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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Chumming with Spirits
The Spooky Before Christmas: 50K Subscribers Podcast Party, hosted at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm!
When: November 7th, 10:00am-5:00pm
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Alpacas are wonderful little forage-to-fleece machines. They are camelids, not cattle, so their digestion is similar to ruminants but not identical. Instead of the cow’s four compartments, alpacas have three forestomach/stomach compartments called C1, C2, and C3; that is why they are often described as modified ruminants or pseudoruminants.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
What do our ears say? They wonder what I am up to taking this picture!
Alpaca Hearing & Ear Communication: A Public Education Guide
Alpacas rely heavily on their ears not only for hearing but also for communication. Their ears are highly mobile and provide valuable clues about what they are sensing and feeling. Understanding alpaca ear anatomy and ear positions can help owners, visitors, and animal enthusiasts better interpret alpaca behavior.
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Happy Alpaca!
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Friday, May 15, 2026
The eyes are expressive!
Understanding Alpaca Vision at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm
If you’ve ever stood quietly in the pasture at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm — about 45 minutes south of Kansas City — you may have noticed something remarkable.
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Blue Eyed, Rose Grey, Esther
Blue Eyed Esther
Thunder's eyes were gentile, kind, and loving always.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Journey of an Alpaca Baby
A Story of Hormones, Growth, and New Life at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm
When you walk into the pasture at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm, you may first notice the softness.
The quiet hums.
The long eyelashes.
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Saturday, March 7, 2026
This si what it's all about!
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Full fluff and waiting their turn.
Health Check Time!
Shearing just started, Serenity is all done and happy to leave!
Shearing in Process
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Sunday, March 1, 2026
Thunder - The Teacher
A Gentle Story About Alpacas and the Way They Behave
If you’ve ever spent time around alpacas, you may have felt it before you understood it. There is a quiet presence about them. They don’t rush toward you or demand attention. Instead, they stand back, watch carefully, and decide if the world around them feels safe. Alpacas live in a thoughtful pause, and when people step into their space, they often find themselves slowing down too.
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Pima-The Queen of Teaching Humans
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Sunday, February 1, 2026
Predator Management and Property Preparation for Alpaca Owners
Bringing alpacas onto your property is a rewarding experience, but it comes with the responsibility of ensuring their safety from predators and other hazards. Over the years, we have received many calls from new alpaca owners in our area and have become deeply passionate about helping others create the optimal, safe environment for their herd.
From our experience, several common is read more...
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