Category Archives: animals

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Marseille gets weighed

Posted on July 31, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Yay! I got to meet and then huggle Marseille yesterday! Aww. Our girl has gained three pounds in her first week! She and Trip look nearly the same size, and Trip is a month old! Jeez. What could I possibly … Continue reading →

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Swallows take flight

Posted on July 30, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Our barn swallows have taken flight! And we thought it was bad when the kingbirds were exploring. Swallows are much more erratic when they fly, dipping and weaving like nut cases. Mom wants to hire a air traffic controller so … Continue reading →

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Alpaca et al. health update

Posted on July 28, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The new boys have been in quarantine for quite a while now, but they’ll be allowed into the larger turnout area later this week! They still won’t be allowed to mix with the girls for another month. Marcello and Merlin … Continue reading →

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Alpaca bio: Mikayla, the drama queen

Posted on July 26, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Here’s a little story about Mikayla. Mikayla and Tulip were both pregnant on shearing day, a month or two away from their due dates. Our vet recommended giving them a shot that prevents premature births, since shearing can be stressful. … Continue reading →

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Marseille is born!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

On Saturday at 10:30 AM, Marseille, our newest baby alpaca was born! At a whopping 21 lbs, this girl is on the upper end of the healthy range already! It didn’t take her long to stand up (you want them … Continue reading →

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Toads!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

They exist! Mom and Dad swore to me they had a trio of toads that staked out the patio in front of the barn, but I haven’t seen them. Until now! Well. I’ll be buggered. Or not, since the toads are … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Cimmaron Sky Dog Artists Show

Posted on July 23, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The fiber artists at Cliff House Alpacas have knitted/crocheted/felted/spun ourselves into carpal tunnel preparing for our next show. We’ve been invited to bring our wares to a private silent auction and craft sale to benefit the wild horses at Cimarron Sky … Continue reading →

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Flying lessons for the baby kingbirds

Posted on July 22, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Mom and Dad were met with quite a cacophony when they entered the barn on Monday morning. It seems the time has come for the baby kingbirds to learn to fly. We knew it was coming, their nest was starting … Continue reading →

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Babies, babies, everywhere, but not one for Mikayla

Posted on July 19, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

No baby for Mikayla yet, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t babies in the barn! We didn’t really want birds IN the barn, because, well, Boogie gets pooped on. But barn swallows are bug eaters! And bugs are awful. So we unplugged … Continue reading →

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TripIsStillAdorable.com

Posted on July 18, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

It’s amazing how often I feel like starting a post with “OMG Trip is adorable!”  Over the weekend, I got to weigh him (Trip gets weighed weekly, this week he gained 3 lbs). It involved just a little bit of frantic … Continue reading →

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