Well we're finally done with shearing this year. First we sheared all of our alpacas and then we sheared three other ranches that needed our help. It was fun but it'll be awhile before my back and knees forgive me. :)
I've included a before and after picture of Samson Knight so you can get an idea as to what an alpaca looks like before and after shearing. It doesn't even look like the same boy!
In fact the alpacas even have a funny reaction towards each other after shearing. They all gather around inspecting each others hair-doos. We get a big kick out of them as they check each other out. Now they're ready for spring breeding and for the warmer weather.
This year we'll be sending our fleece down to the Roswell Woolmarket in New Mexico. They need 5000 lbs. before they can put it on the world market. They currently have 1000 lbs. so if any alpaca farms are interested in sending their fleece please feel free to contact us for the info.
