Friday, August 12, 2016 We asked our fiber processor to try an experiment with a fleece and she made us a felt pelt! It looks like the pelt of an animal except it did not involve taking the skin from that animal, it was all done by … Continued
Thursday, August 11, 2016 We finally got some rain here! If we weren’t able to use the creek water for irrigation, our pastures would have been crispy a month ago. There is a most welcome chill in the air this morning too and I’m … Continued
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 All alpaca babies look good this morning, that’s the way I like to start my day! I promised Ed that he could have his garage back by the end of this week (it’s filled with fleeces) and since I am … Continued
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 We have another new baby! I’ve been hovering over Selena since Saturday when I thought she started early labor. Well, she finally decided it was time for that baby to come out. A big 22 pound baby is no easy feat for … Continued
Monday, August 8, 2016 We have another new baby! Madeline decided to wait until after our event on Saturday and delivered a sweet baby girl Sunday afternoon. She’s perfect and looks a lot like Madeline’s first daughter Zariah. Madeline is one of … Continued
Sunday, August 7, 2016 It truly makes my heart so happy to see all the people who love to come to Blue Moon Ranch when we have our events. We have our faithful friends who show up every time we’re open and … Continued
Saturday, August 8, 2016 We’re open today! Come see us between 1 and 4 if you’re in the area. Abby the guardian dog is ready for some belly rubs and Chief loves to hear how handsome he is. Charlotte, our newest guardian is getting more used to … Continued
Friday, August 5, 2016 No new babies yet. We have a private tour scheduled today for 10 people – I wonder if they’ll get to see a birth? We’re also getting things ready for our Open Barn event on Saturday and I … Continued
Thursday, August 4, 2016 We’re still watching anxiously for our last few babies to arrive. I hope we’ll have some brand new ones for our event on Saturday. But the 4 babies we have here now are enough to make it fun. We got … Continued
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 It’s been hot and dry here for weeks. But we know how to make it rain! Schedule an event! lol Yes, when I look at the forecast for Saturday I see rain. But no worries, we’ve had plenty … Continued
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 It’s a Yaya day today, which means our grandson will spend the day here again. He’s getting big enough that he can be helpful and we have lots of fun here too. 🙂 My pasture vac (AKA the poop sucker) … Continued
Monday, August 1, 2016 The fences have been mended. Sounds quaint doesn’t it? But I’ll tell you, the guys worked hard and they probably need a day off today. We did have some nice family time to balance with all the hard … Continued
Sunday, July 31, 2016 It’s a family work day here today, which means the family members with younger bodies come up to do some work and we feed them all. 🙂 It’s mostly fence repairs and pounding in T-posts. It’s also the official due date … Continued
Saturday, July 30, 2016 Oh those baby fleeces! I’m skirting the cria fleeces from last year babies and they are so amazingly soft but I spend hours on each one picking out bits of hay etc. That is because we don’t tip … Continued