Tag Archives: alpacas

Artist show recap

Posted on August 18, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Sooooo. Here are the long-promised pictures from the Cimarron Sky Dog Artist Benefit Show. Nice, right? We had over 100 products, all hand-made at some level, all done this summer. We most definitely pulled out all the stops. It was … Continue reading →

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Retroactive post: In which Tulip scares us silly

Posted on August 10, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Note: I’m out-of-town this week, so this post is going up automatically. I remember it like it was yesterday, but it was actually almost a year ago. It was the morning after we brought the girls home. After months of preparation, … Continue reading →

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Alpaca bio: Tulip

Posted on August 8, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Note: I’m out-of-town this week, so this post is going up automatically. Timid Tulip was my least favorite alpaca, until I got to know her. And getting to know her wasn’t easy, since she is so shy and quiet. But … Continue reading →

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The Cimarron Sky Dog art show

Posted on August 7, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Phew. The crew here at Cliff House is exhausted. We participated in an art show yesterday, and worked our little fannies off setting up and breaking down. I’d love to post pictures, but the camera accidentally went home with a … Continue reading →

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A funny story about alpacas in the rain

Posted on August 5, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Heee heee. Yesterday morning I got a voicemail from Dad that went something like, “Last night was…interesting.” I called the family to find out what happened, and I had to chuckle too. The big boys still haven’t quite figured out their … Continue reading →

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Big boy play time

Posted on August 3, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The big boys are finally out of quarantine! Mom and Dad let them out into the larger turnout area yesterday morning. They still can’t mix with the rest of the herd, but at least they get to explore a bit … Continue reading →

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Knit, Spin, and Crochet

Posted on August 1, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We’ve been busy, busy bees! Over the weekend we made sure we had pictures of everything, and updated our business cards and portfolios. Check out some of my favorites. Baby alpaca yarn is wonderful, and Mom knits the thickest, warmest … Continue reading →

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Marseille gets weighed

Posted on July 31, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Yay! I got to meet and then huggle Marseille yesterday! Aww. Our girl has gained three pounds in her first week! She and Trip look nearly the same size, and Trip is a month old! Jeez. What could I possibly … Continue reading →

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Alpaca et al. health update

Posted on July 28, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The new boys have been in quarantine for quite a while now, but they’ll be allowed into the larger turnout area later this week! They still won’t be allowed to mix with the girls for another month. Marcello and Merlin … Continue reading →

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Alpaca bio: Mikayla, the drama queen

Posted on July 26, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Here’s a little story about Mikayla. Mikayla and Tulip were both pregnant on shearing day, a month or two away from their due dates. Our vet recommended giving them a shot that prevents premature births, since shearing can be stressful. … Continue reading →

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