Are you confused about the difference between royal alpaca, baby alpaca, and superfine alpaca? Let’s review how alpaca finer is tested, when it is tested, and why these terms matter.
Alpaca Fiber Grades: What Royal, Baby, and Superfine Alpaca Really Mean Read Article
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 Cost and Understanding the True Expense of Care Read Article
If you’re interested in raising alpacas or you’ve just started an alpaca farm, joining an alpaca association might be a great option. Joining offers community, connection, and a lot of support you won’t find elsewhere.
Should You Join an Alpaca Association? 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
EPDs and histograms are tools available to the alpaca industry that help alpaca breeders improve the genetics and health of their livestock.
Alpaca Histograms vs. EPDs Read Article
We entered into 2025 with plans to open up the farm as we normally do each spring. As we started to approach spring, I began my annual planning and prep work. Well, let me just say things don’t always go as planned.
An Update on the 2025 Season Read Article
Wondering how alpaca shearing is done and what you should expect during your first shearing day? Let me walk through our shearing day so you can get a good feel for the process, planning, and execution.
What to Know About Alpaca Shearing Read Article
What happens when fourteen international alpaca breeders come together for a two-week adventure in Peru? You get a bucket list trip of pure goodness.
A Peru Bucket List Trip to Remember Read Article
When Wood-TV in Grand Rapids asked to come to the farm, we were more than eager to welcome them. What we didn’t realize was baby Otto was going to fall in love with the reporter Rachael Ruiz. And Otto wasn’t alone. Jalapena was just as smitten and wouldn’t leave her side.
Wood-TV and Rachael Ruiz Visit the Alpaca Farm 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.
Black Friday Sale on Alpaca Products 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
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
Today we wrapped up the 2024 4-H fair at the Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City. It’s been months of practice and a week of competitions, fair food, laughter, and
4-H Grows Here and We’re So Thankful Read Article
The Alpaca Owners Association has announced its 2024 board of director candidates and Jason is running. He had not planned to run, however, he received a call asking for him
AOA Board Candidate Read Article
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
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
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
