Friday August 7
Friday, August 7, 2015 Pasture vacuuming (AKA poop sucking) is on the schedule this morning, unless the rain comes before I get my act together. I have some stunning roving just back from the mill and I might just have … Continued
We’re soapin’ again
Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Blue Moon soap factory is back in action today. 😉 Oatmeal Milk and Honey is one of my most requested scents so that is on the list for today. Do you have a favorite that … Continued
Do you want to see the babies?
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 I hope to find time today to work on the August newsletter – but I’ll let you in on a little secret that will be in the newsletter: The babies are inviting you to an open … Continued
August 4, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Our newest baby is doing well, and we’ve named her Aspen. Our nephew and his girlfriend are here visiting from Chicago for a few days, so it’s been a fun family week too. One son came … Continued
Why I missed the Arts Festival :)
Monday, August 3, 2015 Whew! So glad I was here for this latest birth. Both legs stuck back and a very big baby as well. Angelica knew she needed help and did not resist at all when I approached her … Continued
Happy Sunday!
Sunday, August 2, 2015 Today is the last day of the Park City Arts Festival, of one of the biggest arts festivals in the West. If Angelica looks calm I might just go stroll around PC for a change of … Continued
August 1, 2015
Saturday, August 1, 2015 No Blue Moon babies were born yesterday, I’d have lost a bet for sure! But oh my that moon was gorgeous last night. I’ll see if any of the right girls are interested in a ‘meet … Continued
It’s a Blue Moon!
Friday, July 31, 2015 A full moon tonight, a Blue Moon even – will this be the day Angelica chooses? They say the cria chooses the week, but the mom picks the day. Breeding was a little chaotic as usual … Continued
The deeds that must be done ;)
Thursday, July 30, 2015 The plan for today is to do some breedings for a few 2016 babies. It definitely disrupts the calm serene atmosphere I like about this place, but it’s the only way I know of to make … Continued
Grow fleece , not tomatoes!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Another chilly morning at Blue Moon Ranch – 34° !! This is why I should not be trying to grow tomatoes here. Tomato plants like warm nights, but I keep trying to grow them every year. … Continued
38° in July?
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Chilly morning at Blue Moon Ranch – 38° !! When I first looked out the window at dawn, Austin and Boston were racing like crazy, so I wasn’t too worried about them being cold. No … Continued
Any day now….
Monday, July 27, 2015 Angelica should be the next to deliver, but her “due date” is not until Early August. She is looking HUGE and getting rather uncomfortable. She’s eating non stop all day – which I see often right … Continued
Cock a doodle dooo!
Sunday, July 26, 2015 Last April, we decided to add a few new hens to the flock to ensure that we’d keep a good supply of fresh eggs. They are finally integrated in with the old hens and all is … Continued
Pioneer or Pie and Beer?
Friday, July 24, 2015 If you live in Utah like we do, you know that today is a holiday. But for the rest of the world it’s just another Friday in July and you might wonder what the fuss is … Continued