I seem to be blogging later and later these days, despite getting up earlier and earlier to check on the pregnant girls. Paul has been doing accounts and financial forecasting this evening which has taken longer than anticipated.
It has been another lovely day here, pity it hasn't been so good down at the National Show at Newark and Notts showground. Despite us not showing this year my parents till went along to the show.
As one would expect entries were well down, but I think my parents enjoyed it none the less. They also picked me up a programme so I can see who had entered.
Paul & I have been busy getting on with outside jobs. all the fields have been cleaned and Paul has readied the new improvised gate for when the girls move into the next field. It means they wont have to go out onto our little lane now.
I was hoping that the girls would last out in their current field until they have been sheared but that is looking rather unlikely as they are polishing off their grass at a rapid rate. Give it a few more weeks and I'll be complaining because I've got to cut some grass!
Saturday, 8 May 2010
Friday, 7 May 2010
We're still waiting..........
Nothing to report on the baby front despite Alice being at 349 days gestation and Molly reaching 346 which is the Barnacre herd average.
Both girls are showing signs of late pregnancy, Alice is keeping herself to herself whilst Molly is paying regular trips to the poo pile - there obviously isn't much room in there!
The youngsters have been charging round tonight having a ball, it was getting the boys, who are in the field next door but one, excited too. Loki in particular wanted to play.
Just a quick lamb update, my two little orphans, Bertie and Basset as Becky christened them last weekend are doing well. The oldest lamb, Bruiser has lost the end of his tail this afternoon and the two girls look like theirs wont be hanging on for much longer.
Both girls are showing signs of late pregnancy, Alice is keeping herself to herself whilst Molly is paying regular trips to the poo pile - there obviously isn't much room in there!
The youngsters have been charging round tonight having a ball, it was getting the boys, who are in the field next door but one, excited too. Loki in particular wanted to play.
Just a quick lamb update, my two little orphans, Bertie and Basset as Becky christened them last weekend are doing well. The oldest lamb, Bruiser has lost the end of his tail this afternoon and the two girls look like theirs wont be hanging on for much longer.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Well we did need it
Isn't it just typical, I let the girls have a play in the water yesterday and today it rains! To be honest they seem to have quite enjoyed it, everyone is just too hot with all their fleece on, although with temperatures set to plummet for us at the weekend I'm sure they'll be glad of their coats in a day or two.
The grass has been crying out for some rain, hopefully it will now get a well needed growth spurt.
Alice continues to act a little restless, she is hiding her pregnancy very well but she is obviously uncomfortable. She hasn't bagged up yet so she will be little while before she births.
We have had a couple of important meetings today which I will share with you in due course. Just to say we are deep in thought here at the minute..................
The grass has been crying out for some rain, hopefully it will now get a well needed growth spurt.
Alice continues to act a little restless, she is hiding her pregnancy very well but she is obviously uncomfortable. She hasn't bagged up yet so she will be little while before she births.
We have had a couple of important meetings today which I will share with you in due course. Just to say we are deep in thought here at the minute..................
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Time for a shower
The girls have been very hot again today spending most of their time in the shelter so I thought as I had the hosepipe out I would see if anyone was interested in a shower. I had already spotted Nefertiti and Molly paddling in the water trough this morning.
They certainly came running as soon as they saw the water turn on. Geena loves to sit on the sprinkler and hog all the spray so I decided to put the spray on the end of the hose instead.
Geena was at the front of the queue and was loving the cool spray, Molly got her legs wet and then splashed about in the water before sitting in it all! Irraquoy and Oonagh were also sat in it.
Within minutes all the usual suspects were enjoying themselves, Geena, Irraquoy, Ursula, Molly, Alice, Angelus, Oonagh, Nefertiti, Mary and Veruschka. Unfortunately Molly followed her shower by a dust bath so is now brown!!
Alice has been showing signs of getting closer to birthing today, she has been very grumpy if anyone has got too close to her and she has been sitting most of the day and rolling a fair bit. She is at 347 days now, with Molly not far behind at 344.
They certainly came running as soon as they saw the water turn on. Geena loves to sit on the sprinkler and hog all the spray so I decided to put the spray on the end of the hose instead.
Geena was at the front of the queue and was loving the cool spray, Molly got her legs wet and then splashed about in the water before sitting in it all! Irraquoy and Oonagh were also sat in it.
Within minutes all the usual suspects were enjoying themselves, Geena, Irraquoy, Ursula, Molly, Alice, Angelus, Oonagh, Nefertiti, Mary and Veruschka. Unfortunately Molly followed her shower by a dust bath so is now brown!!
Alice has been showing signs of getting closer to birthing today, she has been very grumpy if anyone has got too close to her and she has been sitting most of the day and rolling a fair bit. She is at 347 days now, with Molly not far behind at 344.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Painting or play time.....
I am pleased to report the boys seemed to have settled down a bit today, assuming that is no-one gets between Guinea and the fence line. He seems to think that the others are not allowed closer to the youngsters than he is!
Guinea did have a bit of a grunt at Legend of Spartacus at one point but that was it. Legend is very muscular to say the least and I'm sure he could pack a real punch if he wanted to, he is a powerhouse!
I have spent most of the day decorating, it takes so long when you have to work round the numerous alpaca checks and lamb bottle feeds. I have painted the utility which was showing all the signs of the visiting lambs during lambing.
It is once again fresh and clean and looks so much better, the thing is once you start one room the others look like they need doing too.
Paul and I were enjoying watching the lambs this evening playing on the stone wall in there paddock. They look like a real little brat pack with Ebony's huge tup lamb looking like a right little thug! I do enjoy to see their evening play.
