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Winter weather

Winter has arrived full force at Rocaro Alpacas. We were blessed with 6 inches of wet snow followed immediatley by several inches of rain to equal 6 inches of slush. Yippee!

The day is sunny and cool, perfect weather for pruning trees in the pasture.

Oh, $%#*&

We have had several days of high winds and so far the old barn has stood up to the challenge.

Except for last night, when one of the big front doors blew off.

Not only did it blow off, it is well damaged and took some of the sliding track with it.

Now I am not impressed; it's right before Christmas and I have to find a carpenter (we need the new door to be square) and convince the door company that we need a new runner fast.

Meanwhile the girls look over their gate thinking Hummm, this is new....what should we doooo?Hopefully we are not in for more wind & rain, or worse yet snow or we will be shoveling out the barn. Arrgh!

Weaning time again

We have all this year's cria moved to the "Cria Club" area of the barn to be weaned from their moms, and then start learning some manners (halter & lead training).

The move went well and without too much fuss from either the moms or the babies.

During halter training we will decide who will be going to shows and who will be in our breeding program.

Jewellery for the Girls

Well, the herd is large enough now that it has become hard to tell some of the critters apart. This is particularly true of the yearling girls and this years' crop of cria.

We found a way to ID those in question with the use of plastic chain and cattle ear tags. We attached the ear tags to the chain, added the name and parentage of the alpaca needing ID to the tag, and attached the chain around the neck.

While not particularly high-fashion, it is serving the purpose.

Alpaca Gargoyles

Add to your herd or start a new herd with one of these cute alpaca gargoyles. These gals are hand crafted clay with plenty of attitude and can be ordered from our webstore. Have a good laugh.

http://www.rocaroalpacas.ca/sunshop/index.php

Wolfville Market

Only three more Saturday's at the Wolfville farmers market until Christmas. Come by and visit us on the second floor of the market to get your special christmas gifts. Or as always you can visit our online store. www.rocaroalpacas.ca

Our past 6 weeks at the market have been a great success and now the online and farmstore sales are picking with christmas coming. We have even sold out of somethings.

If you are wanting Duvets, pillows or other bedding products to keep you warm this christmas will need to be ordered soon as free delivery with Canada Post. Extra charge if you want by courier.

This weekend at the market is titled "Get Unscrooged" with special draws and events.