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The Alpacas Are Officially Onto Us
Yesterday’s shearing day brought suspicious alpacas, evasive maneuvers, and six successful haircuts as the herd becomes increasingly wise to our plans.
The Alpacas Are Officially Onto Us
Yesterday’s shearing day brought suspicious alpacas, evasive maneuvers, and six successful haircuts as the herd becomes increasingly wise to our plans.
More Summer Haircuts in the Girls’ Field
We sheared 11 more alpacas yesterday, and the girls’ field is definitely starting to look a little different with so many fresh haircuts. With rain moving into Montana later this...
More Summer Haircuts in the Girls’ Field
We sheared 11 more alpacas yesterday, and the girls’ field is definitely starting to look a little different with so many fresh haircuts. With rain moving into Montana later this...
The Difference a Shearing Makes
The difference between shorn and unshorn alpacas becomes especially noticeable in the spring pasture. As shearing season continues, the herd is already showing how much more comfortable alpacas become once...
The Difference a Shearing Makes
The difference between shorn and unshorn alpacas becomes especially noticeable in the spring pasture. As shearing season continues, the herd is already showing how much more comfortable alpacas become once...
The Great Alpaca Shearing Standoff of 2026
What was supposed to be a productive shearing day quickly turned into a comedy of high winds, flying fleece, and alpacas that suddenly decided they wanted absolutely nothing to do...
The Great Alpaca Shearing Standoff of 2026
What was supposed to be a productive shearing day quickly turned into a comedy of high winds, flying fleece, and alpacas that suddenly decided they wanted absolutely nothing to do...
First Shearing Day at the Ranch
Our first shearing day of the season is complete! Ten alpacas received their spring haircuts yesterday, with more scheduled tomorrow. While the alpacas may not love the process itself, they...
First Shearing Day at the Ranch
Our first shearing day of the season is complete! Ten alpacas received their spring haircuts yesterday, with more scheduled tomorrow. While the alpacas may not love the process itself, they...
The Tools Behind Alpaca Shearing
Shearing season begins tomorrow at the ranch, and this week we have been sharpening combs and cutters for the shearing equipment. Learn how these tools work together to safely remove...
The Tools Behind Alpaca Shearing
Shearing season begins tomorrow at the ranch, and this week we have been sharpening combs and cutters for the shearing equipment. Learn how these tools work together to safely remove...