We received histogram results (fiber test data) for our yearling males. All seven tests came back under 20 microns – with the lowest at 13.8! That’s some fine, fine fiber! We also had Aristides, our 3 year old champion herdsire, tested and his histogram is 18.5/3.8/20.7/0.6! And his fleece weight … Read More
We’re been working on herd health this week. Each afternoon, we pick a group of alpacas and check each alpaca’s weight and body condition, trim its toenails and give it a dectomax injection. It’s been good to see some of the alpacas that were skinny during the winter (like moms … Read More
It’s a beautiful day! Perfect for a visit to Snowshoe Farm. All alpacas are 50% off. Last two Days!
Come to our Mid-Summer Sale this weekend and enter a drawing to win a free breeding to your choice of Snowshoe Farm herdsires including our White Male Color Champion, Snowshoe Aristides! You will also have a chance to win a $500 credit towards a breeding or purchase of a breeding … Read More
Personality plus! Esther Rose is extra friendly and a bit of a brat, but definitely not boring! Everyone who comes to our farm gets to know and love Esther Rose. This eye-catching rose gray female has excellent conformation and lovely fiber. She performed well in the show ring: 1st – … Read More
We finally made the difficult decision to add Venus to our sales list and include her in our Mid-Summer Sale. We acquired Venus when we purchased the Starry Mountain herd last year. This girl is an exceptionally nice female and we would keep her as part of our foundation herd … Read More
Last two weeks! All alpacas on our sales list are 50% off through the end of July. This is a great opportunity to save big on high quality breeding stock or to pick up nonbreeding alpacas for a fiber or hobby farm. We are offering special low prices on several … Read More
We’ve already had some hot and humid weather this summer and it sounds like there’s more to come this week. If you’re new to owning alpacas, you need to know how to keep them cool during hot weather. Alpacas are native to a dry, high elevation and are not comfortable … Read More
The two newest crias on the farm were born this week. Both were uncomplicated births and the crias are healthy and active. That’s the way we like it! Our little preemie is maintaining and getting slightly stronger, but is still unable to pick himself up. He requires regular feeding. He … Read More
Rosita has been under our watchful eyes for weeks now as she often has her crias early. Finally – at day 340 – she had her cria at around 2:00 this afternoon. A big boy – 19.5 lbs. He looks to be medium silver gray. He’s active and pretty steady … Read More