Alpaca Husbandry

What to Do With All of That Alpaca Fleece - Fiber Co-Ops
What to Do With All of That Alpaca Fleece - Fiber Co-Ops
As I have written over the years, alpaca fleece is a versatile material that can be created into many  - from end use alpaca hats and alpaca socks like we... Read more...
Washing Alpaca Fiber
Washing Alpaca Fiber
Washing Alpaca Fiber By Linda Kernstock, Sage Critter Alpacas One of the most popular questions I receive is, "How do I wash my fiber?" I wash my alpaca fiber in big... Read more...
Mycoplasma Haemolamae in Alpacas
Mycoplasma Haemolamae in Alpacas
By: Internet Sources-Owning-Alpacas.com, Norm Evans and Mike Six Saving Your Alpacas' Life “The Silent Killer”Mycoplasma HaemolamaeThis paper is to help you save your alpacas' life from one of the little-known... Read more...
The Alpaca Market Then and Now
The Alpaca Market Then and Now
When we first “discovered” alpacas 12 years ago, we were highly skeptical of the business model.  Too easy – just have a baby alpaca, sell it and pay your mortgage. ... Read more...
THE RISE OF LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS
THE RISE OF LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS
by Julie Koerber — 23 February 2016   Predator protection on four legs Since the dawn of time, man has found refuge and comfort in his partnership with dogs. For millennia,... Read more...
THE RISE OF LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS
THE RISE OF LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS
THE RISE OF LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS by Julie Koerber —23 February 2016 Predator protection on four legsSince the dawn of time, man has found refuge and comfort in his partnership with dogs.... Read more...
How to Have an Alpaca Farm Visit that Everyone - Including You - Enjoys
How to Have an Alpaca Farm Visit that Everyone - Including You - Enjoys
One of the most interesting parts of my job is to host farm visits for those wanting a one-on-one experience with alpacas.  After 11 years of having a little bit... Read more...
colorful open house sign
A Farm Open House - 2,300 People at my House in Two Days
For our eighth year in a row, we held our Open House as a community event.  This year, we needed to push back our usually Last Weekend of September date... Read more...
Snowmass Casanova's Enchantment - Herdsire
Snowmass Casanova's Enchantment - Herdsire
Name: Snowmass Casanova's Enchantment D.O.B.: June 17, 2001 Color:  Beige ARI#: 830263 Sire: Snowmass Peruvian Casanova Grey , MRG, W ARI#: R169027, Peruvian Dam: Snowmass Shagrilla, Dark Brown (Cconchatanca Rose Grey and Accoyo Silver Grey) ARI... Read more...
Alpaca Requirements - A Supply Checklist for Raising Alpacas
Alpaca Requirements - A Supply Checklist for Raising Alpacas
I love alpacas!  Many people love alpacas.  But what supplies / requirements are there to keep alpacas happy?  This checklist is going to vary depending on where you live, your... Read more...
Man with award winning Alpaca
Patagonia's Argus - Herdsire
Light Silver Grey Herdsire Name:  Patagonia's Argus  ARI:  30994119                     DOB:      07/30/07                 Color:  light silvergrey Dam:  Patagonia’s La Bohemia                          Sire:  Patagonia’s Kaspa Histogram:  afd = 19.2m, sd = 4.0m, cv=20.3%, >30=1.3%... Read more...
Rock Staur - Herdsire
Rock Staur - Herdsire
Grey Service Alpaca Herdsire Rock Staur Name: Rock Staur ARI: 31643795 D.O.B.: June 15, 2007 Color: Dark Rose Grey Sire: GNLC Jack Sparrow, True Black Dam: Valentine, Dark Brown Rock... Read more...