Taking care of babies
Thursday, July 22, 2021 Both babies are gaining weight, Yay! Bottle feeding baby alpacas might sound like fun, but trust me it’s not. It’s been too hot for them to do much running yet but I have no doubts they … Continued
They have names!
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 After great discussions and much deliberation we have come up with names for the babies. It used to be a hot topic of conversation for Ed and I, but now we also need to involve our … Continued
But wait – there’s more!
Tuesday, July 28, 2021 We were outside checking on baby boy and I said to my grandson, “Get ready for round 2, Aspen is in labor.” Of course now he’s experienced so knows what to expect. 😉 But #1, this … Continued
We have a baby!
Monday, July 19, 2021 We have a baby! Ava started labor about 9 am yesterday morning and had delivered her baby by 10:15. And our alpaca lovin’ grandson got to see the whole thing. The whole event consumed every minute … Continued
Just keep waiting
Sunday, July 18, 2021 I must admit, It is quite fun to have someone just as focused on the births as I am. This 11 yr old boy checks alpaca butts with more frequency than I do! Yesterday he ran … Continued
Yay for Hay!!
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Midway through pasture clean up yesterday morning I got a text that we had a load of hay on the way! Alrighty! When you’ve been as close as we were to out of hay, that was … Continued
And we wait
Friday, July 16, 2021 Ahh birthing season. I wish I could take a more casual approach to it all and go about my normal life but I have not been able to do that, ever. It’s true that most … Continued
Gathering hay while the sun shines
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Well we found a bit of hay. And now I can add getting hay out of a field to my resume. The farmer is actually a friend of my daughter and we are hoping he will … Continued
A little good news
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Well, I did find some hay and we’re going to pickup 50 bales this morning. The only catch is we have to load it ourselves. ugh. But we’re going early this morning so it won’t be … Continued
Worrisome news
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 I got an unexpected email this weekend from my hay grower. About a month ago he told me he would be fertilizing his fields and expected to have plenty of hay. He wanted to make sure … Continued
Alpaca end product
Monday, July 12, 2021 One question I am asked often is “What do you do with all the poop?” Well, #1 we use to to fertilize the pastures and help any soil that needs it, but we also grow Pootunias! … Continued
Park City perked me up
Sunday, July 11, 2021 When we’re waiting for babies to arrive I’m pretty much glued to home. But a quick trip to Park City for a bite to eat is good for a change of pace and helps me remember … Continued
We made the move
Saturday, July 10, 2021 It was time, way past time actually, and I finally put the tweeners in with the bachelors. The fighting between Roman and Ryder was escalating and they had to learn that they were not their own … Continued
A magical feeling
Friday, July 9, 2021 I sit in the barn most days when the girls are out there and I just watch and listen. Eventually I become invisible to them and they carry on as though I wasn’t even there. But … Continued