tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615102638481826682.post2795928735944972047..comments2023-10-26T06:24:57.146-07:00Comments on Aragon Alpacas ~ a journey: Crazy Feet!Ann Dockendorfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087868841723783711noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615102638481826682.post-52960202232169953112009-02-25T12:33:00.000-08:002009-02-25T12:33:00.000-08:00Wonderful, wonderful blog entry, Ann! Even though ...Wonderful, wonderful blog entry, Ann! <BR/><BR/>Even though you had talked to me about many of these things on the phone, I loved how clearly you explained everything in the blog. <BR/><BR/>... And, the photos and video bring everything to life for me!<BR/><BR/>I absolutely loved watching the alpacas bonce and romp about. It's true, it does look like a "bong, bong" "crazy feet" dance. What fun to watch!<BR/><BR/>The part about frost being your friend was so interesting and so "Ann and Mike" - i.e. you'll take something that others might call a hinderance - and complain about - and you both will find a way to make that challenge work for you! <BR/><BR/>... And, not only that, you'll find the silver lining - no matter what - in spite of aches and pains from a slip, the challenge of the alpacas' water getting frozen, not being able to use some of the equipment in the snowy conditions and therefore, having to use more grueling, manual methods of accomplishing a task, etc. <BR/><BR/>BRAVO! You guys are such an inspiration! <BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work ... and keep blogging when you can. Your entries are so educational and inspirational and the photos are always a treat. <BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>CarlaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189385006546614726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615102638481826682.post-82695663681539104482009-02-13T11:12:00.000-08:002009-02-13T11:12:00.000-08:00Hi, Ted,A spit test is a low-level pregnancy check...Hi, Ted,<BR/>A spit test is a low-level pregnancy check. We put a bred female in the same small pen as a male, who is on a lead with a handler. If the hormones in her body say 'pregnant', she will run, kick and/or spit at him when he makes advances, no longer in need of his services. We test multiple dams weekly, letting one out and putting the next one in. If a female cushes (sits down), she has likely lost her pregnancy and is ready to be re-bred. Hence the halter on the herdsire, so he can be removed if he is not her 'intended.'<BR/><BR/>Thanks for asking! I've now linked 'spit test' to our vocabulary page, the Word Barn.<BR/><BR/>~ AnnAnn Dockendorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087868841723783711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615102638481826682.post-88247826632386920812009-02-11T19:28:00.000-08:002009-02-11T19:28:00.000-08:00Wow, I love watching your kids boing...boing aroun...Wow, I love watching your kids boing...boing around; the epitome of joy.<BR/>So what is this "spit test"? is it testing the saliva or do they only spit when they are pregnant?<BR/>By the way...maybe a tip...if you are ever in a bind, stuck in a vehicle in snow or mud...just let the air out of the tires sufficient enough to make traction. I once made it up a steep snow covered road while all about big rigs and cars lay stuck. Of course, it is not recommended that you ride on them in a deflated condition for long...<BR/>Keep the news coming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com