alpaca care Archives - Snowshoe Farm Alpacas

6 Jul 2023

Keeping Cool

by Terry | 0

Managing Alpacas in the Heat Temps here are in the high 80’s today and it’s humid. I know that’s not bad compared to some parts of the country, but it’s hot for northern Vermont. The alpacas are not comfortable with the heat and, especially, the humidity. Keep in mind, these … Read More

4 Mar 2022

A Simple, but Helpful, Tool

by Terry | 2

Keeping a Barn Notebook One of the first things we did when we began raising alpacas was to put a notebook in the barn. It’s just a 3-ring binder full of scrap paper. Everything – and I mean EVERYTHING – that happens in the barn is written in the notebook. … Read More

28 Dec 2017

Cold!

by Terry | 0

Our winters might be getting warmer, but you can’t prove it by the temps around here this week. It’s almost noon today and we haven’t made it up to ten below yet! The best thing about this weather is that it usually means clear blue skies and sun. Those are … Read More