Thursday, February 19, 2015 As snow piles up all over much of the country, ours continues to disappear! So I figured I better stop complaining and start to consider any good things about not having snow. #1 The alpacas are … Continued
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 I guess it’s no secret that I love alpaca faces. It’s what got me into this business in 1998. I love those faces today as much as I did way back then. So it should be … Continued
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 It felt a little more like winter yesterday and is currently 11°. whew! Scarlett and Mojo had their first halter lessons yesterday, and they both did great. Scarlett has always been very friendly baby, but sometimes … Continued
Sunday, February 15, 2015 The barn is all cleared from its winter bedding, and this sets a new record for how early we’ve done it. Sure, there will be more pooping in the barn, but nothing that I can’t manage … Continued
Saturday, February 14, 2015 It’s Valentine’s Day! Sometimes I think Valentine’s Day is hard for a lot of people if they’re not in a good loving relationship at the time. So if that’s you, please remember it’s so important to … Continued
Friday, February 13, 2015 Do you have triskaidekaphobia*? If so, you better hide today. ha Friday the 13th doesn’t bother me much at all. I’ll be outside working with halter training and scooping more beans. 🙂 Found a few more … Continued
Thursday, February 12, 2015 While we enjoy more springlike weather in the west, our friends back east are getting pummeled with yet another storm. It just ain’t fair! Utah likes to think of itself as a winter wonderland, but that’s … Continued
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Is she pregnant or not? It’s what we start to wonder at this time of year. You might think it’s an easy question to answer, but it’s really not. I can tell you the exact date … Continued
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 All 6 babies got their vitamins yesterday and I started 3 of them on halters. Alegra, Baron and Ella Mae had a brief lesson learning what it feels like to have me control their head. They … Continued
Monday, February 9, 2015 The babies are due for another dose of Vitamins today and I will get halters on at least a few of them. There is a slight chance of rain, and that will just help get them … Continued
Sunday, February 8, 2015 It was like a spring training day here yesterday. Plenty of sore muscles today, but it’s a good feeling. I’m grateful that this business requires me to be physically active outside. For today, a drive around … Continued
Friday, February 6, 2015 This warm February weather has us all confused. Is it spring or is it winter? The predicted high for Salt Lake City today is 66°. Oh my! The snow melts more every day, and the alpacas … Continued
Thursday, February 5, 2015 The lemon sugar soap is curing in the mud room and it smells divine. Bars will be ready by next weekend. Since all my supplies are out, I think I’ll make a batch of coconut soap … Continued
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 It’s raining … in February!!! Precipitation is almost always welcome when you live in the west, but right now we needed to be white! I’ll spread the leftover hay around on the barn floor to be … Continued