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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Should You Buy 100% Alpaca Socks?
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.
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How to Make Friends With an Alpaca
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.
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Merino Wool vs. Alpaca
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.
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Why Alpacas Are the Quirkiest Animals You’ll Ever Meet
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.
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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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The Story of Baby Ryan’s Birth
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.
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Alpacas, Community, & Donations
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
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Saying No to Fast Fashion
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.
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Buying Alpaca Yarn
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.
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19 Unscientific Signs of Alpaca Labor and Delivery
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.
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Breeding Alpacas: What New Farms Need to Know
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.
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Color Genotyping of Alpacas: What We Are Learning
This is a web-friendly version of a alpaca color genotyping presentation provided by Lynn Edens at the Parade of Champions Auction in June.
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Understanding The Black Base Coat Color Genotype of Alpacas
Understanding how alleles work greatly improves our ability to predict color outcomes and increases the quality in produce black alpaca offspring.
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