Major Winter Storm

I went to the barn and slipped all over the place.  We had barely had any ice, but just enough to make it difficult to walk in the corrals.  I think I have everything ready for the storm, but maybe I have forgotten something.  they are forecasting a blizzard and up to 21" of snow.  Winds up to 40 mph will cause major drifts and serious wind chills.  I have hay in the barn, straw and grain in the barn.  I wonder if the faucets will freeze up in those temps making it difficult to water the animals.  I worry about my fingers freezing . . . it is so different when you are the sole person to care for this wonderful herd.  Some how, I will do it, but I know I will have little energy for anything else.  I will keep you posted.Publish Post

Blogging, Once Again

There is a major winter storm headed are way.  This is the third or fourth major store in a row and this farmer is ready for spring.  It would be wonderful to go outside in shirt sleeves and feel the sun beating down . . .oh well.  This storm has it all, freezing rain, snow and snow thunder.  We are expecting an accumulation of 12" to 18" which is too much.  I have hay in the barn, feed in the barn, heated water buckets, straw and plenty of clean buckets to scoop soiled straw into.  Now we just wait.


It has been especially hard with my husband unable to help as he is having back problems.  He is improving slowly.
Time to hit the sack . . . it is nice to be back.


Alpaca Lady

Alpacas and Weather

I can almost tell the weather before I head to the barn.  If I see the alpacas out in the pasture eating, you can bet it is not windy and not too cold.  If the alpacas are in the barn it is most likely raining or very windy.  If Eddie is hanging under the trees it might be somewhat windy.  They are out in the pasture trying to find anything green, and the sun is shinning.

Winter Thaw

It is always in January that we get a thaw, usally around the 15th. I guess it is a little eary this year, but it could not be more welcome. I know all of us welcoming this thaw will soon curse it because with a thaw comes the mess of water and mud. Never-the-less, I am happy the temps are warmer and my fingertips will not freeze during my morning chores.