June Update
Sorry about the long lapse between postings. We had our yearly shearing back in late March and everything went well.
I baled hay in early May and sold every bit of it out of the field. It was very good quality and sold the bales to 2 different people so I didn't even have to lay a hand on them. With all the rain we've been having we will definitely get 3 cuttings this year.
We have listed our alpacas for sale on AlpacaNation. Ambriel Acres @ AlpacaNation We are in the process of downsizing so our next procedure is the selling of our alpacas. We would like to sell all 19 animals in a package deal. So if anyone is looking for an instant start-up at bargain pricing, now is the time. No reasonable offer refused!
Sammie is due to give birth sometime between 6/27 and 7/4. Everyone else is due in the Fall. After this cria is born, I will move Sammie to the Fall breeding schedule as well. Let's hope for a female.
Last week I found a baby fledgling in the barn. It could not fly and was intrigued that it was a rather large bird for its age. After doing online research, Tara and I found out it was an American Kestrel. It is said to be the most colorful raptor in the world, and the most common falcon in North America.
I baled hay in early May and sold every bit of it out of the field. It was very good quality and sold the bales to 2 different people so I didn't even have to lay a hand on them. With all the rain we've been having we will definitely get 3 cuttings this year.
We have listed our alpacas for sale on AlpacaNation. Ambriel Acres @ AlpacaNation We are in the process of downsizing so our next procedure is the selling of our alpacas. We would like to sell all 19 animals in a package deal. So if anyone is looking for an instant start-up at bargain pricing, now is the time. No reasonable offer refused!
Sammie is due to give birth sometime between 6/27 and 7/4. Everyone else is due in the Fall. After this cria is born, I will move Sammie to the Fall breeding schedule as well. Let's hope for a female.
Last week I found a baby fledgling in the barn. It could not fly and was intrigued that it was a rather large bird for its age. After doing online research, Tara and I found out it was an American Kestrel. It is said to be the most colorful raptor in the world, and the most common falcon in North America.
This is the day I found him
We kept him for 11 days feeding him raw chicken, turkey and beef. Then took him outside and after a few training sessions, we taught him how to fly. Tara named him "Lynyrd" after the rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd and their #1 hit Free Bird!
Me & Lynyrd
Tara & Lynyrd
Me & Lynyrd
The picture below is when we released him. Looks like a healthy little booger on top of the roof. It's almost as if he's saying thanks and waving good-bye!
After 2 days I spotted the little guy in a tree in the fence row, about 150 feet from the house. It was last night and we were very relieved to have spotted him. He looks real healthy, happy and I think he'll live a long life. We walked up to him as he was perched in the tree. He looked at Tara and I, then bobbed his head up and down in acknowledgment.
So from now on, whenever I hear the song Free Bird, I'll always think of my buddy Lynyrd. I know it will bring a smile to my face.
After 2 days I spotted the little guy in a tree in the fence row, about 150 feet from the house. It was last night and we were very relieved to have spotted him. He looks real healthy, happy and I think he'll live a long life. We walked up to him as he was perched in the tree. He looked at Tara and I, then bobbed his head up and down in acknowledgment.
So from now on, whenever I hear the song Free Bird, I'll always think of my buddy Lynyrd. I know it will bring a smile to my face.
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