Thursday Update
Thursday, June 18, 2015 Update on Marigold: A very slight weight gain for Marigold yesterday but I had to wake her many times throughout the day to get her going. She did come to life when the temp dropped last … Continued
A minnie miracle
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Update on Minnie’s baby: #1 she has a name, we’re calling her Marigold. #2 she has been trying to nurse from her mom. She is still a little wobbly at times, and sleeps more than I … Continued
Another baby!
Monday, June 15, 2015 We have another baby! Minnie delivered a beautiful baby girl about 8:30 am Sunday morning. 18 pound baby, normal delivery, all seemed well. But the sweet little thing never had the strength to nurse! All … … Continued
Babies and birds
Sunday, June 14, 2015 So many moms are so very close to delivery, I’m hesitant to ever look away. Of course they might have their cria without needing me there at all, but just in case they do, I like … Continued
Friday June 12
Friday, June 12, 2015 Today’s forecast is for mid 70’s and sunny, a perfect day for another cria to arrive. Galahad needs a playmate! Miranda, Minnie and Queen Ester are all close. All 3 have General Patton babies growing in … Continued
Dogs and crias
Thursday, June 11, 2015 Our new baby is doing great, Patchouli is a wonderful mom. Sometimes guardian dogs aren’t allowed near moms while birthing, but I decided to let both Chief and Abby be right there for the event on … Continued
We have a baby!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 We have a new baby!! Somehow Patchouli was hiding a 20 pound baby in her skinny little body and she decided yesterday would be a good day give birth. She did deliver him under the overhang, … Continued
My special visitor
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 I’m lucky enough to have a sister who is also my best friend. Problem is she lives in Chicago. But today she’s coming to Utah to sit and watch for babies with me for a whole … Continued
Whose got the fleece?
Monday, June 8, 2015 We are officially on baby watch! For me it’s kind of like hibernating, except that it’s in the summer. I go no where, but it’s really OK. And I sure am loving watching those babies kicking … Continued
Thank you!
Sunday, June 7, 2015 A dear friend told me many years ago,”The best day in the life of an alpaca owner is the day AFTER shearing day” The preparations, planning, and then the physical exhaustion of the actual day make … Continued
Lighten up Mother Nature!
Friday, June 5, 2015 It’s shearing day tomorrow! I’ll make sure the cam is working so you can watch the event from the comfort of your home if you want to. The dark skies have me a little troubled today, … Continued
Say cheese
Thursday, June 4, 2015 Time is quickly running out for me to get photos of all the alpacas before shearing, so I went out yesterday with my camera to see what I could do. I got some cute photos that … Continued
life goes on
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Gideon left peacefully yesterday afternoon with many alpacas watching. I think they knew it was his time. I’ll make him a cairn next to his brother’s in our north pasture. I miss him so, but I … Continued