Monday, January 16, 2017 Along with those clear sunny skies come some very frigid cold night temps. It’s -10° on our thermometer as I type. It’s probably about 15° inside the barn but that’s still cold. Hopefully, I will find time to work on the online store today, now … Continued
Thursday, December 8, 2016 I love to check the alpaca cam first thing in the morning as see all the cud chewing going on. Chewing cud is how an alpaca generates extra heat inside their body, so it’s a good thing to see on a frigid … Continued
Monday, November 21, 2016 Getting ready for houseguests and the big feast on Thursday plus our event on Saturday means my quiet times this week will be in the barn. It’s the best place to go to when I feel the need to get grounded. … Continued
Thursday, October 6, 2016 We saw some serious snowflakes here for a while yesterday. The alpacas all watched from inside the barns and Charlotte was the only one who chose to stay out in it. She does love her job. 🙂 Chief claimed one of … Continued
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Just about every single night we have a bit of a ritual here- when Ed gets home from work, we agree to spend 30 minutes to an hour talking to each other. We sit down, we don’t look at our phones, we have … Continued
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 At first light yesterday morning, I saw why the Pyrs had been barking. It was a porcupine! Chief had Charlotte had quills all over their faces. 🙁 (Abby was happy to sit this one out, lucky girl) It seems that Mondays … Continued
Monday, August 29, 2016 Well, I don’t know what it was, but something tried to get near the barn last night and Chief wouldn’t allow it. I woke up to lots of barking at 3:00 a.m. and could see Chief at work removing an … Continued
Friday, August 5, 2016 No new babies yet. We have a private tour scheduled today for 10 people – I wonder if they’ll get to see a birth? We’re also getting things ready for our Open Barn event on Saturday and I … Continued
Friday, March 18, 2016 I’m hoping it’s warm enough for me to sit outside this afternoon to do some checking for cria movement. We have a bit of warming up to do – it’s 27° as I type. I have great hopes for Roxy Rose … Continued
Friday, February 19, 2016 We got quite a blast of winter delivered to us yesterday! It was snowing and blowing with winds sending things all over the place. We lost power for a while but I kept the fire going and lucky … Continued
Sunday, January 31, 2016 Well we got hammered again with more snow. I must make a mental note to put any future hay barns nearer to the barn when the animals live! The chicken coop seemed like it was in the next county! LOL … Continued
Monday, January 25, 2016 On occasion, usually close to a full moon, the guardian dogs bark A LOT at night. But when they do that, we know they are working. If a cougar is prowling nearby, they know it and will … Continued
Thursday, November 26, 2015 Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you will be able to spend the day with those you love and enjoy a full belly too. Yes, the world is a scary and sad place at times but today why … Continued