Episode #1: Shearing
Before and after
El Barto before shearing–2007
El Barto after shearing–2007
Evergreen Terrace Farms www.et-farms.com
Alpacas in the News
This week’s items are from ARI email bulletins. Details can be found at http://aims.alpacaregistry.com
- EPD committee appointed
- National Alpaca Farm Days
- ARI website update “Herd Update” option
Alpaca Basics—Basics of shearing
Where to find shearers
Local alpaca affiliate
- Willamette Alpaca Breeders Association–http://www.alpacas-waba.org
- AOBA (national alpaca association)–http://www.alpacainfo.com
Shearing Methods
The table method
On the Farm—So, how did our shearing day go?
It was better than what happened to Steve Hull (http://timberlakefarms.net/dork.html) the first time he tried it.
Conclusion — If you missed anything, check out our website at www.pacatalk.com, or drop us a note at show@pacatalk.com. There are links on the website to useful alpaca sites and good books for alpaca farmers of all experience levels.
