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The Big Boys Are Almost Finished!

The Big Boys Are Almost Finished!

We finished shearing most of the mature male alpacas this week and now have only eight left to go. With warmer weather arriving, the boys are enjoying their lighter summer...

The Big Boys Are Almost Finished!

We finished shearing most of the mature male alpacas this week and now have only eight left to go. With warmer weather arriving, the boys are enjoying their lighter summer...

Warm Weather, Busy Clippers, and Some Very Fluffy Boys

Warm Weather, Busy Clippers, and Some Very Fluf...

Today we sheared several alpacas in the mature male field and packed up plenty of beautiful fleece along the way. The unusually warm weather brought an unexpected challenge, though, as...

Warm Weather, Busy Clippers, and Some Very Fluf...

Today we sheared several alpacas in the mature male field and packed up plenty of beautiful fleece along the way. The unusually warm weather brought an unexpected challenge, though, as...

Warm Days, Waiting Alpacas, and Sharpened Shears

Warm Days, Waiting Alpacas, and Sharpened Shears

Warm weather has the alpacas happily lounging in the fields while we finish preparing for another busy round of shearing. After sharpening combs and cutters today, we’re ready to start...

Warm Days, Waiting Alpacas, and Sharpened Shears

Warm weather has the alpacas happily lounging in the fields while we finish preparing for another busy round of shearing. After sharpening combs and cutters today, we’re ready to start...

From Snowflakes to Sunshine: A Very Montana Memorial Day Weekend

From Snowflakes to Sunshine: A Very Montana Mem...

A fresh spring snowstorm followed by sunny skies and nearly 70-degree temperatures made for a very Montana week at the ranch. This Memorial Day weekend, the alpacas are enjoying green...

From Snowflakes to Sunshine: A Very Montana Mem...

A fresh spring snowstorm followed by sunny skies and nearly 70-degree temperatures made for a very Montana week at the ranch. This Memorial Day weekend, the alpacas are enjoying green...

The Big Boys’ Turn for Summer Haircuts

The Big Boys’ Turn for Summer Haircuts

Today we moved shearing operations into the mature males field after the girls started getting a little too clever about avoiding haircut day. The boys may not enjoy the shearing...

The Big Boys’ Turn for Summer Haircuts

Today we moved shearing operations into the mature males field after the girls started getting a little too clever about avoiding haircut day. The boys may not enjoy the shearing...

Rainy Days, Green Fields, and Ready-for-Shearing Alpacas

Rainy Days, Green Fields, and Ready-for-Shearin...

After a few rainy days delayed shearing plans, the alpacas are happily enjoying fresh green grass and cooler spring weather before shearing resumes tomorrow.

Rainy Days, Green Fields, and Ready-for-Shearin...

After a few rainy days delayed shearing plans, the alpacas are happily enjoying fresh green grass and cooler spring weather before shearing resumes tomorrow.