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
We’re busy packing up to head to the 30th Annual Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend in Tunbridge, VT. The weather forecast looks like it will be a nice fall weekend, perfect for a fiber festival. Snowshoe Farm will be in the Animal Barn. We’ll have lots of alpaca … Read More
As part of Vermont Open Farm Week, Snowshoe Farm will be open for visitors on Sat, Aug 18 from 11 to 4. If you’re interested in raising alpacas, stop by the barn and Ron can answer questions and offer advice from our 19 years of experience. Knitters, handspinners and other … Read More
We’re back from a weekend that featured two alpacas shows and now we’re done for the season. That seems too easy! These combined shows are great not just for the cost savings, but for the time savings. Instead of gearing up for another show in a few weeks, we can … Read More
Snowshoe Farm is on the road to the first alpaca show of the season here in the northeast. It sure doesn’t feel like spring – the temp was a mere 4 degrees this morning in northern Vermont! The start of show season always gets us out of our winter hibernation … Read More
This is a heads up for those who are considering purchasing alpacas from Snowshoe Farm. We do offer to transport alpacas to their new homes, but bear in mind that transport is not available during shearing season. This usually runs early April through mid-to-late June. Ron’s shearing schedule is booked … Read More
Proven female alpaca on sale! Snowshoe Aria is a daughter of multi-champion Snowshoe Aristides and one of the best female alpacas in our breeding program. Aria, at six years of age, still has a beautiful, crimpy and very fine fleece, just like her sire. We have a number of female … Read More
We’ve held out on offering Snowshoe Allegro for sale. We adore his personality. He’s very calm and loves to have his neck scratched. He definitely has his sire’s personality. His dam, Minuette, is a pretty calm alpaca also. We’re convinced temperament is heritable! And Allegro has gorgeous fiber. Fine and … Read More
Alpacas for sale and on sale! It’s a new year and time to reevaluate our sales list. We’ve slowly been going down the list and adjusting prices. Some up-and-coming young alpacas are being added and a number of older alpacas are having their prices slashed. We’re also lowering prices on … Read More
Aussie Colorado Philly. We’re so pleased to have this girl in our herd. Philly is dam to multi-champion, Spirit Wind’s Maestro, now owned by Cas-Cad-Nac Farm. But there’s more… We now co-own, with Spirit Wind Farm, Xanadu P Concerto, the sire of Maestro. Yes, we’re thrilled to have this breeding pair … Read More