Friday December 8, 2017 The pastures have stayed white since our last snow because it’s been so very cold, but I think that might change today. If it really does reach the predicted high of 40° today most of the snow … Continued
Saturday November 18, 2017 It snowed here almost all day yesterday and this morning the ranch is all blanketed in white. It’s also showing 6 degrees on our thermometer as I type. 😳 I put out extra hay last night … Continued
Thursday November 2, 2017 The vet yesterday visit went well. Belle weighed in at 53 pounds at her 5 month check up. We’re going to have a big girl when she’s all grown up! SilverLake is ready for his trip to … Continued
Tuesday October 31, 2017 Ahhh, Halloween in the country. Do you know what happens….nothing! lol Kids are not going to bother coming here where they have to walk so far between houses so if we want to see any costumed … Continued
Saturday October 28, 2017 Every year in the fall, the shepherds bring the sheep down from the mountains and move them through town. The sound of hundreds (maybe thousands) of little sheep feet walking down Lower River Road is something … Continued
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
Sunday October 8, 2017 I know the full moon was a few days ago, but the skies are still flooded with moonlight here and all of our dogs were quite active last night. Do they see shadows, raccoons or skunks … Continued
Monday October 2, 2017 Belle and I take a walk together most days. We see feral cats, neighbor goats and assorted creepy crawlies. But yesterday a cougar walked right across our path. Belle was focused on a caterpillar making its … Continued
Thursday August 17, 2017 Today we’re saying good-bye to 4 more alpacas. They’ve been boarding her for a while after they were sold so I knew this day would come eventually. I’m always sad to see them go but happy … Continued
Saturday August 5, 2017 The permanent shelter is finally up and now I’ll get to create the space I’ve planned for. But for now Chief has clamed it as his personal shade space and that’s just fine with me. The … Continued
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Well, all the dogs survived the scariest holiday of the year and if only I thought it was over, I’d feel better. In Utah we also have the 24th of July (Pioneer Day or Pie and … Continued
Monday, June 19, 2017 June is not only for alpaca shearing but also for outside dog grooming. The three guardian dogs are shedding their dense winter undercoats and I’m the one who helps get it all out. Charlotte is almost … Continued
Friday, June 16, 2017 I’ve been in a bit of a panic mode about how and what to feed our dogs since the devastating loss of our Matilda. I do not know if her food had anything to do with … Continued
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 For some reason all three of our guardian dogs decided leave the ranch and go on a “Woodland Walkabout” last night. Actually it was early this morning about 1:30 am. The house dogs alerted us to the intruders … Continued