Archive for September, 2008

Alpaca Puzzles for the Kids

Check out this word-search that I just made for the kids’ corner at National Alpaca Farm Day coming up. For the word search key, click wordsearchanswers1 Here’s an alpacacrossword puzzle that I did. For the answers click on crosswordanswers.
You are welcome to use both puzzles. Or make your own at http://www.armoredpenguin.com/ Have Fun!

Parasites, Parasites Go Away!

Yuck! I am so sick of dealing with parasites…C’mon Winter, please get here. Or dryness. Something. This summer has been so nice and cool, and wet. That’s great for warding off heat problems, but it’s an engraved invitation for parasites. Alpaca breeders in the Southeast have to be very careful and keep an eye on [...]

Magnum had a busy Spring Day.

We are so pleased to report that this stylish alpaca is bred to our super herdsire, SCA Peruvian Magnum, for a Spring 2009 cria. Chocolate Creme is from the herd at Tuscany Valley Alpacas, owned by our friend, Carol Grace. This beauty drove down on a Saturday for a date with Magnum, and returned home [...]

Parasites in Alpacas

Yuck! Parasites have been awful this summer due to the wet conditions that we have had. The rainy summer has been great for keeping heat stress away but it has been fuel for parasites, the other big health concern for those of us in the Southeast. Little Nissan, above, was a victim of these nasty [...]

Don’t Scare Me Like That!

Cover Girl WITHOUT with her head stuck under the bar
This morning at the barn, I heard a commotion. I turned to see Cover Girl vigorously trying to extricate herself from between a rock and a hard place. She had her head under the panel bar and into the next pen. She must have scooted [...]

I’m a Farmgirl!

A true Alpaca Farm girl! (that’s a poop scooping rake in her hand) My daughter loves to tell visitors that she’s a farmgirl.
The last couple of weeks have been a blur of hurricane watches and warnings, tissues, cold medicine, and being glued to the Weather Channel. Between Ike, Gustav, Faye, Hannah, and Josephine [...]

I’m a Farmgirl!

A true Alpaca Farm girl! (that’s a poop scooping rake in her hand) My daughter loves to tell visitors that she’s a farmgirl.
The last couple of weeks have been a blur of hurricane watches and warnings, tissues, cold medicine, and being glued to the Weather Channel. Between Ike, Gustav, Faye, Hannah, and Josephine [...]

National Alpaca Farm Days / Suri and Huacaya

September 27th and 28th, 2008 are National Alpaca Farm Days. Join alpaca breeders from all over the country as they open their doors to the public to teach you more about our beloved alpacas. Visit National Alpaca Farm Days to find the farms nearest you.
FYI: There are two kinds of alpacas. Suri and Huacaya. Both [...]

Secrets from the Alpaca Vault

Doe Shares Her Paca Secrets with owner Andy Bowen Alpacas enjoy a visit from new breeders, Cheryl and Andy Bowen.
Last weekend, Cheryl and Andy Bowen, of Humming Star Alpacas, came by to visit their first cria, Moonshadow. (the brown in front looking at Andy) Their lovely foundation dam, Doe, was all snuggles and sweetness, [...]

Hurricane Season Shoes

This hysterical photo was sent to me by Gulf Coast Alpaca Farmgirl, Cindy Labbie. Such a fun farmgal who would rather hang out with the alpacas outside than do housework inside. Amen, Sista!



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