Wildlife Woes

Animal husbandry cannot be easy without a few issues. We have a goldfish pond that provides water for our bees while the goldfish eat the mosquito larvae. It's a great little place where we will often have coffee in the morning. I went out a couple of days ago and my fish didn't come up to the top of the water. They were terrified by something, and then I saw these fresh wet prints pond side! The tracks of a Great Blue Heron I suspected!

We quickly placed a netting layer tight over the pond to protect of fish. 

This afternoon, I stepped out front just in time to see the biggest Great Blue Heron I have ever seen quickly take flight up and over the gate. Just look at the size of these tracks!  Autumn freaked out as well and it set off a two hour alarm call from the alpacas! I guess it could be worse, so we'll continue to fend off our goldfish hunter and hope for the best! 

My Yarns are in a twist...

At the end of last year I received 3 years of processed alpaca from my shearers. With so much fiber I had a lot of spinning to do! One of my most requested yarns at shows are dyed yarns in a twist. This was much of my winter and spring project as I sat next to the wood burning stove to keep warm. However, a certain husband has decided he likes my spinning chair so there is a fight for the seat!

I got onto pastels and went from there!

Lots and lots of plying happened here!

The next few weeks will be all about getting ready for the fall shows! These yarns are just the start!

Egg Sale!

We are in egg overload here! Our girls are producing at an unbelievable rate that we and our regular customers cant keep up with! For a limited time until the madness stops, we will be offering 2 dozen for $5.00! Our fridge is packed!