The International Alpaca Odyssey (IAO) is the only alpaca show in North America where American alpacas are judged using the strict standards of the International Show Rules, competing in a format in which it is possible that no first place ribbons are awarded. By showing under the International Rules, utilizing a three judge panel and [...]
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Bailadore's cria Bailadores delivered her cria today after 345 days of gestation: the normal average gestation for alpacas, no more, no less. Thankfully, the weather only got up to about 80 degrees today so we are happy that she gave birth now rather than this weekend which is predicted to be in the 90′s. Since [...] I couldn’t believe how smooth everything went. With our shearer, Ann Kizer, we exceeded our goal of 20 alpacas per day, sheared 42 alpacas in two days, and finished with time to spare on Monday. I enjoyed working with Ann and we have made a reservation to use her again next year in May. When I [...] Alpaca: Man of Steel We are having an unseasonable heat wave here in the Pacific Northwest with temperatures running in the upper- 70′s to mid- 80′s F. for part of last week and predicted to last until the weekend. It’s even warmer in the foothills, up to 92 degrees out by Darrington, WA, reported by Squire Creek Alpaca Ranch [...] Good news: Bolivian Christina, my MRG “pink” alpaca was confirmed pregnant by ultrasound [...] Ever wondered how you could own your own alpacas, but you live in the city and don’t own acreage? You can enjoy all the benefits (and there are many) of these amazing creatures without changing your lifestyle by agisting (boarding) them at an established alpaca farm. In this blog, I hope to help open the [...] Chickory delivers her first [...] |
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