Snow today?
Monday, November 9, 2015 Once again they’re predicting snow today and once again we’re ready. The pastures are as clean and compost covered as they can be and it sure would be nice to see them turn white again. All … Continued
Saturday, November 7, 2015 Oh my, it’s 12° here this morning! I’ve been worried about Charlotte handling the cooler night temps, but I can see her snuggled in the hay in the cam view and she looks fine. Yes, I … Continued
Winds are howling, get ready!
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 The winds are howling this morning and telling me that a storm is on it’s way. We’re ready. I’ll probably get the hay feeders filled early since the alpacas are not too interested in grazing on … Continued
Sharing the workload
Sunday, November 1, 2015 Today we’ll finish up the spreading of the compost that has been aging for 2 years. By we I mean Ed. hehe He flings sh#!t better than any one I know. It does seem like a … Continued
Where’s the soap Yaya?
Thursday, October 29, 2015 I have two batches of soap curing in the mud room this morning and it smells heavenly out there! Peppermint and Yuzu are 2 favorites that we sell out of every single time so those are … Continued
A good safe feeling
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 It’s often during a full moon that we hear the most barking from the dogs outside. So I wasn’t surprised to hear the guardian dogs around midnight last night telling some creature not to come any … Continued
In daylight and in dark
Monday, October 26, 2015 We had to be away from the ranch for a while last night and how sweet it was to see all three white dogs guarding the place when we got home in the dark. Charlotte has … Continued
Class today
Saturday, October 24, 2015 We’re having a class today on alpaca handling. Should be fun! The weather looks like it will cooperate with us, no precipitation and cool enough that the herd will be happy. Charlotte has been here for … Continued
What’s in YOUR freezer?
Thursday, October 22, 2015 Our October newsletter finally found it’s way out of my computer yesterday. If you’d like a copy sent to your inbox and didn’t get one, please sign up using the link at the bottom of this … Continued
The final decision
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Well guess who has a new job? Charlotte, formerly known as Big Ginger was officially hired yesterday. 🙂 She picked her new name with the help of our animal communicator and is really happy to know … Continued
She who talks to animals….
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Today I’ve asked an animal communicator to come talk to Big Ginger and the other dogs. Roll your eyes if you like, this person has a real gift for talking to animals and helping me understand … Continued
Monday Morning Update
Monday, October 19, 2015 So far so good with Big Ginger. What I’ve learned is she will not be confined to a small space! I tried to keep her in a kennel that adjoins to a pen inside the barn … Continued
The job interview update
Sunday, October 18, 2015 Well the new Pyrenees girl came for her “job interview” yesterday. She did OK, and considering that there were no other applicants, we’re letting her stay for a one week trial. 😉 Her name is Ginger, … Continued
Fall feeding
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 The weather this fall has been so gorgeous. The pastures are pretty much nibbled down to the ground, but the herd is still wandering around looking for any new shoots. I find the hay feeders are … Continued