Alpacas

Our Alpaca Farm is Staying in Alabama

February 11, 2013 By Katy

New cria grazes

Yes, that’s the news. We’re not moving.

We tried to sell our farm a while back, but with the economy the way it has been – it didn’t sell. Some other things happened, and we took the farm off the market last year. After much thought and prayer, we’ve decided to stay in Alabama. We love it here. The kids have amazing schools, and Jim loves the warmer climate. It’s hard being far from Jim’s kids, that part is rough. And we have more alpacas now than our farm can comfortably house because we were planning to have a larger farm by now.

So we’re downsizing our herd – our prices are rock bottom right now to make room for the 40 cria we’re expected to have this year! Check out the great deals here and come visit Fairhope Alpacas in Alabama.

Filed Under: Alpacas, Business Matters, Farm Business, Lifestyle, Moving the farm, Our Farm Story ~ 1 Comment

God Made a Farmer – Best Superbowl Commercial 2013

February 4, 2013 By Katy

I know that alpacas were in the Lincoln car commercial, and they even showed a baby alpaca for a split second in the humorous Kia “Space Babies” commercial (about 17 seconds in). It’s always great for alpacas to be featured in “mainstream” media. There are still lots of folk who aren’t familiar with alpacas and even more who confuse them with llamas…I’m an alpaca ambassador all the way.

But nothing could have prepared me for the ad that stole the show during last night’s Super Bowl – if you’ve ever had the slightest interest in farming – it will give you chills. The Dodge Ram ad featuring Paul Harvey’s piece “On the Eighth Day God Made A Farmer” moved me and made me sit a little taller, proud to be a farmer. Enjoy and share with a farmer you love.

Filed Under: Alpacas, The Alpaca Lifestyle, video ~ 3 Comments

Alpaca Farmgirl Named in Top 50 Farm Blogs

January 31, 2013 By Katy

My favorite blog designer, Domestic Chicky, made my day when she told me that she found me on Seametrics’ Top 50 Farm Blogs.

Wow, was I floored. Thanks, Seametrics!

They say the Top 50 Blogs were chosen for providing daily insight into the lives of farmers and the bloggers listed were recommended by their peers. Being selected for such an honor has given me a new sense of purpose. I’m feeling motivated to get back to blogging more often.

Check out the other 49 Top Farm Blogs – they’re awesome! And readers, leave a comment and tell us – what’s YOUR favorite farm blog?

Filed Under: Alpacas, Events, Husbandry ~ 4 Comments