And the cat says…..
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
Plant Medicine
Saturday, June 12, 2021 Do you think animals will self medicate if given the choice? I do. The alpacas love plantain, common mallow and mint (which all have medicinal properties) and they seem to know which ones they need to … Continued
Rambling Thursday thoughts
Thursday July 9, 2020 We woke up to a crisp 40 degrees here this morning and I’m reminded why we don’t have AC in the house. Sure there are a couple of nights in August that will be a tad … Continued
Potty trained pacas?
Wednesday May 20, 2020 The alpacas have learned that at least once a day, I’ll open the gate and they get to eat the fresh grass of the new acreage. You know what is funny? They like it so much, … Continued
September grazing
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 I must admit the pastures this year are really looking great! Usually by this time of year, every thing has been grazed down so much that I’m feeding mostly all hay. Not this year! This is … Continued
July 12, 2014
Saturday July 12 We have had 3 days of wonderful evening rains and the pastures loved that! Lush new growth is showing up all all over. We have also sold enough alpacas that our pastures are not overtaxed and it’s … Continued