The last couple weeks have been pretty hectic here at Snowshoe Farm. First, we prepared for our Mid-Summer Sale and our efforts were worth it. We had beautiful weather and a good number of visitors. A number of alpacas were sold and will soon be going to new homes. Thank you to all who visited and to our friend, Doug, for all his help with getting the farm cleaned up early each morning that weekend!
We’re happy to announce the winners of our drawing for free breedings: Foggy Bottom Ranch won the breeding to Nibblewise of Elfenwood. Many thanks to our co-owners at Elfenwood Alpacas for letting us give away a breeding. Stonewall Fields Alpacas won the breeding to our champion white male, Snowshoe Aristides.
Our niece and nephew visit last week and we put them right to work. We had 4 crias born over the weekend and put over 600 bales of hay in the mow. They were soooo much help! Now we’re faced with putting in the rest of our hay with just the two of us – we’re spoiled!
Last night was a late night with a dystocia that ended up with a cria born at 11:30pm. A dystocia is when you have to assist with the birth. This cria had it’s front legs bent and the vet was called out late on a Saturday night to fix the problem. Large animal vets are amazing! We are so lucky to have access to good vets who are willing to come any time. Our friends Tracey and Kathy from Foggy Bottom Ranch came and helped hold the dam and give moral support. Thank you!! In the end, the cria was pulled and was up and nursing in less than an hour. The dam, I’m sure, was sore, but she is a great mother and all is well with the pair.