Friday April 27, 2018
Friday April 27, 2018 The trusty Kubota tractor helped me clear a bit of the winter bedding out of the girls’ barn yesterday. It’s a big project but I’m going to see if I can do it myself this year. They … Continued
Fencing projects
Thursday April 26, 2018 Our male herd is down to only 11 boys (sales were good in 2017) so we have decided to add fencing some pasture areas to allow the girls more grazing space. The boys can’t keep up with … Continued
The old ones
Wednesday April 25, 2018 I wish I could stop it from happening but our alpaca herd and other animals are all aging. I consider it my privilege to care for them as they share their days here. Bonny, the oldest … Continued
Tuesday April 24, 2018
Tuesday April 24, 2018 I spent several quiet hours in Yaya’s Yarn Barn yesterday, labeling yarn and enjoying the solitude. The water rushing in the creek was the only sound I heard and it was perfect. Plus I got a lot … Continued
We used to have a garage
Monday April 23, 2018 Such a busy weekend here! Tours, visiting relatives, family dinners, a fence building “party” and yes I am ready for my Monday. 🙂 The kids enjoying playing in the creek after moving some fencing panels, they … Continued
Happy Earth Day!
Sunday April 22, 2018 Happy Earth Day! Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Their soft padded feet are gentle on newly growing grass, they gently bite the grass but do not rip it up, and they … Continued
A story about a tree
Saturday April 21, 2018 Once upon a time two people decided to build a nice log home on their property. It was a long and frustrating ordeal. One day the builder said to the lady ” Ma’am, that tree is … Continued
The guardians of the Ranch
Friday April 20, 2018 If you’ve ever visited Blue Moon Ranch you know the first to greet you will be at least 2 of the 3 white dogs we employ here. They are the amazing guardians of this place and all … Continued
My not so favorite job
Thursday April 19, 2018 Every time I have tried to clean the pastures lately I’ve hit a roadblock. Not that it’s my favorite job anyway, but seriously with out spark plugs the tractor just doesn’t work! So today I’ll give … Continued
Thanks for the spotlight!
Wednesday April 18, 2018 What a delightful surprise to find such a well written article about Blue Moon Ranch yesterday. I noticed the traffic on the website was escalating and our Facebook page was getting lots of likes. Hmmmm, what’s … Continued
Spring Snow Days
Tuesday April 17, 2018 More spring snow has arrived to remind us that we are not really in control here. lol Most of the alpacas stayed outside as it turned white last night and see no reason to change their … Continued
Babies Kicking?
Monday April 16, 2018 Even though snow is supposed to return tomorrow, today will be nice enough for me to sit with the herd and watch for cria movement. I still have questions about a few of the girls who … Continued
So much more than fleece!
Sunday April 15, 2018 Many who breed alpacas are focused on the fleece, and I am to a degree as well. But what I love about the alpaca is the essense of the alpaca, the whole beast. I jotted down some … Continued
Saturday April 14, 2018
Saturday April 14, 2018 Knitting class is today and I over slept! But it sure felt good. lol I’m usually awake at 5:30 or so but my bed just didn’t want to let me go today. Looks like a beautiful … Continued