AAWO Spin-off
YAY! Our son participated in the youth division this year and was thrilled! He learned how to prep the fiber for a spin-off for the first time. Thank you to the amazing people who organized the show! Spin-offs are a … Continued
What do I need in my alpaca baby (cria) kit?
In my first year, mostly out of nervousness, I assembled quite a large and complete cria kit which included everything you could possibly buy! But over the years, I realized I only really used a handful of items. So here’s … Continued
How to Felt a Cowboy Hat with Suri Alpaca Fiber
Suri alpaca fiber makes gorgeous felted hats. Suri fiber can be a bit tricky to felt as it is very slippery. For the best chance of success, I highly recommend using roving with at least 10% merino wool. Always patch … Continued
How to Skirt Fleece- Basics
Here are two short video clips on hot to prep the fiber for mill processing. Enjoy!
Updated website!
Hi Friends! I am in the process of fully updating my website to integrate an online store. This won’t quite happen over night but I am diligently working on it. I will be adding helpful info in various categories but … Continued
How do you wean your alpaca babies?
There is no one right way to wean your babies, so I am only sharing how we do it. Around 6-8 months old and once they reach over 60 lbs, we wean the babies. We’ve done it both ways by … Continued
Our cria is born! What do I watch for?
New crias can be very exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. What to watch for Make sure they are peeing and pooping. Most pee right after nursing. Crias don’t always know about the community toilet yet, so they … Continued
What is birthing like?
A neonatal class is highly recommended, but here’s a run down on what you can expect. Most deliveries require no assistance and everything works out just fine. Usually the morning the dam goes into labor, they will seem a bit … Continued
My alpacas arrived! What now?
Some things to watch for Make sure they are peeing and pooping. If they are straining to go pee, they could be dehydrated from the trip. Offer water immediately. You can electrolyte the water or offer both options. If they … Continued
How do I prepare for birthing time?
You want to start preparing the dams for birth at least a month prior to their due date. Start increasing their grain amount. Use the bag instructions Sprinkle Lactation Herbs on their grain especially for first time moms Make sure … Continued