New Cria At Sugarloaf Alpaca Co, LLC

Look who I found in the Nursery Pen when I arrived at work today.  Born Sunday, at 6pm, Cinna is our newest addition and is doing well.  At only 11 lbs, Cinna is tiny but she is strong and feeding well.  She will have to wear a brace for a while on her front leg as the tendon is too loose, but that's a minor issue and won't stop Cinna exploring her world.

Mom, Loretta, is very protective of her new cria.  She obviously knows Cinna needs a little more care and attention.  Loretta is a great Mom and stands patiently whilst Cinna feeds for as long as she needs to.

Cinna's bay black fleece is super soft and she's very vocal.  It's a little early to tell how much of dad Charmer's traits have been passed on but for now, we're very happy with her progress.

Big Yawn

As she's so tiny, she can only be allowed out on the pasture for an hour at a time and she really enjoys the comfort of the grassy field. 

Nap Time

Cinna is the first of our fall babies, so don't be caught napping, drop by and pay us a visit to check them out.  Our Open Barn is coming up soon, on 29th and 30th September, and maybe we'll have one or two more new arrivals by then.  If you can't make that weekend, don't forget we are open daily from 10am.  We look forward to seeing you.

Feels Like Fall Has Arrived!

 

Wow.  Amazing what two weeks, or even two days, can do to the weather.  Of course, our alpacas are loving the cooler temperatures and are enjoying being back out in the fields.  They can be seen from the roadway grazing in the pasture, and it's funny to see them follow cars up the driveway when visitors arrive.  Our alpaca boys learned during the hot summer months, when they rarely ventured far from the barn during daylight hours, that visitors often meant treats and attention were coming their way. 

Although the alpacas love the cold weather, you could say that they're dressed for it!  The rest of us have to make do with conserving body temperature the best way we know how (covering up with alpaca wear is the comfiest way, of course).

One of our clever artisans designed and knitted this beautiful cap.  Judy Murgia was kind enough to bring it by for our review and allowed us to post a picture to share with our followers.  The cap is double knit and uses 100 yds colored yarn and 100 yds of white yarn.  Judy has also stated that she will make the pattern available, if someone would like to replicate her design.

As the weather turns cooler, we look forward to seeing, and sharing, other projects completed using our luxurious alpaca fiber and roving.  Bring your accomplishments by, or send us a photo, with a brief description and we'd love to showcase your talent.

Meanwhile, enjoy the gradual shift from summer to fall, as warm sunny days transition into cooler evenings and nights, and those distant blistering hot summer days become just a memory!