Amber blessed our lives and we know she blessed the lives of all those who visited our farm and met her during tours. She was a one of a kind, beautiful soul who was full of spunk, sass, and sweetness. Until we meet again sweet Amber.
Saying Goodbye to Grandma Amber Read Article
When purchasing a starter alpaca herd, it’s important to consider a variety of factors from fiber characteristics and lineage to the reputation and experience of the breeder. Doing your homework and working with a reputable breeder is the key to a successful purchase and a happy herd.
The Beginner’s Guide to Purchasing a Starter Alpaca Herd Read Article
Putting 100% alpaca into a pair of socks is not the best use and it will lead to many people being disappointed with their purchase. Let’s review why.
Should You Buy 100% Alpaca Socks? Read Article
Making friends with alpacas is a lot easier than you think. The gift of time, gift of time, respect, and love are critical. Here are my 11 tips for making friends.
How to Make Friends With an Alpaca Read Article
Interested in how merino wool and alpaca compare? In this comparison of merino wool and alpaca, we provide a comparison of both fibers, as well as, some personal experience to help you decide which one is right for you.
Merino Wool vs. Alpaca Read Article
We’re kicking off Black Friday shopping early and we’re going to continue it through Cyber Monday! We want everyone to have an opportunity to grab high-quality alpaca products at 25% off. Buy USA-made items shipped by your favorite alpacas in Northern Michigan.
Grab Black Friday Alpaca Savings Read Article
When I first opened our alpaca farm and store, I was enthralled by the allure of alpaca. Soft, warm, hypoallergenic, and so sustainable. They felt magical to me. Along the
Where Are Your Alpaca Products Really Coming From? Read Article
Alpacas are fun, quirky, and lovable. Here are 20 reasons why you’re going to love these magical animals. This list comes from first hand experience and years of interaction.
Why Alpacas Are the Quirkiest Animals You’ll Ever Meet Read Article
In today’s buying guide, I’ll walk you through my favorite alpaca gifts and break the recommendations out so you can use the guide to purchase online or at your local alpaca farm store.
The Perfect Alpaca Gift for Everyone on Your Shopping List Read Article
In today’s post, I’d like to walk through the amazing properties of alpaca fiber, why it’s a great material for socks, and what you should know about purchasing your first pair of alpaca socks.
What to Know About Buying Alpaca Socks Read Article
Things never go as planned, and so is the story of Lilly Grace’s delivery and baby Ryan’s entry into the world. Don’t worry, it’s a happy ending.
The Story of Baby Ryan’s Birth Read Article
This last weekend we opened our farm up and invited the public in for two days of alpaca giggles, treats, and photos. We like to do this right before shearing
Alpacas, Community, & Donations Read Article
Learn what fast fashion is, why it’s horrible for our environment, and how the alpaca industry is helping force a shift away from disposable clothing.
Saying No to Fast Fashion Read Article
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.
Buying Alpaca Yarn Read Article
How do you know when your alpaca is ready to begin labor and delivery? Are there clear signs an alpaca is ready to deliver a baby? Here is my list of signs.
19 Unscientific Signs of Alpaca Labor and Delivery Read Article
In this article, we cover information new farms need to know about breeding alpacas. It will help you learn about the process and if it’s right for you.
Breeding Alpacas: What New Farms Need to Know Read Article
This is a web-friendly version of a alpaca color genotyping presentation provided by Lynn Edens at the Parade of Champions Auction in June.
Color Genotyping of Alpacas: What We Are Learning Read Article
Understanding how alleles work greatly improves our ability to predict color outcomes and increases the quality in produce black alpaca offspring.
Understanding The Black Base Coat Color Genotype of Alpacas Read Article
Protect your alpaca products by caring for them properly. Here are our recommendations for cleaning alpaca clothes, throws, and stuffed animals.
How to Clean Your Alpaca Products Read Article
I thought it would be helpful to review the primary colors of alpacas, the variations that can occur, and explain why these color variations exist. This might help you when searching for and buying alpaca yarn or alpaca products.
Understanding Color Variations in Alpaca Yarn and Products Read Article
If you are considering purchasing an alpaca online, know it is buyer beware. You have to do your due diligence or you will be scammed out of your money.
Beware of Alpaca Sales Scams! Read Article
We’d like to provide some farm updates for everyone as our busy season of summer is kicking off. Babies are coming, shearing is happening, and we have a winner for our big giveaway.
Spring Happenings at the Farm Read Article
