Tag Archives: crias

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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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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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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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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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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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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