Spring Cleaning

Tara and I took a much needed vacation for 10 days in Florida. It was great to get away from the daily chores and just relax for awhile. I have to admit I felt a little guilty about not having anything to do plus leaving our alpacas. However, I trained our son Jansen on how to care for them and gave him all the important phone numbers in case of emergency. He did a wonderful job and it's great to know that we can rely on him caring for the animals for future vacations!


When we returned the grass was much taller and needed attention. I bush hogged the pastures and cleaned the fence rows.

Our 11 acre field with Orchard and Timothy grass is about ready to cut for hay. I sprayed it with Milestone last month and I have to say it did a great job in controlling the weeds. Milestone made by Dow came recommended by alpaca farmers who have used it with great success. I would recommend it as well.

Shearing day is approaching and all the boys and girls will get a much needed haircut. I'm sure they'll appreciate it as it will shed their winter coats and hopefully make them a bit cooler.

Sammie's birthing date is estimated as June 6, 2008. That will be exciting as we are nearing our first cria to be born on our farm.