yes, we raise alpacas for the wool and to make more alpacas!
There are lots of uses for the wool or "fleece" as we typically call it. Its softer than wool, warmer (its hollow core) and most people who are allergic to wool can wear alpaca because the folks who have trouble with wool are often...
the swap at Gilmans is typically the first saturday in May. There were some changes last year in the fall, so I am not sure of the date yet. You can try checking that Virginia Poultry Breeders site. They usually list it.
that is a fantastic swap meet. As anywhere, know what you are looking...
Hey everyone, I have been offline for a while working on the alpaca farm. I'll try to be better. Lots of alpaca photos on my web site. www.endlessalpacas.com. anyone here on facebook? alpaca and poultry photos there also. search for EndlessAlpacas on FB.
Margaret
mine are:
www.endlessfarmsalpacas.com
www.endlessfarm.net
www.endlesscreekfarms.com
you can do a nice free site on bravenet.com, and if I remember, godaddy.com also
good luck!
M
5 of our 7 alpacas will be here next weekend unless hurricane Hanna gets in the way
I would love to meet other alpaca owners who might be willing to share some information and give some advice/opinions.
We have been looking at these for about 5 years, the timing is finally right! I am so...
follow the link please! This will be a great time at the county fair with lots of poultry folks who want to talk!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=85711
we NEED showers to bring birds!!
please email me if you are interested
[email protected]
I can help you will all the details and the entry form
to sell you have to show at least 1 bird so you can get a pass for entry
if you want to show marans please let me know ASAP and I may be able to...
its nice to see so many new folks in VA
anyone near Isle of Wight, we are having a show and swap on Sept 18 - 21, you have to show to swap so we can get you a pass for all 4 days, we REALLY need show birds! This is a small show, you don't have to have perfect birds, we just need a good showing...
www.endlessfarm.net
marans, most colors
d'anvers
d'uccles
blue orpingtons
blue rocks
ameraucana
easter eggers
penedesenca
white crested blue bantam polish
langshan
sumatra
quechua
guineas
turkeys
ducks
pheasant
quail