Busy Beavers
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Busy little beavers have returned to Blue Moon Ranch. I really wouldn’t mind them splashing around in the creek…. but they are destroying some lovely old trees! We did set a trap but beavers are not … Continued
How’s the weather?
Monday, May 11, 2015 Rain and snow (yes snow) kept things slowed down here over the weekend. We had to cancel our scheduled visitors and we’re hoping for better weather next Saturday for our Open Barn Day. We’ll go ahead … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10, 2015 Happy Mother’s Day! Today we honor all the moms who give life and then give their all caring for that life, we also honor the moms who care for step kids, adopted kids and 4 legged … Continued
May 9, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015 I took a lovely slow paced drive to the dairy yesterday, and we now have one little bag of colostrum for every anticipated baby this year. Some wont need any, some might need extra, but I … Continued
Greening up!
Friday, May 8, 2015 Days of nice soaking rain have really greened things up around here. I don’t think you’ll hear anyone in Utah complain about rain these days! I’m hoping to take a drive to may favorite dairy to … Continued
Trying to get back in the saddle
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 One week ago today I got the call that we lost the patriarch of our family. Shock, grief, overwhelming sadness, and feelings of despair as we tried to figure out care for my mom reigned. But … Continued
a very sad day
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 There was no update yesterday because I woke to the devastating news that my father had passed away. He went peacefully in his sleep, and he left us all too soon. This was a really unexpected … Continued
Monday April 27
Monday April 27, 2015 Even though it feels like winter out there this morning, we’re busy getting ready for our spring open barn day on May 16, 2015. After I found a local potter who could do yarn bowls for … Continued
April 25, 2015
Saturday April 25, 2015 The storm last night knocked out our power for a while so the cam stopped working. I think it’s all restored now. Apologies to our late-night viewers! A busy Saturday will get started with our annual … Continued
Birthing class tomorrow
Friday April 24, 2015 If the predicted rain for this weekend doesn’t show up we’ll need to get the irrigation pumps going and start to feed the pastures the water from the creek. We are so lucky we have that … Continued
A very persistent cat
Thursday April 23, 2015 Our two original barn cats, Thelma and Louise really don’t like dogs much. They live with the guardian dogs, but never miss a chance to hiss at them when they can. how silly. So when Chief … Continued
Happy Earth Day!
Wednesday April 22, 2015 Happy Earth Day! Do you know the alpacas are one of the most earth friendly livestock animals? Well they are! Their soft padded feet are gentle on the fragile grasses, they do not tear up grasses … Continued
Tuesday April 21
Tuesday April 21, 2015 I got the pastures all vacuumed yesterday and today is a Yaya day again. Only one grandson this time, but he does keep me busy. 🙂 I love how comfortable he has become around the animals … Continued