Finally it feels like spring.
We are busy training the alpacas that will be travelling to the Ontario show in April.
As part of the preparation I took a radio to the barn to get them used to some new sounds.
I tuned it to what I thought was a middle of the road station, turned it up and left it on for the day.
Later in the afternoon when I returned for evening chores, I notice that the radio is blasting opera music and the alpacas are all laying in the barn looking very peaceful.
Quite the cultured bunch!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Partric's Day!
A different version of the traditional blessing which I personally love;
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be at your back
May the sun shine soft upon your face
May the rain fall soft upon your fields
And may you be half an hour in Heaven
Before the Devil knows you're dead!
And for the true Irish among us - Chocolate Guinness Cake. Yum!!
A different version of the traditional blessing which I personally love;
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be at your back
May the sun shine soft upon your face
May the rain fall soft upon your fields
And may you be half an hour in Heaven
Before the Devil knows you're dead!
And for the true Irish among us - Chocolate Guinness Cake. Yum!!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Market Day Sunday Feb 10
Caroline has been busy weaving rugs and scarves. The mill has made us some more socks. The knitters have provided some new items as well.
So just in time for Valentines Day we will be at the Halifax Seaport Market on Sunday February 10th.
Hope to see you there.
So just in time for Valentines Day we will be at the Halifax Seaport Market on Sunday February 10th.
Hope to see you there.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Winter So Far
The winter time is a quiet period for us on the Alpaca Farm. We were virtually sold out of all our product after a busy November and December so we took a break from the markets. Thank you for your support of our business.
I am about to go into my busy time at work so we did escape to Costa Rica for a week at the beginning of January. We did an ecotour with Air Canada Vacations. Recommend it to anyone who enjoys warm tropical places and the opportunity to see variety of birds wildlife and scenery.
Since then Caroline has been busy weaving rugs and scarves and I have made a few hats. The animals do not mind the cold and snow but the waterers do sometimes freeze and moving the snow and disposing of the manure becomes a challenge. This January and now February has had more day below -10 than normal for Nova Scotia.
Keep Warm!
I am about to go into my busy time at work so we did escape to Costa Rica for a week at the beginning of January. We did an ecotour with Air Canada Vacations. Recommend it to anyone who enjoys warm tropical places and the opportunity to see variety of birds wildlife and scenery.
Since then Caroline has been busy weaving rugs and scarves and I have made a few hats. The animals do not mind the cold and snow but the waterers do sometimes freeze and moving the snow and disposing of the manure becomes a challenge. This January and now February has had more day below -10 than normal for Nova Scotia.
Keep Warm!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Another skill
Learned to make a wreath out of sailing rope last week. Added some shells to complete the nautical theme.
Wintry weather
Today was the first day that felt a bit like winter. Flurries in the air, 0c and a cold north wind.
We decided to move the boys out of the summer pasture and shed as the water there can easily freeze.
It was a simple task and we separated the yearling males from the girls at the same time. The barn is back to "winter normal".
C'mon spring!
We decided to move the boys out of the summer pasture and shed as the water there can easily freeze.
It was a simple task and we separated the yearling males from the girls at the same time. The barn is back to "winter normal".
C'mon spring!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Pumpkin races
We attended the annual Pumpkin Regatta in Windsor NS. The weather was fair and the races went well. Mareika and I were able to try out a boat.
Skunk rodeo
We had a rodeo of sorts in the barn.....
During morning chores one of the dogs seemed to be overly interested in something in a corner of the barn. Upon investigation we found a skunk backed into a corner and under a pile of old windows.
Two helpers were there with me, and when I told them there was a skunk they were quite excited to see this new creature - until they smelled it.
It took three of us to move windows, set a live trap and coax the skunk into the trap.
After some time we did have success and managed to relocate the smelly intruder to the woods far, far away.
No one actually got sprayed directly however we did have the experience of a bath in tomato juice.
During morning chores one of the dogs seemed to be overly interested in something in a corner of the barn. Upon investigation we found a skunk backed into a corner and under a pile of old windows.
Two helpers were there with me, and when I told them there was a skunk they were quite excited to see this new creature - until they smelled it.
It took three of us to move windows, set a live trap and coax the skunk into the trap.
After some time we did have success and managed to relocate the smelly intruder to the woods far, far away.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Show successes
t wanting to travel to shows this fall we sent some fleeces to various shows.
Anuone continues to do very well with a Reserve Colour Champion at both the Navan Fleece Show and the Lloydminster Fleece Show.
Toblerone took first in Class at both shows as well.
The fleeces are off to the Northlands show in Edmonton and we'll see how they do there.
Toblerone took first in Class at both shows as well.
The fleeces are off to the Northlands show in Edmonton and we'll see how they do there.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
And thanks to all the volunteers...
As the Wwoofing season draws to an end for another year we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who passed through our doors and provided so much help. We enjoyed hosting you all.
Thanks to:
Emeline & Louis, Louisa & Katharina, Miwa, Faith, Mike, Elise, Momoko and Janos & Mareika
Thanks to:
Emeline & Louis, Louisa & Katharina, Miwa, Faith, Mike, Elise, Momoko and Janos & Mareika
One crazy Hibiscus
I brought my Hibiscus in from the back patio a couple of weeks ago and it has gone crazy with flowers.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Autumn
Fall has arrived with beautiful warm sunny days. Perfect for a final weeding and getting the gardens ready for a winter rest.
Soon we will remove the boys from their summer pasture and return them to the barn.
Kindergarten for the 2012 cria has begun, earlier than in the past and it's so much easier when the weather is warm.
Soon we will remove the boys from their summer pasture and return them to the barn.
Kindergarten for the 2012 cria has begun, earlier than in the past and it's so much easier when the weather is warm.
Another successful Open Farm Day
Open Farm Day 2012 was a great success at Rocaro Alpacas with over 250 visitors to the farm. Many visitors mentioned the ATV Live at 5 interview and we are still getting comments from people who saw the spot.
Alpacas 101
Goofing around
Goofing around
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