Many farms understand the rhythm of caring for animals. We are no exception… we just happen to do it with alpacas. ??

Our days begin bright and early at 5:30 a.m. The coffee brews, the boots go on, and the beet pulp gets soaking. It’s a good protein source, and the alpacas absolutely love it. They also know the schedule. If breakfast isn’t in the barn by 7:00 a.m., you’ll find yourself under the collective stare of several very impatient (and slightly judgmental) faces.

Next comes water checks — buckets scrubbed and refilled with fresh, clean water. The barn gets swept, and we tidy up any overnight “gifts.” One of the many reasons alpacas are so wonderful? They use communal bathrooms. Yes, really. No random surprises across the pasture. Just rake, scoop, wagon, done. Efficient and tidy — just how we like it.

When the poop wagon fills up, it heads to a drying pile. Nothing is wasted here. That pile eventually becomes soil conditioner for our alfalfa and orchard grass fields. Sometimes visitors even take some home for their gardens. Beautiful flowers powered by alpacas? We love that story.

By now it’s breakfast time — and patience is wearing thin. Our sweet Kaycea occasionally reminds me who controls the beet pulp supply. If I move too slowly, she offers a well-timed spit in my direction. I raise my hands and say, “Not today, Kay.” She answers with a dramatic lip wiggle and a gurgle that clearly translates to: Hurry up.

We also have three bottle babies at the moment. That means warming bottles and feeding triplets. (not realy triplets as alpacas only have one at a time and rarely two.) Triplets in the sence of I have three seperate cria needing bottle fed at the same time. The older one trails right behind me while I feed the younger two — two bottles in hand, alpacas in lap. It’s a juggling act wrapped in sweetness.

Summer at the Farm

Our alpacas are a bit spoiled in the summer. Their primary barn has air conditioning, which means they sometimes refuse to step outside during the heat of the day. When that happens, the communal bathrooms relocate indoors — and Mrs. YaYa relocates with a hose and mop. Floors get washed two to three times daily to keep everything fresh for both alpacas and guests.

Summer also means hydration. Four 15-gallon tubs on the girls’ side alone — filled four to six times a day. That’s a lot of water. We even add Gatorade to help with electrolytes (and no, the blue water is not slime — we promise).

On especially hot days, the baby pools come out. Watching K’Lari attempt to gracefully “cush” into a kiddie pool is comedy at its finest. Water spills everywhere, legs go everywhere, dignity disappears — and we laugh every single time.

No pool? No problem. We grab the hose. Some alpacas stretch up on their back legs to expose their bellies for maximum spray coverage. Others dance and prance for front-row access. A few simply lay down and let the water run over them. Either way, someone — usually us — is getting soaked.

The Work Behind the Smiles

In between all of that, we host farm tours, tidy the store, and make sure every guest has a joyful experience. There are herd health checks, vaccinations, cria care, fence repairs, mowing, equipment maintenance — and fiber processing. We spend long days transforming fleece into the products you see in our store.

It is hard work. It is beautiful work. It is exhausting and rewarding — often in the same hour.

Why We Do It

At the end of the day, we love what we do. We love sharing our “kids” (yes, the alpacas) with you.

Our hope is simple:
That you find joy here.
That you make memories.
That you learn something new.

We believe alpacas leave people with a gift. Sometimes you receive it while you’re standing in the pasture. Sometimes it shows up later — on a stressful afternoon when you suddenly remember a soft nose, a silly wiggle, or the sound of contented humming.

And somehow, your day feels lighter.

Many blessings to each of you.

With grateful hearts,
Mr. & Mrs. YaYa ??