Winter Preparations

With the cold morning temps telling us that winter is approaching, we are shifting focus to prepare for the colder months.

We've already completed some essential preparations. Our boys, Baxter and Ace, now have a cozy shelter with an insulated floor to keep them well-protected from the elements.

They don't know it yet, but they're going to have their own hay supply inside their bachelor pad.

Tia likes the boys' winter shelter/bachelor pad

​We've also started preparing the pastures for their annual winter rest with leaf clean-up.

Next on our to-do list is to spread lime in the fields, winterize the coop and the barn to block the wind and weather, and pick up our second round of hay supply.  

How much hay do alpacas need to get through the winter?  That depends on a few factors:  

• how many alpacas you have
• how much hay they eat in a day
• the quality of the hay (low quality = more waste / good quality = more they eat)

​Not to get too deep on this topic, but based on the above, it's smart to overstock. We plan for hay as you would plan for a dinner party - you don't want to run out of food before the party's over.  

The herd is doing great growing their winter coats to keep them well-insulated from the cold during the snowy days ahead.
 
While we'll miss having visitors during this time, we're looking forward to participating in holiday markets and sharing our alpaca products with you.  

Stay tuned for updates on where you can find us!

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you again in the spring for our farm tours.