Category Archives: animals

posts about the animals

Whisper gets into everything

Posted on February 13, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

The ironically named Whisper is apparently quite the explorer. He’s gotten into nearly everything there is to get into, and even been chased by Heidi. His friend Squeaky, the last of the rescue kitties, may be bigger but Whisper’s got … Continue reading →

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Morocco and Bravado weigh in on birthdays

Posted on February 10, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

There’s something about the way an alpaca looks at you that speaks volumes. They make great messengers for nearly anything you want to tell someone, so Mom and Dad have started making birthday cards for friends that feature our ‘pacas. They’re … Continue reading →

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I promise, she’s really excited

Posted on February 9, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Alpacas are mild animals. Even at their most playful, it’s hard to tell they are really having fun unless you know them. For example, Tulip, loves to play in sprinklers and in the snow. Her little dance is the height of … Continue reading →

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Snow day!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Two and half feet of snow really make it hard to get some exercise, if you are a horse or an alpaca, unless you have very clever parents. All the animals were going a bit stir crazy (which can get … Continue reading →

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Our best seller

Posted on February 6, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Can anyone guess what our best-selling yarn is? Studded snows! Which is appropriate, since we just had a foot and a half of snow at the ranch. We’re half-finished with the spinning on another order, and we have enough for Mom … Continue reading →

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When stars align

Posted on February 2, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Doh! I forgot my camera this morning, and I had pictures of my cabling project. Oh well. Happy Ground Hog’s Day! It’s six more weeks of winter for us. I was looking up the lunar phases, because I cycle through … Continue reading →

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Mom’s new barn cat

Posted on January 31, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

The other new kitty is finally out of hiding. Zipporah is much more timid, and not quite friendly, so it took her much longer to get out into the open. This kitty’s semi-official name when she arrived at the barn … Continue reading →

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Alpaca bio: Bravado

Posted on January 25, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Bravado may be my favorite of our alpacas, and it has nothing to do with his fiber (which I haven’t even spun yet). He’s a suri alpaca, unlike the rest of our herd, who are huacayas. Instead of being fluffy his … Continue reading →

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But no blue ones

Posted on January 19, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

According to the ARI (Alpaca Registry, Inc.), an organization that tracks the lineage of American alpacas, there are a whopping 16 recognized colors of alpacas. The Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association recognizes 22, the other 6 being combinations of the solid colors like “pinto” … Continue reading →

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Alpaca bio: Morocco

Posted on January 18, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Morocco reminds me of the quiet kid in class. You know the one that sits in the back and doesn’t talk much, but you’re pretty sure he’s either the smartest kid there or a sociopath. Yeah, that’s our Mo.

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