Heat and alpacas in late pregnancy
Summer in Kansas is hot and humid. Winter is cold. When choosing breeding dates for alpacas, we have to consider the weather. The ideal spring [...]
Alpaca Crias in Black and White
The waiting game is over and we have two lovely female cria, one black, one white. The gestation times for these little ladies were 363 [...]
Ladies in Waiting: Alpaca Cria Watch
It's that time of year again! Waiting for crias to arrive is always a trying time. All the humans have to go on is averages [...]
Shearing your Annual Harvest
Shearing Day! It comes around every year and requires careful preparation, many volunteers and lots of stamina! In all the hard work and business of [...]
Fiber Tuesday
One of the great advantages of owning fiber animals is that it can introduce you to a completely new world. A world of spinners, weavers, [...]
MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show, April 1 – April 3, 2016
Inca's Royal Velvet If you've wondered about these intriguing creatures or wanted to get your hands on some alpaca items, then the MOPACA [...]
Winter Wonderland
Winter wonderland at Alpacas at Willowbrook Farm Winter weather has been a bit crazy here in Kansas. We've had high and low [...]
Autumn on the farm
Fall is my favorite time of year on the farm. The high heat and humidity of the summer have gone and all the animals, both [...]
Who Buys Alpacas?
Alpaca owners and breeders come from all walks of life and choose to invest in alpacas for a variety of reasons. For some, alpacas are [...]
When doing your homework is a MUST!
Whether your farm is large or small, buying an alpaca is a big investment. It makes no difference if you buy at an auction, a pen sale, [...]