Today I received a comprehensive tour of North Idaho's premiere alpaca ranch, the Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch.
Alpacas are like llamas but smaller, and they have banana-shaped ears rather than straight ones. Alpaca fiber is considered to be the jewel of the fiber world. (This was written on an alpaca-shaped sign where we received our orientation.)
Did you know that alpaca fiber is somewhat fire-resistant? I was told as much on my tour, and I believe it to be true, but I have no plans to set an alpaca on fire to test this bold claim.
I learned that while mating, which can take a half hour, the male alpaca sings to his ladyfriend. If a lady alpaca is already pregnant, she will resist the overtures of the male by spitting on him. Alpacas are notorious spitters.
Here is what I considered to be the most handsome alpaca among the 70 or so at the ranch.
The ranch was 40 acres of natural beauty -- rolling hills, beautiful barns and pastures, all bordered by dense forest and tall pines. It was a very peaceful place to visit, and it had the best sink I have ever had the pleasure of using.
Alpacas are like llamas but smaller, and they have banana-shaped ears rather than straight ones. Alpaca fiber is considered to be the jewel of the fiber world. (This was written on an alpaca-shaped sign where we received our orientation.)
Did you know that alpaca fiber is somewhat fire-resistant? I was told as much on my tour, and I believe it to be true, but I have no plans to set an alpaca on fire to test this bold claim.
I learned that while mating, which can take a half hour, the male alpaca sings to his ladyfriend. If a lady alpaca is already pregnant, she will resist the overtures of the male by spitting on him. Alpacas are notorious spitters.
Here is what I considered to be the most handsome alpaca among the 70 or so at the ranch.
This alpaca probably has a great personality.
Where is the photo of me with a goat, you are probably asking. It is right here:
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