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
Happy Friday!
Friday, July 18, 2014 Queen Ester, one of our older moms, is next up for delivery. This will be another General Patton baby, (black mom, black dad) but I am through predicting colors. 😉 If you’re coming to our fleece … Continued
And baby makes four!
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Isabella did have her baby yesterday! It’s been a few years since she had a cria and my oh my does she love this little guy. ♥ Born a little after noon, he was up and … Continued
Wednesday update
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 It has cooled off enough that working outside is now doable again. So today will be pasture vacuuming day and more breeding. And then a fun trip to the local Farmers Market in the afternoon. The … Continued
July 15,2014
Tuesday, July 14, 2014 Our monthly newsletter will go out today, a bit later than usual, but it’s been that kind of July! Be sure to sign up in the box at the bottom of this page if you want … Continued
Monday, July 14, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014 Yoda, Donovan, Romeo and Brigadier will be moving to a new home today. Of course I’ll be a little weepy, but I do know it’s best for the boys, so it’s all good. I hope … Continued
Halter training
Sunday, July 13, 2014 Today we’ll continue halter training with the 4 little boys who will be going to their new home on Monday. They’re catching on. 🙂 General Patton will get to meet a few more ladies and by … Continued
July 12, 2014
Saturday July 12 We have had 3 days of wonderful evening rains and the pastures loved that! Lush new growth is showing up all all over. We have also sold enough alpacas that our pastures are not overtaxed and it’s … Continued
Dog grooming part 2
Friday, July 11, 2014 Well, we had our mobile dog groomers come to the ranch to comb out the Pyrenees and it went so well! Chief and Abby were thrilled to have the undivided attention and their coats look so … Continued
Let the breeding begin!
Thursday, July 10, 2014 Breeding season has begun for the 2015 babies. We started with bringing over General Patton of course, and the ladies were happy to see him. Since we sold little Brigadier, I’m hoping to have a few … Continued
News about our little boys
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 We had 4 little boys born here last year and they have all finally been moved into their “tweener zone” near the bachelor barn. But they’ll only be there for about a week …. because they’ve … Continued
Dont forget the dogs!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Taking care of the alpacas and running the alpaca business consumes most of my time around here. And I like that! But we also have six large dogs that need lots of attention too. Keeping them … Continued