Monday, June 4, 2018
eoffrey is a rich dark rose gray – and his fleece is amazing when it is spun up!
During June and July, I am on cria watch. It’s the same as baby watch to those of you who don’t know that a cria is a baby alpaca. Our first crias expected are from Tomar Leche (true black) and Ariel (white). Both of them bred to Geoffrey (lucky guy) who, up until now, has not had successful breedings. These will be his first “crias on the ground” if all goes well for us. Geoffrey is a dark rose grey. You can join us in making predictions! Tomar Leche’ read more...
Tamar Leche'
Ariel
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Friday, April 27, 2018
During Spring break 2018, we made an appointment for a family from Utah County who planned to come to the ranch to visit and explore what Circle Cliff Ranch Alpacas had to offer. They are a fun group of a mom, dad and three delightful young boys who travel the state of Utah and do an honest write-up about their adventures. I like to get an idea of what any of our visitors would like to experience so I can plan their visit to be as perfect for them as I can. Before leaving, I asked the read more...
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Our 2018 shearing day is coming! It’s a red-letter day for us. This year, on April 10th, we are using a Utah team and we’re shearing earlier than our usual time (June). Last year, we lost our Angela and her sweet cria, in part due to the fact that she was shorn too close to the time her cria was due. The shearers are lined up, our helpers are ready, and we are expecting a fun (even long) morning as we prepare to harvest the beautiful fiber are alpacas will gift us. I can’t read more...
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Sadly, some good things must end. This includes crias nursing their mamas. Between January and February I begin the process of weaning the crias. This year I’m trying a gradual weaning process. I’ll be having the moms and crias separated during the day for a week, reuniting them during the nights. Then — separating them both day and night. Sigh. That’s going to be the hard part. The boys and girls will be separated from both the big boys and the mamas. read more...
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017
I’m alive! I’m really here. I’m making progress (slowly) in recovering from my ATV accident. I’m going to do this! Excuses for not keeping up my blog don’t really matter, but I promise I’ll do better in 2018. New projects will include trying new yarn dying techniques and becoming more organized. I’m #Porshe the Alpaca also learning how to walk without a walker and a cane. That’s a big one. Thank you for your support in words, pray read more...
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
Geoffrey is looking good!
On the “Things to Do” list is: 1. Wire the girls barn with lights and a few outlets; 2. Caulk the outside office; 3. Resolve what to do with a feisty male (Geoffrey) who bugs the crap out of others (Probee), and resolve what to do with Probee who bugs the crap out of others (Al Pacacino); 4. have Jasmin’s cria arrive here healthy, and keep her (?) warm; and 5. take pictures of and market my yarns and hats and alpacas. It’s a start. I appreciate M so much read more...
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
It got down to 22 degrees last night, and there is a sheet of ice on the dog and alpaca water buckets. We are hoping for what is called an “Indian Summer” to hit us in October, as Jasmin’s cria is due on October 9th; even with a coat on a cria, that is still darned cold. M is busy doing chores and keeping all well. The cats are keeping the mice away, the chickens are laying delicious eggs and are enjoying their new heated water dispenser, the dogs are keeping M company; I think M is e read more...
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Monday, September 11, 2017
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Sunday, September 10, 2017
During our Open Ranch Day last Saturday, the girls and crias were a little full and decided to hide on their ‘poop hill.’ Who would want to try to feed them while there? It didn’t stop me — I was wearing my outside shoes — and so I ‘scooted’ them off their hill and they started smiling and entertaining their guests. I never would have guessed that they’d have their fill of pellets, but they did. The boys were a different story — they were insatiable and didn’t t read more...
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Our yearly Open Ranch Day is SATURDAY, September 2nd. We can’t wait to have you visit us, enjoy a glimpse of alpaca ranching life, and just enjoy your time among these fun animals. I won’t be feeding my girls and boys their regular grain; you can feed them ($5 a bag/donation) and they will be friendly and hungry, for sure. 10am-4pm – Mile Marker 63 on Highway 24. Just 12 miles from Capitol Reef National Park. Come and meet Harrison, Buck, Patch, Caram read more...
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