Wednesday February 27, 2019 I am often asked if alpacas (or more frequently llamas) can be used as guardians. My answer has always been the same …NO. Hey, if you ask for my opinion that is what you’ll get. 😉 … Continued
Friday February 15, 2019 The event will go on tomorrow as planned but here are some things you should be aware of: #1 Parking will be limited, our driveway shrinks with each storm and although we will keep it cleared … Continued
Wednesday January 30, 2019 I’m sure hoping the animals and people in the Midwest are able to cope with the extreme cold they are experiencing. Our thermometer reads 4 below zero this morning but I don’t even think that’s an issue … Continued
Thursday January 24, 2019 Today is the first day of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah. The PIBs (people in black) will take over the town for the next 2 weeks leaving us to find other place to … Continued
Monday January 7, 2019 It snowed most of the night with more coming today. But inside the barns it’s all cozy and dry and all the animals are coping well. The wind is ferocious today so most activity will be … Continued
Saturday November 17, 2018 There is an animal activist group in Salt Lake City this weekend and I’ve been warned that part of their agenda this year is to “rescue” livestock guardian dogs. They also open gates and “free” farm … Continued
Monday November 12, 2018 Our clear skies make for some very cold nights here. It’s 8° as I type. We have a nice build up of leftover hay on the floor of the girls barn and it is quite a … Continued
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
Thursday November 9, 2018 One of the questions I hear often is “where do they sleep?”, referring to the alpacas of course. The answer is “wherever they want to”. Because we have the dogs to protect them at night, they … Continued
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
Wednesday October 24, 2018 Another gorgeous fall day awaits us with a full moon tonight to keep things wild. lol I’ve been leaving gates open to allow the alpacas as much wandering time as they like during these easy weather … Continued
Friday October 12, 2018 The snow has melted and the bright sun has returned. The alpacas are wandering in search of any grass they can find and hay consumption is almost at winter level. The best news of all – I havent … Continued
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