Why Alpaca Products Are a Great Purchase
When you compare alpaca wool to sheep’s wool or cashmere, you’ll quickly see alpaca outperforms both types of wool. Let’s review why!
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Recommended Alpaca Books for Future and New Owners
I’d like to share a list of alpaca books that sit on my shelf. These recommendations can and will get you started on the right path. Knowledge is powerful and it will help you save an alpaca when needed!
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Alpacas vs. Llamas: 30+ Similarities and Differences Between the Two Animals
Not sure how to tell an alapaca from a llama? In this post we cover 30+ different elements from arrival to the US and fiber quality to lifespan and personalities.
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Adhering to the Minimum Standards of Care for Alpacas
If you’re considering owning alpacas, you’ll need to prepare for them. Here is a list of the most important elements to build into your farm setup.
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Alpaca Fiber Grades: What Royal, Baby, and Superfine Alpaca Really Mean
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.
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Alpaca Cost and Understanding the True Expense of Care
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.
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Should You Join an Alpaca Association?
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.
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What to Know About Buying Alpaca Socks
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.
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Alpaca Histograms vs. EPDs
EPDs and histograms are tools available to the alpaca industry that help alpaca breeders improve the genetics and health of their livestock.
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An Update on the 2025 Season
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.
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What to Know About Alpaca Shearing
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.
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A Peru Bucket List Trip to Remember
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.
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Wood-TV and Rachael Ruiz Visit the Alpaca Farm
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.
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Black Friday Sale on Alpaca Products
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.
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The Perfect Alpaca Gift for Everyone on Your Shopping List
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.
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Where Are Your Alpaca Products Really Coming From?
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
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4-H Grows Here and We’re So Thankful
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
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AOA Board Candidate
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
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Saying Goodbye to Grandma Amber
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.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Purchasing a Starter Alpaca Herd
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.
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