What a difference!
Spring in the Kingdom Here in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Spring does not always arrive according to the date on the calendar. It’s been a cold and gray season so far, but this week we are seeing sun and warm temps. Finally – green grass and flowers! Our apple … Read More
Happy Holidays from Snowshoe Farm!
We give thanks this week as we celebrate the end of a busy and productive year on the farm. Our best wishes to all for a healthy and happy 2020! – Terry & Ron
Early Winter in Vermont
It’s not quite mid-November and we already have a good snow cover thanks to the almost-foot we’ve received so far today. It’s a little early, but the snow and the cold seem here to stay. There are a lot of things we do on the farm to get ready for … Read More
Welcome, Spring!
In winter, we put hay out on the ground to get the alpacas out of the barn, walking around and (if we’re lucky) out in the sun. Come spring, one of the chores we have is raking up the old hay from the winter. Well, the weather has turned (finally!), … Read More
Change of Season
The weather dictates much of the work we do here at Snowshoe Farm Alpacas. It’s been a very wintry spring in the NEK, as you can see by the picture below (that was taken today) of alpacas and the snow on our pastures! But today – almost mid-April – was … Read More
Alpaca Winter Fashions
One needs a variety of skills to be a farmer. Well, at the very least, it makes life a lot easier to be able to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done. This winter has been brutally cold here in northern Vermont and we have … Read More
Weatherization on the Farm
There’s always a project in the works on the farm. Our 2014 project involved partially closing in the ends of our barn overhangs to help cut down on wind and wind-driven precipitation. While our alpacas make great use of the overhang areas, including on most winter days, there are times … Read More
Winter on the Farm
Recent conversations with new and prospective alpaca owners prompted me to think about how we manage our farm during the winter months. Things vary quite a bit seasonally on a farm and winter has its own challenges. Staying warm is challenge number one – not for the alpacas, but for … Read More