Kefir!
Sunday March 18, 2018 Well my post today has little to do with alpacas, but a lot to do with good health. If you’ve ever been in our kitchen, you’ve probably seen what looks like a jar of milk sitting on the … Continued
Happy St. Patricks Day!
Saturday March 17, 2018 Our grandson is supposed to spend the day here so I’m hoping the snow doesn’t get in the way of our plans. The canyon we drive through between Salt Lake City and Woodland isn’t much fun … Continued
Friday March 16, 2018
Friday March 16, 2018 We got a bit more snow overnight and it looks so pretty (you can tell it’s been a mild winter when I refer to March snow as pretty, lol) We have a private tour group coming … Continued
Thursday March 15, 2018
Thursday March 15, 2018 The ground is white again and there’s more snow in the forecast for today. The alpacas were just getting used to strolling all over to look for green shoots but they’ll be back inside eating hay … Continued
Confirming pregnancies
Wednesday March 14, 2018 I do love standing out among the girls checking bellies for signs of movement. I missed doing it last year so I’m enjoying it more than usual 🙂 We used to send in blood tests and … Continued
How to soothe a grump – go the the barn!
Monday March 12, 2018 I spent quite a bit of time with the alpacas yesterday and what a great way to soothe a grumpy attitude because the silly time change. 🙂 I was looking for cria movement and noticing fleeces … Continued
What time is it anyway???
Sunday March 11, 2018 Did you remember to set your clock ahead by one hour? Silly don’t you think? Time in the barn never changes, we work around the sun, eat when we’re hungry and sleep when we’re tired. I … Continued
Saturday March 10, 2018
Saturday March 10, 2018 Belle did have her hike with her sister and one other newfypoo yesterday and it was great. Interesting to me is that she is the alpha dog here, but was very submissive with other dogs at the … Continued
Friday March 9, 2018
Friday March 9, 2018 It’s going to be a beautiful Friday and Belle is going on her first off leash hike with her sister and one other sweet newfypoo! Yes, a pup from the same litter lives nearby and we’re taking … Continued
International Women’s Day!
Thursday March 8, 2018 Happy International Women’s Day! Did you know it’s a National Holiday in over 25 countries? I remember when we were in West Africa for International Women’s Day in 2009 and it was a HUGE celebration. Businesses … Continued
Early Arrivals
Wednesday March 7, 2018 Ever since we’ve lived in Woodland I’ve enjoyed the birds and their comings and goings at different times of the year. Bald eagles in winter, swallows in spring, orioles in summer and the Redwing black birds … Continued
Information overload 😳
Tuesday March 6, 2018 It’s just too much. The whole world of news stories, blogs, and need to know articles is overwhelming. And so much of the news is downright depressing. 🙁 Research any topic and your head will be spinning … Continued
Sweet Old Animals
Monday March 5, 2018 As our animals age, I find myself appreciating their quirks and demeanors more than I probably should. That’s when it’s no longer a livestock business, but rather an old folks home for 4 leggeds. The old … Continued