasn’t it?  The guardian dogs did some minor predator control barking but not as much as we sometimes hear during a full moon.  What we did hear … Continued

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Asking for help
18 Mar 2022

Asking for help

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 12

Friday, March 18, 2022  Hi, can I ask a favor? We need to help educate people that helium balloons released into the air can cause a multitude of problems when they end up falling onto a farm with animals. They … Continued

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
17 Mar 2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Thursday, March 17, 2022  Well it is indeed St Patrick’s day so here is your Irish blessing for the day…  🍀  May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door.   … Continued

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Cabin fever?
16 Mar 2022

Cabin fever?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Wednesday, March 16, 2022  I think the alpacas have cabin fever or maybe I should call it barn fever. They are tired of being in the barn. Also one of them found a blade of grass growing and told all … Continued

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