Has the rest of the country been dealing with unusual Winter weather this year? It’s April 21st and I was watching snowflakes fill the sky this morning. It’s been snowing off and on the last week and I’m ready for Spring.

We couldn’t wait any longer and moved the herd to our lower pastures yesterday. The grass was getting long and the fields off the barn need a rest.

It’s one of my favorite times of year. After a long winter, moving the girls to a new field of Spring grass and watching them kick up their heels. With the day of steady grazing, they’re already acting very full and content.

These pastures are also my favorite for cria patrol. When we built the house, I bought the best pair of binoculars I could find. When I have a free moment, you can usually find me at my favorite window just watching. I think I’ve learned more about their care by observation, especially the first year, than by any other way. Raising alpacas and running an alpaca farm is an on-going learning experience.

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