Category Archives: animals

posts about the animals

Shearing Movies

Posted on May 21, 2013 by cliffhousemom

As promised yesterday, we thought you might enjoy our amateur video attempt showing Scott shearing Morocco. He has our best fiber, and you should be able to see the nice staple length. Kirstin does the skirting afterward. The lady you … Continue reading →

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After we Shear we Skirt

Posted on May 20, 2013 by cliffhousemom

This shearing was Vannie’s first with our family at Cliff House, his behavior and his fleece were one of our best surprises of the day. When he arrived at our ranch he was wearing a modified lion’s cut, but at … Continue reading →

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Shearing Day – May 15, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Where were we on Wednesday? Our apologies, Wednesday was shearing day! There are 365 days in a year, but we will tell you quite honestly, that shearing day is the only day of the year when you raise alpacas. Momma … Continue reading →

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Ranch Dog Olive!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by cliffhousemom

As I, Momma, sit at the kitchen table trying to come up with an idea for our blog post today, the sky has turned to grey and rain is falling on our 40 acres of land. Sunday had been a … Continue reading →

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Special Report: Cat Nip Found in the Garden

Posted on May 6, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Momma here this morning with a special report about our sweetie kitties big discovery this week-end. Dad, Jared and I began summing up spring cleaning for the garden on Sunday, and our kitties love to join us when we’re outside. … Continue reading →

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The Barn’s North Door is Open!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Sunday was warm enough to open our upper barn’s north door. Our view of Castle Rock is always a welcome spring sight. The town we live near is named after the rock you see in the distance. The alpacas are … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Marling Act

Posted on April 26, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Good morning – it’s Aunt Geri. After marling over a mile of Chimayo yarn, I decided to do some “simple” spinning.  The fiber I spun, Cliff House had purchased at the Estes Park Fiber Festival last year. It is from … Continue reading →

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Only a Nose Knows

Posted on April 24, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Momma and Dad here, with a note about noses. Our Tuscany aka Tuscaninny, has an immune system that’s not quite right. Because of this, he has been unable to get rid of a runny nose. Dr. Balch gave us a … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Hay

Posted on April 19, 2013 by cliffhousemom

As we near the end of winter, what we’ve been feeding the Alpacas is about to be put to the test. Shearing day is May 15, and the quality of our nutrition will easily be seen. With all of their … Continue reading →

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The Green Alpaca

Posted on April 5, 2013 by aunt_geri

Hi – it’s Aunt Geri.  Here is my latest creation (aside from the Chimayo yarn that I continue to pump out).  This is a green “Magic” scarf made with baby alpaca and a variegated nylon ribbon.  I think it’s the … Continue reading →

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