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When a Moose Visits the Ranch
A rare group of visitors ran past the ranch this week — two moose passing about 100 yards from the house, reminding us that wild Montana is never very far...
When a Moose Visits the Ranch
A rare group of visitors ran past the ranch this week — two moose passing about 100 yards from the house, reminding us that wild Montana is never very far...
Remembering Ruby
Ruby, one of the original alpacas that helped start our ranch, lived nearly 20 years and touched countless visitors with her gentle personality.
Remembering Ruby
Ruby, one of the original alpacas that helped start our ranch, lived nearly 20 years and touched countless visitors with her gentle personality.
Pasture-Friendly by Design: Alpaca Feet in Action
Alpacas are gentle on pastures thanks to their two-toed feet and soft, cushioned pads instead of hard hooves. That “light footprint” helps reduce rutting and mud in wet seasons and...
Pasture-Friendly by Design: Alpaca Feet in Action
Alpacas are gentle on pastures thanks to their two-toed feet and soft, cushioned pads instead of hard hooves. That “light footprint” helps reduce rutting and mud in wet seasons and...
Early Spring = Extra Zoomies
Warm days bring out little bursts of alpaca zoomies—quick trots, playful hops, and “I’m fast for no reason” moments. Then it’s back to the routine: hay first, steady care, and...
Early Spring = Extra Zoomies
Warm days bring out little bursts of alpaca zoomies—quick trots, playful hops, and “I’m fast for no reason” moments. Then it’s back to the routine: hay first, steady care, and...
“Happy Chewing” in Early Spring
We call it “happy chewing”—calm eyes, steady jaw motion, and the unmistakable vibe of “life is good and the hay is excellent.” Even with early spring pep in the air,...
“Happy Chewing” in Early Spring
We call it “happy chewing”—calm eyes, steady jaw motion, and the unmistakable vibe of “life is good and the hay is excellent.” Even with early spring pep in the air,...
The Great Season Apology
Montana winter didn’t really commit this year—tough for skiers, great for pastures. The alpacas are soaking up sunshine, sticking to a hay-first routine, and doing serious “pasture scans” for the...
The Great Season Apology
Montana winter didn’t really commit this year—tough for skiers, great for pastures. The alpacas are soaking up sunshine, sticking to a hay-first routine, and doing serious “pasture scans” for the...