Alpaca Farm

 We had fun yesterday visiting a friend who raises alpacas, and just recently stocked a chicken coup.  The girls warmed up quickly to all the animals on the little farm.  While we talked with our friend, they chases the chickens around and even held a couple.

This was their first contact with the chickens

Hannah and Tess, our friend's granddaughter holding a chicken

Nicole holding a chicken all by herself

We then ventured over to the alpacas.  The adult alpacas were a bit nervous with us around, but the baby (called a cria) was very friendly.  He was about the same height as Hannah!  We fed him and spent a few minutes petting him.  They are extremely soft.  Their fleece is very valuable.  They are raised and sheered yearly to sell the fleece.  Our friend showed us some of the items she has made with the alpaca fleece.  She has felted the fleece and spun it into yarn to crotches purses, hats and other gift items.

The girls also had fun playing in a huge pile of dirt and collecting rocks.  We had a super fun morning.

If you'd like to see what items our friend makes with the alpaca fleece or learn more about alpacas, check out their website here.