Alpacas and soap?
Thursday, March 6, 2014 When people visit Yaya’s Yarn Barn and see all the soap for sale in there, they ask me what does soap have to do with alpacas? Well, nothing, really. I have been making soap for many many … Continued
The Sounds of Silence
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 It’s usually pretty quiet at the ranch. Alpacas chewing, maybe a cat meowing, a cow in a neighbors field mooing. But generally it’s pretty quiet here. Except for when the redwing black birds start their spring singing … Continued
Early March grazing?
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 There are bare patches in the snow with bits of pasture showing and the alpacas are all over it. The best grazing areas are still closed off to them but I just can’t stand to confine them … Continued
A Sunday drive
Monday, March 3, 2014 Once in a while on a Sunday, between visitors and feeding chores Ed will say, “Want to take a ride?” Our neighborhood provides so much for photo opportunities I always say Yes. We started at the … Continued
To our friends, feathered or not.
Sunday, March 2, 2014 The amount of spam I’m getting since launching the new web site has been horrid. So I’ve installed a new plug in to hopefully cut that down. But please let me know if it makes it harder … Continued
March Mudness
Saturday, March 1, 2014 It’s March! That means we need to get ready for March Mudness. 😉 We did get a nice new blanket of white over night and it sure looks pretty this morning. We have visitors coming today and … Continued
Newfie tales
Friday, February 28, 2104 Snow and freezing temps are back for a while but Matilda the Newfie decided it’s time to blow her winter coat. We have brown dog hair everywhere! And she seem to be little more “souped up” than … Continued
All sizes welcome here
Thursday, February 27, 2104 Way back in 2011, we had several crias born , but only 2 were girls. Miracle and Millie. Oh my they could not have been more different. Miracle, so tiny and fragile, and Millie, so big and … Continued
More snow please. :)
Wednesday, February 26, 2104 The snow is melting a little too quickly for me. Hoping that the storm tomorrow will deliver a new coat of white for us. I’m just not ready for mud season yet. The alpacas wander farther … Continued
Photo opps everywhere!
Tuesday, February 25, 2104 You know if you read these updates for any time at all that I love photography. And my subjects are usually alpacas or the other animals that I find on my paths. But last night the sun … Continued
Smells like spring!
Monday, February 24, 2014 It looks like we’ll have another spring like day today, and I’ve noticed the alpacas are wandering around the pastures much more. Of course it’s mostly still snow covered but I think they can smell the grass … Continued
Thank you!
Sunday, February 23, 2014 Thanks to everyone who came to our class yesterday! What a delightful group. I definitely saw some future alpaca owners in the crowd. Today I get to enjoy a visit from one of our grandsons, so just … Continued
Alpaca as a business
Saturday, February 22, 2014 We have a nice size group coming here today to learn about alpacas as a business opportunity. If you wish you were closer, never fear, an e-book on this topic is in the works! My new web site … Continued
Weaning time
I’ve noticed that several of the moms who are pregnant with 2014 crias have weaned their 2013 babies. It’s a natural and gradual process and so much easier on all involved than forced weaning. The moms who are not pregnant … Continued