Sleeping alpacas?
Monday February 10, 2020 A question I’m frequently asked is if alpacas sleep standing up. I’d have to say no. At night the whole herd kushes down and they rest and sleep. Occasionally one or two will get up for … Continued
Wise words
Sunday February 9, 2020 As I sit here trying to come up with a post for today I remember being moved by something my sister in law shared on Facebook. I think this is more profound than any farm news … Continued
Redwing Black Birds 🎶
Saturday February 8, 2020 The redwing black birds have started singing and telling us will soon be spring. It’s always a welcome sound that starts in February and goes on for most of spring. They appreciate the water in the … Continued
Animals vs People
Friday February 7, 2020 Why do I love being around the animals so much? I can give you a few reasons: #1 There are no lies. #2 There are no politics #3 Their needs and wants are basic and simple … Continued
Our sweet little Rocky ❤️
Thursday February 6, 2020 Our winter newsletter finally went out yesterday, yay! If you’re not on the list and would like to be, you can sign up at the bottom of this page and I’ll get a copy to you. … Continued
Can we talk?
Wednesday February 5, 2020 It’s another cold and snowy day in Utah and I think I need to stay away from Facebook and social media! So much nastiness out there! Jeez! I’ve never seen our country so divided and … Continued
Event Sold Out
Tuesday February 4, 2020 It’s 4 below zero on our thermometer this morning. No worries about mud today! Our Mid Winter Open Barn event is officially sold out. I’m getting texts, Facebook messages, personal messages and emails from people who … Continued
Welcome back winter
Monday February 3, 2020 Well, we got our snow and we’re expecting temps to be below zero tonight. Welcome back winter. My alpaca neck warmer might just stay on my my neck all day. I’ve been knitting hats and neck … Continued
Palindrome day
Sunday February 2, 2020 Or perhaps I should say 02022020 It’s a palindrome and reads the same backwards and forwards. If you’re a number geek that might delight you. If you’re a super bowl fan, I hope your team wins … Continued
Dreaming of green
Saturday February 1, 2020 Happy February! There are only 46 more day til spring if you’re counting. We’re expecting another blast of winter next week with more snow and very cold temps. I just keep thinking of the bugs, viruses … Continued
Event update and a pretty sunset
Friday January 31, 2020 It’s a chilly 12 degrees here this morning and I see lots of cud chewing on the alpaca cam. It generates heat inside their bodies in addition to fully digesting all their food so it’s always … Continued
How to know when it’s time
Thursday January 30, 2020 Today I’m grateful for all the work that needs to be done around here to keep me busy. I’ll let the grief of losing Jack seep in a bit at a time as much as I … Continued
Typing through tears
Wednesday January 29, 2020 It’s time. Our dear old Jack has let us know for certain that he cannot go on like this. It was actually 4 years ago I took him to a vet when his hind legs gave … Continued
Different jobs for different dogs
Tuesday January 28, 2020 We’ve been talking about adding a new guardian dog to the team outside. What we need that dog to be is so very different from what we like for our inside dogs. Outside guardian : Intelligent, … Continued