Got eggs?
Friday, April 15, 2022 It’s still snowing! I’m watching the alpacas mess up my perfectly clean barn floor with a new layer of beans but I’m glad they’re inside staying dry. I’ll clean it all up again as soon … Continued
Guardians at work
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 The guardian dogs were busy with warning barking for something or someone last night. <yawn> I considered getting up to investigate but #1 my bed felt so warm and comfy and #2 I could see the … Continued
Livestock Guardian Dogs
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
Different dogs
Monday, February 7, 2022 Blue and Juno are a bonded pair but they have such different personalities. Blue needs his people time about as much as he needs food. Juno loves it when we go out to visit her but … Continued
Who goes there?
Thursday, February 3, 2022 Temps of 5 below zero didn’t stop our dogs from patrolling last night. As it should be. Juno’s coat is getting thicker by the day and she shows no signs of being cold at all. Makes … Continued
Blue’s mistake
Saturday, January 29, 2022 Blue got himself in a bit of trouble yesterday after he found and devoured a weeks worth of puppy kibble. Juno is eating mostly raw now but still gets a bit of her puppy food each … Continued
Blue and Juno
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Ed says many thanks to all who sent him birthday wishes yesterday. Our family Zoom call was the best because we had the kids from Boulder, Bangkok and Salt Lake City all on one screen. ❤️ … Continued
Settling in to winter and a cute video
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 We’re settling into winter here and all is well. I’m grateful every day for Juno’s relatively quick assimilation into life at BMR. She is now out on her own all day and all night and I … Continued
I am Juno, hear me roar!
Sunday, January 9, 2022 Four weeks ago today a wiggly pup was delivered to Blue Moon Ranch. Today she turns 5 months old and has grown so much in so many ways! She uses her big girl bark to warn … Continued
Happy Birthday Blue!
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Happy 2nd Birthday Blue! You’ve had quite a lot to learn in your first 2 years, and you’ve done well. (Well except for the escaping part!) Blue arrived here in March of 2020 just as the … Continued
Monday update and caramel corn recipe!
Monday, December 20, 2021 Tip of the day: If you are starting to feel old and tired, just add an 11 year old and a puppy to the mix and you will not find any time to be sitting in … Continued
Dept. of security
Friday, December 17, 2021 It was snowing again this morning when i went outside to let Juno out of her pen, and so very quiet and beautiful. Blue is happy when I let her out and I wish I didn’t … Continued