Today was “the big day” for our four weanling males. They’ve been out of the girls’ barn for a while now, but have been housed in a small barn away from the “big boys”. We don’t like to put small males in with large males. The males play a lot … Read More
Several years ago, we took in a small herd owned by Starry Mountain Alpacas when the owners, Kim and John, moved out of the country. We’ve integrated a few of the alpacas into our own herd, but for the most part, these females either do not fit our breeding program … Read More
Snowshoe Farm is in the middle of our rather short spring show season (two shows). Nationals is behind us. At that event, we offered a yearling female, Snowshoe Ginger, for sale in the auction and are pleased to announce that the winning bidder was Hickory Meadow Alpaca Farm. We hope this … Read More
The alpaca spring show season is starting early this year – in winter, actually – with the AOA National Conference which will be held in Harrisburg on March 14 – 16. We decided to make the most of the long drive to PA and participate not only in the show, but … Read More
Over the years, we’ve responded to several requests from clients and friends who have been forced to disperse their herds due to health problems or other life changing issues. As a result, we sometimes have alpacas listed for sale that are being offered on a consignment basis. Currently, we have … Read More
This is the kind of winter’s day we live for…sorta. It’s mild and sunny and the snow is perfect. But we know what comes next. Tonight’s forecast is for snow, then freezing rain, then rain. Things are gonna get ugly. So we take pics while things are lookin’ good. … Read More
2014 marks the 15th anniversary of the beginning of Snowshoe Farm Alpacas and a life more totally immersed in “all things alpaca” than we ever could have envisioned. It all started with our first alpaca, CT Tela, granddam to our multi-champion herdsire, Snowshoe Aristides. The purchase of our first alpaca … Read More
We’re trying something new this year – entering an alpaca in an auction. Since we are traveling to Harrisburg for the AOBA National Conference and Show, we decided to enter an alpaca in the auction that is held as part of the event. We received confirmation this week that Snowshoe … Read More
The new year is barely underway and it’s already time to start registering for the spring alpaca shows. This year the AOBA National Conference will be held in Harrisburg, PA and that’s a lot closer to home than usual for nationals. So how can we NOT go to this show, … Read More
Don’t forget there are just a few weeks left to save 20% on all 2014 stud fees! This includes breedings to our multi-champion herdsire, Snowshoe Aristides. Visit the herdsire page on our website. We are also featuring our finest and youngest female alpacas at special prices. Take $1000 off the … Read More