Bogart gives us a scare
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 When we see alpacas in a huddle we know something is up, did someone just drop a baby, are they trying to stomp a racoon or other small creature? And why is the dog barking like … Continued
Small World
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 I must share a little story I heard yesterday. My sister (who lives in Chicago) was talking to her daughter in law about her new job tending bar in Chicago. A customer requested a drink and … Continued
Can you dance? 💦
Monday, May 17, 2021 We’ve been doing the rain dance here and so far all we have are some lovely clouds. Gotta keep dancin’! The good news is my hay guy called and told me he’ll get a good share … Continued
Takin’ a rest
Sunday, May 16, 2021 Farming, if you have animals, is a 365 day a year job and I’m really OK with that. But some days you just have to call it a resting day. Which means we’ll try to not … Continued
Rain needed – apply here!
Saturday, May 15, 2021 We’re praying for rain here, for our pastures and for the hay that is trying to grow for our 2021 winter storage. We’re very fortunate that we do have rights to use the creek water for … Continued
Shearing soon!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 We finally have a shearing date! Friday June 11 is the day we’ll get to see the fleeces we’ve been growing all year and help the animals be more comfortable in the summer heat. We’ve been … Continued
Beautiful birds and a tiny announcement
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 A snow day in May is kind of a treat I think. It didn’t stick on the ground, just made the dogs and alpacas run around more and all the bugs went back to sleep. The … Continued
It’s a love thing
Monday, May 10, 2021 Geneva, one of our gray alpacas has a serious crush on our grandson. She was out grazing in the field with her friends and she noticed that he was standing near the barn. She raced to … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 9, 2021 Today we celebrate the nurturers among us. Birth moms, step moms, animal moms, and all those who care for the young ones in their lives. If you are lucky enough to have your mom still in … Continued
An unlikely friendship
Friday, May 7, 2021 Blue and Odin the barn cat have had an off again on again relationship since Blue arrived. Odin was the first cat who agreed to play hide and seek with puppy Blue last year, then Blue … Continued
Just having fun
Thursday, May 6, 2021 Although we were focused on Blue and making sure he could not escape, the alpacas also enjoyed the open gate experience. Lots of running and pronking before they settled down to enjoy all the new grass. … Continued