More winter
Monday, March 6, 2023 Hot wire fencing works well to keep dogs contained because they touch the wire with their sensitive noses when they try to climb over. They get a little shock and decide not to touch any … Continued
Snowy Sunday
Sunday, March 5, 2023 Unfortunately we got another 6 or 7 inches of snow overnight and the fence tops are barely visible. I do not see how we can let the dogs out of the garage. Not only will they … Continued
A Happy Dog
Saturday, February 25, 2023 Blizzard warning in Los Angeles county? Oh my! Welcome to our world! lol Farmer Ed, who grew up in LA does not remember seeing much snow as a kid, but he’s seen plenty of it … Continued
Hard working dogs
Friday, February 24, 2023 The more often the dogs walk on the paths, the more packed down they become. So I’m grateful to se them out there patrolling and checking the far areas. However if you fall off the dog … Continued
All’s well
Thursday, February 23, 2023 We made it through another challenging day of winter 2023. Farmer Ed shoveled so many paths to make it safe for me to get to the animals and I’m very grateful for him. He did an … Continued
Here we go again ❄️
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 We are currently buried under a new foot of snow on top of what we had and the fencing is threatening to disappear. But luckily for us we are not leaving here today and I’m sure … Continued
Happy President’s Day
Monday, February 20, 2023 Happy Presidents Day! We’re getting ready for our vet to come and do some geldings of our 3 year old boys. They are lovely boys, but our breeding days are dwindling and boys are just easier … Continued
Listen to the blackbirds 🎶
Saturday February 18, 2023 We had a wee bit of melting yesterday and unfortunately that makes the paths even harder to maneuver because of the layer of ice on top. Oh boy. Slow and easy wins the race here. I … Continued
Still buried in ice
Thursday, February 16, 2023 It’s a lovely -4° as I type and that explains why nothing is melting. Ha. Our son came to pick up his dog yesterday and was so helpful digging some fence panels out of deep snow … Continued
Are you open?
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Almost every day I get a message from someone who wants to know if we’re open. I understand. If you live in Salt Lake City or an any lower elevations around here, you might think we … Continued
Welcome to my snowglobe ❄️
Thursday, February 9, 2023 ‘No snow’ the forecast said, so I put the girls favorite hay out on the snow to encourage them to get out of the barn. I had to laugh when an hour later it started snowing … Continued
Deep Winter
Wednesday February 8, 2023 We have enjoyed a few days without new snow but when I look out the window I’m reminded we are still in the grip of deep winter. We did clear more snow for the alpacas … Continued
Dog tales 🐾
Sunday, February 5, 2023 For a really fun day at the ranch try chasing dogs through 3 feet of deep snow with a hard crusty layer of ice on top. Oh yeah. We have been surprised that Blue and Juno … Continued