No getting around it anymore. Fall is definitely here. It was drab and raining on and off for a few days. I know we need the moisture but it certainly affects my personality. I wanted to curl up and hibernate. But then the sun came out to take the chill from the air and I made a beeline to the barnyard to do those winterizing chores I've been putting off all summer. I've been working in the … [Read more...]
The Coyote Patrol
September 23, 2015 by
I was outside around 11am doing some work when I heard Keela's alert bark and saw her as a blur headed towards the back fence. There was a coyote, not 20 feet away. It was a little east of our property, right behind Excellent Next Door Neighbor Joy's house. I note this because she has a nice 4' fence back there, and the same fence separates her yard from the barnyard. Our back fence is … [Read more...]
All Alpacas, All The Time
September 18, 2015 by
Well, I just can't get enough of the new ladies. Here's some scenes from the past week. Tia (the white one) is definitely the most outgoing. Junie is very willing to let her make the first overtures. Junie is more laid back. I sense she is the funny one. I think it is going to be harder to win Tia's affections. Like all alpacas, they are super alert all … [Read more...]
What’s In The Trailer?
September 15, 2015 by
Well, as usual, it's been just plain nuts around here. Yesterday I was looking out the kitchen sink window and scarfing down a perfect peach (there is nothing better than a Colorado Palisade peach—sorry Georgia!) when I saw a hawk swoop down and GRAB LUCY. It took me a split second to get out the door into the backyard, just in time to see Lucy fall out of his talons and scramble for the bushes. … [Read more...]
Crisis Is Over, Pig Is Better
September 2, 2015 by
First off, an apology. I have been crazy busy, and if you don't follow my Facebook page you wouldn't know Mr. Doinkers is ok. How rude of me. Doink got sick on Wednesday, just two days before a long-planned mini vacation set to start on Friday morning. Good grief. On Wednesday, he was not moving. At all. Not even for watermelon two inches from his mouth. Plans were made, mostly in my … [Read more...]
Stuff I Built This Summer
August 13, 2015 by
It's no secret that I like building stuff. A lot. I'm not very good at it, but I have a great time and nothing has fallen apart...yet. I started this summer knowing the VERY FIRST project I wanted to tackle was to insulate the goat shed. But that's so boring. "Look at the wall with insulation behind it!" usually doesn't get a lot of high fives. It's like putting a new roof on a house. … [Read more...]
The Misadventures of Pickles
August 6, 2015 by
It has been quite the week here at Happy Mama Acre! I must say I've spent the better part of it with a silly grin on my face watching the animals, especially the baby chicks and their mamas. After watching them so much, I got a good idea of their personalities. So...meet Pickles and Pepper. The babies were introduced to the barnyard at exactly one week old. I started opening the … [Read more...]
It Takes A Village
July 29, 2015 by
Ah, it is finally, finally summer here—my very favorite time of year. We have been graced with hot days and warm evenings. The animals spend the mornings and evenings seeking out the cool breezes blowing through the barnyard. In the heat of the afternoons it's totally still and quiet—save the sound of a hen singing her egg song, often with Napoleon chiming in his approval. The cows have … [Read more...]
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