Managing Alpacas in the Heat Temps here are in the high 80’s today and it’s humid. I know that’s not bad compared to some parts of the country, but it’s hot for northern Vermont. The alpacas are not comfortable with the heat and, especially, the humidity. Keep in mind, these … Read More
A Look at One Line in our Breeding Program This mild non-wintry weather must be good for something, so we went out and took a few new photos of our alpacas. We’d like to show off several related females in our herd who are carrying beautiful, fine fleeces. Snowshoe Pleione … Read More
Colorful Small Herd Available The owners of this small herd of six females have asked us to help spread the word. Ideally, they would like to sell these girls as one group. But they are willing to sell individuals as long as you have other alpaca companions. Willow and her … Read More
Snowfield’s Halo We posted several times about our friend Sandi’s effort to reduce her herd in anticipation of moving her farm. Progress is being made and Sandi now has only one breeding female left for sale. Snowfield’s Halo is the highest quality female to come out of the Snowfield breeding … Read More
Non-breeding Male Alpacas Available Our friend, Sandi, from Snowfield Alpacas is relocating and needs to rehome several gelded males. These males all have different personalities and needs and may not be able to live in one group. Sandi can offer more information and guide you to choose males that fit … Read More
Herd Reduction Sale! Our friend, Sandi, at Snowfield Alpacas in New London, NH, is having a herd reduction sale in anticipation of relocating. Currently, there are two breeding quality females, two herdsires and a group of geldings available. These alpacas will be in NH until late July, then they will … Read More
Keeping Busy During the Pandemic While COVID-19 still rages, we’re doing our best to stay on the farm and have very little contact with other people except for trips to the Post Office and a few stores. And that really isn’t much different than our normal life. Running a farm … Read More
Exceptional Fiber! We just have to show off these girls and their gorgeous and very fine fiber. Snowshoe Rowen and Snowshoe Maple were born within a couple days of each other in August 2019. Both have Xanadu P Concerto as a sire. We have been very pleased with the Concerto … Read More
Female Alpacas Added to Sales List We’ve updated our sales list with two beautiful juvie females. Both girls were born in August 2019. Snowshoe Rowen is a lovely beige female from our most productive line. Her granddam was the first cria born on our farm and eventually gave birth to … Read More
Our response to COVID-19 Winter is normally a time of isolation for us here at Snowshoe Farm. We’re very familiar and comfortable with long stretches of time at home with just the two of us. On most days, each of us is busy with our own tasks on the farm, … Read More