The most common questions we receive and provide some other alpaca facts you might want to know. These data points include everything from history and population to personality traits and tips on raising alpacas.
We're city dwellers and corporate management turned country farmers. Browse through our farm blog to read about our adventures in farming. We've quickly adapted to country life, but like any well-laid plan, things can and will go astray.
Alpacas vs. Llamas: 30+ Similarities and Differences Between the Two Animals
Not sure how to tell an alapaca from a llama? In this post we cover 30+ different elements from arrival to the US and fiber quality to lifespan and personalities.
Making Friends and Winning 4H Ribbons at the Northwestern Michigan Fair
Last week was busy and completely full of 4H fair activities for the Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City. It was our first year at the fair, and I can safely say, it will not be the last.
Alpaca are Like Shoes: You Can Never Have Too Many
On May 25th, Gina and Bill brought Princess, Dolly, and Reba to our farm. We were all thrilled with the new arrivals and were also excited for Princess to deliver her cria.
A Difficult Alpaca Birth
When she went into labor on May 15th, it was a completely different story. While she did wait for my husband to leave, she slowed her birth down and waited for assistance. She did so because her baby wasn’t positioned correctly and she knew she was in trouble.
Lamb Pajamas for Everyone
While their primary role has been heat preservation, the sheep pajamas make the lambs look adorable and they help us quickly tell one lamb from another.
The Babies Are Coming, the Babies Are Coming
I may not be able to wear my barn boots in my house anymore, but I do still take the time to visit the sheep and see the baby lambs grow.
Adding Sheep into the Farm Family
And then I started to interact with the sheep and my opinion shifted. To my utter surprise, the sheep were also like pets.
Unexpected Alpaca Adoptions
I didn’t know what to expect when we adopted Faith and Stormy, but I’m sure glad we took the chance and brought our adopted alpacas home. Now that they are farm residents, I simply cannot imagine what life would be without them.
Adventures in Alpaca Farming
And thus began our adventure as alpaca farmers. We brought home Ariana, Anastasia, Kalista, and Sienna in January. Baby Adele will arrive in late March once she is ready to leave her mama.