Our late bloomer
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 There was a time not so long ago that I thought our little Remy might be a tiny alpaca forever, but he’s actually maturing nicely since we’ve put him in with the bigger boys and he’s … Continued
We made the move
Saturday, July 10, 2021 It was time, way past time actually, and I finally put the tweeners in with the bachelors. The fighting between Roman and Ryder was escalating and they had to learn that they were not their own … Continued
Our tiny little Remy
Monday, March 22, 2021 Because we have been closed for tours and events I’ve been able to keep Remy in the area previously fenced off for visitors with his three brothers. He is still too tiny to be integrated in … Continued
Missing the alpaca cam
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 I thought I might be over it by now but I’m still really missing the alpaca cam. I’ve spent hours perusing the options out there and my head is still spinning. I think my first requirement … Continued
A good day
Thursday, January 21, 2021 It’s a good day to have a good day. 😁 Feelings of joy and hope are almost palpable today. Soon enough we’ll get back to the problems at hand but just for today let’s be happy. … Continued
We’re Adaptable
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Although it’s not my word of the year, I like the word “Adaptable” and it will be a theme for the farm this year I think. Doing things the way we’re used to doing things doesn’t … Continued
Let it snow!
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 We got more snow overnight and now everything looks the way it should. ❄️ The guardian dogs are enjoying their favorite time of year and the alpacas don’t mind this light fluffy stuff either. In Chicago … Continued
How’s Remy?
Thursday September 24, 2020 People often ask how tiny little Remy is doing now that he’s been moved over to the boys barn. Actually much better than I had expected. His bestie is his big brother Rocky and they wrestle … Continued
How’s little Remy?
Thursday July 23, 2020 The boys are making their adjustment to life in the big boys area really well. It’s usually not too hard because I let the moms wean them gradually over the second half of their first year. … Continued
Cold and Rainy days
Sunday June 7, 2020 It doesn’t rain here often, but once in a while it seems Mother Nature decides to make up for it. And that was yesterday! Also today! Hardly a stop in the downpour all day long. We … Continued
Panic mode?
Thursday March 12, 2020 Has coronavirus panic hit Blue Moon Ranch? Not really. We shop at Costco so we always have months worth of toilet paper and most other things as well. And there are many days that i don’t … Continued
The biggest killer of alpacas
Thursday January 16, 2020 Our herd is a pretty healthy herd and I’ll tell you the #1 reason why. We have a zero tolerance policy about stress. Viruses and parasites are not very interested in healthy animals, they do much … Continued
Mama’s boys
Tuesday January 7, 2019 When our four baby boys were discovering the pastures last summer, they loved exploring and playing together. The four of them were the cutest little boy gang ever. They’d find their mamas when they were hungry … Continued