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Skirting fleeces, waiting for babies
19 Jun 2018

Skirting fleeces, waiting for babies

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday June 19, 2018   No babies yesterday, and the waiting continues.   Jett has convinced some of the younger girls to race with him at night so he’s just fine.  The 4 moms we’re waiting on are huge and getting uncomfortable but … Continued

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Wait and watch
18 Jun 2018

Wait and watch

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Monday June 18, 2018  Jett continues to do well and is patiently waiting for those playmates I told him about.  This part of the birthing season is hard on all of us little guy!  At least I have mountains of stuff … Continued

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Happy Dad’s Day!
17 Jun 2018

Happy Dad’s Day!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Sunday June 17, 2018  Today we honor all the fathers who care for the little ones in their lives.  To the step dads and grand dads and all around hardworking dads, thank you. I miss my dear dad every day … Continued

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The visiting neighbor
16 Jun 2018

The visiting neighbor

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday June 16, 2018  No new babies yesterday and Jett (he now has a name) is looking all over for a playmate. With a fleece sale happening this morning and a private tour group this afternoon, I don’t know if … Continued

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More babies soon!
15 Jun 2018

More babies soon!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Friday June 15, 2018  All’s well at Blue Moon today.  I was able to have a nice tour group without having a cria born at the same time. Miranda’s boy is doing solo laps around the pasture waiting for a … Continued

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We have a baby!  But it wasn’t as easy as you think
14 Jun 2018

We have a baby! But it wasn’t as easy as you think

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday June 14, 2018  We have a new baby!!  Thank you Miranda and Silver Lake. A little anxiety got my heart racing in his first few hours of life. This time instead of just sharing the cute baby pics, I’ll … Continued

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Are you neat and tidy? ✋🏻
13 Jun 2018

Are you neat and tidy? ✋🏻

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday June 13, 2018  Raise your hand if you’re neat and tidy and always organized.  Note: my hand is down.  lol  I did however marry a guy who is very neat and tidy and he has enough of that trait for … Continued

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ABBA !
12 Jun 2018

ABBA !

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Tuesday June 12, 2018  We have Abba!  Also known as “alien baby butt activity”.   That happens when the cria is in the birthing position and starts to push under the moms tail and  it looks like an alien might be … Continued

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Monday ❤️
11 Jun 2018

Monday ❤️

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Monday June 11, 2018  Monday sweet Monday. Back to the routines I love and ready to enjoy the peaceful beauty of Blue Moon Ranch today. I will open a few bags of fleece today and start the skirting process.  Meggan, one … Continued

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Waiting for babies and looking at fleeces 😁
10 Jun 2018

Waiting for babies and looking at fleeces 😁

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Sunday June 10, 2018  Maybe I’ll start to open the fleece bags today or maybe I’ll take one more day to rest up.  I really should get on with it because our babies could be arriving any day and that … Continued

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That’s a wrap!
9 Jun 2018

That’s a wrap!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday June 9, 2018 Another shearing day is in the books. Our volunteer helpers were amazing – all had done it before and  everything went so smoothly from start to finish.  Thank you to Wes, Ivy, Sharon, Janna, Beth, Todd, Meggan … Continued

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It’s shearing day!
8 Jun 2018

It’s shearing day!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Friday June 8, 2018  It’s 47° at 6 am and we’re getting ready to remove those fleeces! They’ll be so happy when it’s over and so will I. Photo of the day: These two are ready to watch.  lol

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Final preparations for shearing day!
7 Jun 2018

Final preparations for shearing day!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday June 7, 2018  The shearers will arrive tonight and the fun begins tomorrow morning at 7:00 am.  I’ll create the pens for holding animals inside the barn today and try to anticipate every detail of the day before it … Continued

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Hay rides!
6 Jun 2018

Hay rides!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Wednesday June 6, 2018 Well I think the barn is just about ready for shearing day.  We moved all the leftover hay from the barn floor to the composting zone.  Thanks Meg, we couldn’t have done it without you!  I … Continued

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