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Winter is firmly here, and appears intent to stay for a while. The snow is piling up, and a LOT more is on the way this weekend, which makes for a beautiful backdrop for filming the alpacas.  But chores don’t pause for the cold, so warm layers are a daily requirement, and comfort and durability really matter — especially in the everyday things we rely on without much thought. That’s what prompted this post, focused on one item that’s been especially useful this season. Alpaca Hiking Socks — built for real winter days. These socks are made for people who are on their feet and out in the cold. They keep our feet warm, offer soft cushioning for all-day wear, and wick moisture and resist odor without feeling bulky. They’re the kind of socks you wear once — and then keep reaching for. With Valentine’s Day a couple of weeks away, they also make a simple, practical gift for someone who’s always cold, hard to shop for, or who would genuinely use them (yourself included). If you’d like to take a closer look, you can find them below. Thanks, as always, for being here and supporting the alpacas. 
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January is a quieter month on the farm. The pastures are dormant, days are still short, and our alpacas’ winter coats are like snowsuits. At first glance, everything feels still — but beneath that calm, something very special is underway. Several of our girls are spending this winter incubating new life, each on her own natural timeline. While there’s little to see right now, there is a great deal happening all the same. Stormy is the furthest along, but with the way she playfully dashes around the snowy pasture, you’d have no idea that she’s pregnant. Her cria is fully developed, approximately 12-15 inches long, and continues to steadily grow. I wonder if she enjoys being pregnant? This is her second pregnancy (Indie being her first offspring), so she knows what to expect this time around, which may be why she is very happy and playful. Summer and Indie are not far behind with due dates a month behind Stormy and nine days apart from each other. Their crias are also fully developed, smaller in size than Stormy’s cria, with growth happening steadily. Summer knows what’s to come, having given birth to Baxter a few years ago, and seems to take it in stride like she did last time, unlike Indie, who was very grumpy, short-tempered, and spitty during her first trimester. I’ve been spit on for no reason more often than I care to admit 🤢, but thankfully, she’s past that stage and is more her sweet, friendly self — thank God!! Lady and Pepper, whose due dates are later in the summer, have a longer way to go with their crias still being quite small — maybe 3-4 inches in length.  Overall, the girls are generally relaxed and content — warm in their coats and settled into their winter routines — though there is one unmistakable sign of life under all that fiber: they are hungry all the time. I mean, alpacas are always eating, but these girls are huuuungryyyy!
We’re feeding them extra hay, grain, and shredded beet pulp that helps them stay full (which is working), and our pockets are stuffed with “cookie” treats that they look for eagerly. So, there’s nothing super-exciting going on — but this is an important season on the farm. The alpacas are all healthy, well-fed, and given time in the snow-covered pastures to stretch their legs, play, and explore. |
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Please contact us by email regarding any concerns. We appreciate the opportunity to correct any errors we made.
Granite State Alpacas is not responsible for any manufacturer's defects.
Exchanges
If you wish to exchange an item, the item must be in its original condition as it was at the time of purchase. Alpaca socks & insoles are not eligible for exchanges if they have been worn or tried on.
Returns & Refunds
You may return a purchased item to us with proof of purchase within 14 days. The item must be in the same condition as when purchased (i.e., new & unused) to qualify for a refund.
Socks & insoles are not eligible for a return/exchange if they have been worn or tried on.
You are responsible for the return shipping costs of the returned item. Once the returned item is received and confirmed to be in its original condition, you will be refunded the purchase price of the item.
Returns after 14 days are not accepted.
Concerns
Please contact us by email regarding any concerns. We appreciate the opportunity to correct any errors we made.
Granite State Alpacas is not responsible for any manufacturer's defects.
Exchanges
If you wish to exchange an item, the item must be in its original condition as it was at the time of purchase. Alpaca socks & insoles are not eligible for exchanges if they have been worn or tried on.
Returns & Refunds
You may return a purchased item to us with proof of purchase within 14 days. The item must be in the same condition as when purchased (i.e., new & unused) to qualify for a refund.
Socks & insoles are not eligible for a return/exchange if they have been worn or tried on.
You are responsible for the return shipping costs of the returned item. Once the returned item is received and confirmed to be in its original condition, you will be refunded the purchase price of the item.
Returns after 14 days are not accepted.
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