We’ve been busy here on farm:

On May 20th all the alpacas (39 in all) got their summer haircut. They are MUCH more comfortable, but now the work begins. The fiber has to be sorted and sent off to various places for processing. The very best will be shown first in spin-offs and fleece shows and then later processed. Much will be sent off to mills to be made into beautiful yarns and rovings. The seconds and thirds (Neck and leg hair) will be send to be made into rugs and felted fabric.

It’s spring cria and breeding time. Leilani is due at the end of June and Desi and Malia are ready to be bred! The boys are thrilled to have dates!!

Last year’s crais are ready to be halter trained and socialized. Willie and Kimo went to our huge family yard sale and were they the hit of the party!!

Our first Alpaca Seminar will be held next Saturday so we are busy preparing for our farm visitors!

Horse Mountain has attended both the Kokopelli Llama show and the Hotchkiss Sheepdog Trial with our traveling Farm Store booth.  They were both wonderful events where we were able to share about alpacas and their fantastic products!  Lok for us again at the Fruita Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 8:00 – 12:00.  This year we will be featuring some beautiful alpaca rugs made from the fleece of out own alpacas!