Category Archives: animals

posts about the animals

Moms don’t want to play

Posted on August 29, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The wildflowers have finished blooming, and the pastures have gone from green to gold. Which, apparently, makes them much less tasty. Mikayla and Tulip don’t waste their time on not-tasty grasses, so when Mom turned them out the other day … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird convention

Posted on August 26, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We seem to have a lot of bird life, eh? Well, we also have a serious number of broad-tailed hummingbirds. Mom often jokes that we need to get an air traffic controller out there. Sometimes the beagle gets into snapping … Continue reading →

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Brittany learns about the horses

Posted on August 24, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

It may surprise you that Brittany, after nearly a year living next to the horses, did not really understand that they were living, breathing creatures. Especially since the stock tank at the end of the horse paddock is used by … Continue reading →

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I knew there was a reason I’m scared of bears

Posted on August 23, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

First, you should know that everyone is alright. Now, here’s the story. My big little-bro is home from his summer job, and not yet back in college. He and a buddy were hanging out at the ranch one evening last … Continue reading →

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Marsy is adorable

Posted on August 20, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Marsy holds her own with Trip these days; she doesn’t let him get away with anything. She’s a cutie, but I love his little black nose. Trip still doesn’t like water, but Marsy is being a brave girl about it. … Continue reading →

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Retroactive post: In which Tulip scares us silly

Posted on August 10, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Note: I’m out-of-town this week, so this post is going up automatically. I remember it like it was yesterday, but it was actually almost a year ago. It was the morning after we brought the girls home. After months of preparation, … Continue reading →

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Alpaca bio: Tulip

Posted on August 8, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Note: I’m out-of-town this week, so this post is going up automatically. Timid Tulip was my least favorite alpaca, until I got to know her. And getting to know her wasn’t easy, since she is so shy and quiet. But … Continue reading →

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The Cimarron Sky Dog art show

Posted on August 7, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Phew. The crew here at Cliff House is exhausted. We participated in an art show yesterday, and worked our little fannies off setting up and breaking down. I’d love to post pictures, but the camera accidentally went home with a … Continue reading →

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A funny story about alpacas in the rain

Posted on August 5, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Heee heee. Yesterday morning I got a voicemail from Dad that went something like, “Last night was…interesting.” I called the family to find out what happened, and I had to chuckle too. The big boys still haven’t quite figured out their … Continue reading →

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Big boy play time

Posted on August 3, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The big boys are finally out of quarantine! Mom and Dad let them out into the larger turnout area yesterday morning. They still can’t mix with the rest of the herd, but at least they get to explore a bit … Continue reading →

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