I don't claim to be an expert on herding alpacas, but I can usually get ours to go where I want them and often with a minimum of fuss. I've read books, watched training videos, and watched other breeders herd alpacas. I've got lots of suggestions I can o… more »

Our alpacas had some holiday excitement. These events are described from both Georgia's and Chloe's perspectives.Merry Christmas! ----- more »

One of my least favorite chores as an alpaca breeder is breaking ice on water buckets first thing in the morning -- while the coffee is still brewing and before I'm fully awake.The frost was so pretty this morning that I took the camera out with me when… more »

Warning: Today's entry is a digression on Christmas and corporate retail. It has nothing to do with spinning, knitting, fiber, or alpacas. Fiber blog purists may wish to stop reading now. Sentimental traditionalists read on!When I was growing up, Christm… more »

I'm still catching up from the Christmas Fair.The accounting has been done -- twice. Hopefully, all the last-minute expenses have finally been submitted so that we don't have to do the accounting a third time. It's amazing how much time -- and particular… more »