Wondering how alpaca shearing is done and what you should expect during your first shearing day? Let me walk through our 2020 shearing so you can get a good feel for the process, planning, and execution.
2020 Cria Calendar
It’s spring and that means the crias are coming! I absolutely love having births on the farm and I cannot wait for our crias to arrive. Check out our 2020 cria calendar to see who is arriving soon.
44 Tips and Resources for Creating a Successful Business Plan and Starting an Alpaca Farm
Starting an alpaca farm doesn’t have to be scary. Here are 44 resources and tips to help you create a business plan and get you started down the right path.
How to Understand Alpaca Behavior and Positively Influence It
You’ll have a very good understanding of each alpaca’s demeanor and temperament if you spend a lot of time interacting, listening, and watching.
Alpaca Birthday Parties are the Best Birthday Parties
Alpaca birthday parties can be great fun. No matter what the weather, you can have tons of fun just feeding and hanging out with the alpacas on the farm.
Welcoming the Ladies of Broken Arrow Ventures
It appears the larger our alpaca herd grows, the happier the alpacas become. I am apparently adopting herd mentality, because the more alpacas we own, the happier I become.
Buying Alpaca Yarn
The success of your knitting project depends heavily on selecting and buying the right yarn weight. Let’s review all that I’ve learned about buying and selling yarn.
Alpaca Cost and Understanding the True Expense of Care
The revenue opportunities of alpaca farming vary greatly from farm to farm, however, alpaca cost and care is fairly consistent. Let’s breakdown the numbers for startup costs and ongoing expenses.
Alpaca Facts, FAQs, and Other Strange Things Your Didn’t Know to Ask
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.
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.