Let’s get along
Saturday, February 26, 2022 I told the alpacas when I checked on them last night that this would be the last hard cold night for a while. And even though the sun is shining brightly it’s still below zero out … Continued
Let’s all get along
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Often when I’m sitting in the barn I marvel that the alpacas dogs and cats all cohabit peacefully. Dogs are a natural enemy of alpacas, cats and dogs historically are not BFFs yet they have all … Continued
Juno is 6 months old!
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Happy six month birthday to Juno! Yes it actually is a big deal here. The main reason is because she will now do just fine on two meals a day. I remember when Blue and Banjo … Continued
Different dogs
Monday, February 7, 2022 Blue and Juno are a bonded pair but they have such different personalities. Blue needs his people time about as much as he needs food. Juno loves it when we go out to visit her but … Continued
Who goes there?
Thursday, February 3, 2022 Temps of 5 below zero didn’t stop our dogs from patrolling last night. As it should be. Juno’s coat is getting thicker by the day and she shows no signs of being cold at all. Makes … Continued
Grateful for the guardians
Sunday, January 30, 2022 Another crisp and cold winter day here, nothing like what is happening on the east Coast! To our friends in the East – stay warm and be safe. Animals must be fed and watered in all … Continued
Blue’s mistake
Saturday, January 29, 2022 Blue got himself in a bit of trouble yesterday after he found and devoured a weeks worth of puppy kibble. Juno is eating mostly raw now but still gets a bit of her puppy food each … Continued
Life lessons
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Animal tracking, animal training and animal photography were the lessons for the day yesterday. We found tracks from wild turkeys, large cats, dogs, deer and maybe Sasquatch or a bear! 😉 The last 2 we can’t … Continued
Magical moments
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 The relationship between a livestock guardian dog and alpacas is fascinating to me. It’s always different with each different dog because each dog comes with their own experience and personality. Juno has been more cautious than … Continued
Blue and Juno
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Ed says many thanks to all who sent him birthday wishes yesterday. Our family Zoom call was the best because we had the kids from Boulder, Bangkok and Salt Lake City all on one screen. ❤️ … Continued
Settling in to winter and a cute video
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 We’re settling into winter here and all is well. I’m grateful every day for Juno’s relatively quick assimilation into life at BMR. She is now out on her own all day and all night and I … Continued