Hopefully it won't be too long and I will have alpaca cria to watch too.
Guinea did have a bit of a grunt at Legend of Spartacus at one point but that was it. Legend is very muscular to say the least and I'm sure he could pack a real punch if he wanted to, he is a powerhouse!
I have spent most of the day decorating, it takes so long when you have to work round the numerous alpaca checks and lamb bottle feeds. I have painted the utility which was showing all the signs of the visiting lambs during lambing.
It is once again fresh and clean and looks so much better, the thing is once you start one room the others look like they need doing too.
Paul and I were enjoying watching the lambs this evening playing on the stone wall in there paddock. They look like a real little brat pack with Ebony's huge tup lamb looking like a right little thug! I do enjoy to see their evening play.
Hopefully it won't be too long and I will have alpaca cria to watch too.
Monday, 3 May 2010
A change of scenery
Becky and Pete have headed home today, after a little car issue of their own - I blame Paul, I will say no more than that!
We have had a lovely weekend catching up and chatting over loads of idea's. I think Paul and Pete get worried when Becky and I get together; we can get a little carried away; I like to call it enthusiastic.
I have sent Becky home with some raw fleece, felt and a long list to work her way through. Hopefully I will have lots of new lines in the shop before too long.
After our visitors were safely on their way home, having seen no babies born this year, Paul and I cleaned the youngsters and the boys fields and then they were both moved on to fresh grass which went down very well indeed.
The boys however have been rather naughty, mainly Hughie and Guinea but even Loki has been getting involved. They are doing a bit too much fighting for my liking, usually over who gets the best spot in the fence line, Guinea is barging the others out of the way which ends up in a wrestling match.
I am keeping a close eye on things, I think I may end up separating Hughie and Guinea before things get too rough.
We have had a lovely weekend catching up and chatting over loads of idea's. I think Paul and Pete get worried when Becky and I get together; we can get a little carried away; I like to call it enthusiastic.
I have sent Becky home with some raw fleece, felt and a long list to work her way through. Hopefully I will have lots of new lines in the shop before too long.
After our visitors were safely on their way home, having seen no babies born this year, Paul and I cleaned the youngsters and the boys fields and then they were both moved on to fresh grass which went down very well indeed.
The boys however have been rather naughty, mainly Hughie and Guinea but even Loki has been getting involved. They are doing a bit too much fighting for my liking, usually over who gets the best spot in the fence line, Guinea is barging the others out of the way which ends up in a wrestling match.
I am keeping a close eye on things, I think I may end up separating Hughie and Guinea before things get too rough.
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Farm hands get a night off
We have a poorly car again, this time the big one! We were going out for a meal last night and the car was well and truly dead, there was nothing there at all, so Becky offered to drive as our MG only has two seats so that wouldn't really of worked would it.
The plan was to try and jump start it today however that didn't work either. So we now have the battery on charge overnight to see if that helps. If not it will be plan B, find a man that can!! Pete!!
Thankfully Becky & Pete are happy to get their hands dirty and have been helping around the place again today, feeding, raking and some fab ideas for something rather exciting we're working on.
I thought I would give them the evening off, however after a few glasses of wine ..........................
We are now making some felt balls, I've not managed to get Paul to give it a go but the rest of us are rolling.
The plan was to try and jump start it today however that didn't work either. So we now have the battery on charge overnight to see if that helps. If not it will be plan B, find a man that can!! Pete!!
Thankfully Becky & Pete are happy to get their hands dirty and have been helping around the place again today, feeding, raking and some fab ideas for something rather exciting we're working on.
I thought I would give them the evening off, however after a few glasses of wine ..........................
We are now making some felt balls, I've not managed to get Paul to give it a go but the rest of us are rolling.
Townie visitors
I thought I'd do an early blog whilst I wait for everyone to get dressed, we have some friends staying, Becky & Pete - hoping to see an alpaca baby! I used to work with Becky many years ago in what now feels like a previous life.
I'm pleased to say that Peppers two lambs are doing just fine on their bottles, I actually let them back out into the field yesterday with their little play mates. The black one is crafty and has been steeling milk from Mia, she's very good and has let him too.
Mia has bags of milk so her lambs won't suffer. I'm hoping the white one will be able to pinch some too as he's the smallest of all the lambs. Becky is enjoying feeding the lambs, but for some reason isn't so keen to offer to do the 5am feed!
The alpaca girls moved onto fresh grass yesterday which went down a treat, so much so hardly anyone was interested in coming for any tea. Becky I and left Paul and Pete on the quad and lawn mower cleaning and cutting the old field whilst we went to help Alan with some lambs and a poor little calf which is being tube fed.
Last night we were out for a well earned meal and a pint, however by the time we got out of the restaurant it was already last orders so we came straight home and had a drink instead.
I'm pleased to say that Peppers two lambs are doing just fine on their bottles, I actually let them back out into the field yesterday with their little play mates. The black one is crafty and has been steeling milk from Mia, she's very good and has let him too.
Mia has bags of milk so her lambs won't suffer. I'm hoping the white one will be able to pinch some too as he's the smallest of all the lambs. Becky is enjoying feeding the lambs, but for some reason isn't so keen to offer to do the 5am feed!
The alpaca girls moved onto fresh grass yesterday which went down a treat, so much so hardly anyone was interested in coming for any tea. Becky I and left Paul and Pete on the quad and lawn mower cleaning and cutting the old field whilst we went to help Alan with some lambs and a poor little calf which is being tube fed.
Last night we were out for a well earned meal and a pint, however by the time we got out of the restaurant it was already last orders so we came straight home and had a drink instead.
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