Surprise!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 We have another new baby! Minnie started in labor about 10:00 a.m. and had her cria on the ground by 11:00. This was the one I was sure would be black, remember? But oh those color … Continued
July already?
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 It’s July? How did that happen? LOL Barely a week ago it was snowing here! Temps will heat up this week so we’ll be keeping the alpacas in the shade as much as we can. The … Continued
Weaning time
Monday, June 30, 2014 After a very busy weekend with lots of interesting guests we will get back to alpacas today. The 4 little boys who are nearing their first birthday have a “suite” all ready for them in the … Continued
One week celebration
The Solstice babies, Scarlett and Mojo, celebrated one week of life by doing some racing last night. I had my phone with me, so I tried to capture some of it.
Young Love ♥
Saturday, June 28, 2014 If you’ve been here you know I have basically 2 groups of alpacas, females and males. Sometimes when we have new babies intoduced to the herd the 1 year old females are so curious and excited, … Continued
A very important day
Friday, June 27, 2014 This probably is a perfect place for a 4 year old to hang out for a day. Complete with puddles for splashing (thanks to neighbors flood irrigation that spills over into our pastures), gentle animals everywhere, … Continued
Who will be next?
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Which mom will be next to have her cria? I’m thinking it will be our black mom, Minnie. Minnie is one of those beautiful blacks that is almost blue black from the skin all the way … Continued
Baby names!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 The babies have been named. We never let them go past 3 days without names here. Yes I am superstitious on that. 🙂 The boy: Miranda’s Mojo The meaning of the name Mojo is A Magic … Continued
Babies are here!
Sunday, June 22, 2014 We have babies!!!! Two at once! Born about 30 minutes apart, both babies and first time moms are doing great this morning. I tried to keep them in front of the cam, but healthy active babies … Continued
Summer Solstice!
Saturday, June 21, 2014 Summer Solstice! Happy Birthday wishes to my dear sister. xo It’s the longest day of the year in daylight hours and a perfect day for a cria to be born. I had my eye on Smiley … Continued
Clear skies ahead!
Friday, June 20, 2014 OK girls, we have a string of about 10 days of beautiful 70 degree weather and no freezing nights. Perfect weather for new babies don’t you think? It’s just that I’m getting excited to meet the … Continued
Getting closer
Thursday, June 19, 2014 It dipped below freezing again overnight but I think we will be on a warming trend now. Once the sun comes out, the alpacas love this cold weather and graze in the farther pastures much longer … Continued
Snow on June 17!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 We did have snow yesterday and when I drove home from running an errand the snow plows were out on the road! I put out extra hay for the pacas and they all did fine even … Continued