Meet Zanzabar

All is quiet on the farm this week so we'll take the opportunity to spotlight some of our alpacas while we have the chance.  As the holiday shopping gets underway, our alpacas are enjoying the increased traffic to the farm and are very inquisitive each time a visitor stops by to say hello.  Of course, the complimentary baggie of alpaca food provides some of the interest!  They are loving the cold weather and can be seen sunbathing in the weak rays of a winter sun.

Zanzabar is one of our more social alpacas and, in fact, enjoys having his ears rubbed and his back scratched.  Most alpacas don't like having their heads touched but Zanzabar doesn't seem to mind. Born on the 6th May last year, everyone's favorite alpaca is classified as a "Juvie" at 18 months old.  His Dam, Glacial Storms Opal of Sugarloaf, is known for producing super sweet cria who grow up keeping their friendly personalities. 

To show his submissiveness to anyone approaching him, Zanzabar will lift his tail - quite dramatically.  If you didn't know him, you would think he may be timid or people shy but, in fact, the exact opposite is true.  Getting a photo of Zanzabar is quite a challange becuase he sticks his nose on the camera lens at every opportunity.  Although he is full grown, he is not yet mature, so he is kept seperate from the big boys with the other Juvies.  However, he is usually one of the alpacas that goes on off farm adventures, so watch our website for when our alpacas are out and about and take the opportunity to meet this super friendly young animal.

Brrr - Great Weather to be an Alpaca!

Somebody is really enjoying these cold winter mornings - and it's only the beginning of November!  Promises to be a cold one this year but, dressed in their snazzy winter coats, even the babies are loving being out in the pasture for most of the day.

While it stays below 50º our babies will be wearing their coats, to make sure they stay warm enough as the temperatures drop.  Their baby fleece is so fine that, although they could survive much colder conditions, we like to give them a healthier and more gentle start on life.

This week, we can also be found at the MMMF International Arts and Crafts Fair being held at World Bank in DC on November 6th, 7th and 8th.  15% of all vendors sales go to providing educational grants for women in developing countries. So not only will you be able to take advantage of finding unique gifts, you will be helping women in need while you shop.  It is held in the World Bank main building, easily accessible for vendors and customers!

Do come and say hello if you stop by.  For more information, Click Here.