Three battles
Friday June 28, 2019 I like to think I work well with Mother Nature but occasionally there are challenges she tosses my way. Three that come to mind right now are #1 Magpies. #2 foxtails and #3 flies. The magpies … Continued
Bring waders!
Sunday April 7, 2019 The rain came in spurts yesterday and made things rather soggy around here. But we are seeing bits of green grass appear all around. I added some new items to the store and still have more … Continued
The guardians
Sunday March 31, 2019 As we continue to celebrate the perfect match our kids have with their new big white puppy, I also am grateful for the ones we have here who are so very different in personality and temperament. … Continued
Winter walks
Wednesday January 23, 2019 Oh dear,”they” say we’ll have more snow today. I take a walking stick with me when I go out these days, there are “potholes” under the new snow just waiting to trip me up! Charlotte keeps … Continued
Sharing the barn
Friday November 9, 2018 It’s our first single digit morning as the thermometer here reads 9°. It looks like most alpacas are tucked up close to the barn nibbling at the hay feeders and doing fine. The new kitten arrival … Continued
The guardians
Monday October 29, 2018 The guardian dogs have been letting us know that something is hanging around the pastures at night. They are also letting us know that we don’t need to worry. How do they let us know? Barking! While … Continued
Rainy days ☔️ and dogs
Thursday October 4, 2018 The rain continues and all is good. The alpacas stay in the barns when it rains or threatens to rain but the dogs are out working 24/7. They can certainly come in the barn if they choose … Continued
More goodies every day
Monday September 24, 2018 It seems every day I’m unboxing more goodies for the store in anticipation of our Open Barn Days next weekend. Alpaca socks, more mugs, and most recently some really cute toys. We try to have something for everyone … Continued
Grateful for the rain and new yarn in house
Friday August 3, 2018 We got a lovely bit of rain overnight complete with lightning and thunder to make sure we noticed. Our thirsty pastures soaked it all up greedily. I did get out of bed to make sure no … Continued
Happy Charlotte
Monday July 30, 2018 We woke up to a very chilly 39° in Woodland this morning. The animals are all loving it! It will be in the upper 80’s today so I hope they don’t get used to it. Cool mountain … Continued
The guardians of the Ranch
Friday April 20, 2018 If you’ve ever visited Blue Moon Ranch you know the first to greet you will be at least 2 of the 3 white dogs we employ here. They are the amazing guardians of this place and all … Continued
Saturday February 24, 2018
Saturday, February 24, 2018 Brrrrr. Zero degrees and all animals (except Charlotte) are tucked in the barns this morning. Chief must have put her on early morning patrol. And she loves it, so no worries about her. More snow today and … Continued
Livestock Guardian Rescue Dogs
Tuesday October 17, 2017 I get asked questions about our livestock guardian dogs almost as much as about our alpacas. Let me talk just a bit today about rescue dogs. Oh the idea is wonderful, idyllic even. But the reality is that … Continued