Got Hay?
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 We got our first load of hay stacked in the hay barn lastnight and it looks wonderful. Once we get all the hay in for winter I feel a great sense of relief. So we’re getting … Continued
More rain and a breeding season update
Monday, August 4, 2014 It’s raining as I type so the alpacas are staying under the overhang for now. More rain today will probably keep them there often. So it will be a good day for alpaca viewing and a … Continued
New alpaca owners!
Saturday, August 2, 2014 When it’s 45 degrees outside in August I am reminded why I love livin’ in the mountains. Sure it will warm up during the day but evenings are so refreshing! We’ll have some hot days ahead … Continued
Makin’ babies
Thursday, July 31, 2014 I made a decision this year to complete all my breeding in July in order to have most of the crias arrive in June next year. I brought General Patton over to see the girls yesterday … Continued
Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 We saw lots of rain here yesterday and even more over night. I’m grateful for that so we don’t have to hassle with the irrigation. I love to go to the local farmers market on Wednesday, … Continued
We are fa-mi-ly ♪ ♫ My brothers and my sister and me ♫
Monday, July 28, 2014 A wedding in Chicago pulled us away from the ranch scene for the weekend. If there is an event where my 2 brothers, my sister and my parents (85 and 86 yrs old) all show up … Continued
July 25, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014 I tried and tried to get some new photos of our newest cria Ella Mae, but she is one of the bounciest little girls we’ve ever had! So that is something I’ll keep working on. I … Continued
Happy Pioneer Day!
Thursday, July 24, 2014 Happy Pie and Beer Day! … or Pioneer Day! depending on how you celebrate! LOL We have visitors coming today and lots of pasture work to tend to. We’ll try to get most chores done before … Continued
For Utah Only
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 If you live in Utah like we do then you know this whole week is basically a holiday. If you don’t live here, I’ll explain. Pioneer Day is on July 24, a day when the state … Continued
Playing it cool and a birth video
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 It’s going to be a hot one today. I might even get the hose out and spray off the legs and bellies of the ones who don’t like to wade in the creek. It’s barely 50 … Continued
Cria season
Monday, July 21, 2014 Today, the first crias born this year, Scarlett and Mojo are one month old. They have about doubled in weight and that is exactly what they are supposed to do in the first 30 days. It’s … Continued
What a fun class :)
Sunday, July 20, 2014 We decided to have the first part of our fleece class on the front porch, because it was in the shade and because the alpacas were “mowing” the lawn. New baby Ella Mae kept getting herself … Continued