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Looking for advice (pickers/carders ???????)
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jessica Mattaliano Aug 4.

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Deb Wellinghoff replied to Cynthia Hager (Cindy)'s discussion 'loss of top knot'

Cindy . . . . . I have one new mom in my small herd that is having the same issue, she is losing most of her topknot. As you mentioned it is not bare skin just more like the fiber is breaking off, she looks rather odd. No other issues within our her…

August 27

Jessica Mattaliano replied to Deb Wellinghoff's discussion 'Looking for advice (pickers/carders ???????)'

I really like the Louett drum carder that that I use. I bought one that was a demo so I got about $150 off the list price. The gears are not open, so you don't have to take it apart to clean it. I've been using mine for about 3 years and haven't had…

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Looking for advice (pickers/carders ???????)

We are very new to the alpaca world and sheared on our farm for the first time this year. We would like to have the ability of doing some hands on processing of our fiber both for our own satisfaction as well as a teaching tool for others. [Don't…

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September 14, 2009

Deb Wellinghoff commented on Mary and Kelly Egbert's video 'feeder box video'

Mary . . . . . looks like a great design, I do have a question for you. How long have you been using and have you had any issues with the alpacas rubbing the hair off the top of their noses with this hay feeder?

September 14, 2009

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How many alpacas do you own?

5-10

What is your farm name?

Northern Prairie Alpacas

What is your name?

Deb Wellinghoff

Where is your farm located?

Tolna, ND

How long have you been raising alpacas?

We just made our first alpaca purchase (May 2009) and could not be more excited. Now we just need to finish the fencing and shelters so we can bring them home. We are starting out with three bred females and three fiber males. Thank you to Cherol McManus and Sarah Balser of Ahjoomas Alpaca Farm for officially getting us started in the alpaca business.

What kind of alpacas do you raise?

Huacayas

Tell us more about yourself!

Retired, my husband and I moved from a subdivision in IL to 80 acres in ND in the middle of winter 2008 no less.

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At 7:59pm on December 16, 2009, Jeannie said…: How are you? How is your hubby after surgery? ARE YOU ENJOYING YOUR ALPACAS? MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

At 2:56pm on September 14, 2009, Alma Park Alpacas-Rose Mogerman said…: Deb - glad my posts helped !! And the clinic! Please let me know if I can be of any help (I mean it). I will be posting more of my "case studies" to my blog. I also attended a one day TTouch clinic yesterday and am even going to do a case study on my dog !!!

Thank you for reaching out ! So glad you found it useful!!
Rose

At 10:37am on July 3, 2009, Dena Kotka-Holtz said…: Hello Deb! I saw your tick post. We don't have that problem here so I wouldn't know how to fix that. I would ask a vet what the risk is and what other livestock owners are doing about it, if nothing else. I hope you enjoy the alpaca way of life as much as we do. Take Care, Dena

At 1:03pm on May 23, 2009, Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm said…: Hi Deb,

Thats great news! Bet you are so excited! We sheard this past week, so now i have fiber to play with again! Most of my fiber from last year sold.... so I haven't had any to do anything with. Now I have to learn how to skirt a show fleece so I can get them into some shows! Have fun with your new babies...
You can always call or email if you have questions or problems! All my contact info is on my page...
I dont mind phone calls .. my phone is on 24/7 and i will give any help i can ... enjoy!

At 10:39am on April 23, 2009, Donna Jaruzel said…: Hi Deb! I've worked very, very hard to get to where I am with my alpaca business. And I have a long way to go to get to where I want to be! But I knew what I was getting into before I bought my first alpacas. Whatever you do please don't think alpacas will sell themselves - it takes a lot of hard work to get established in this business. If you are willing to work hard and NEVER give up then YOU will become successful!
If you'd like some help - or at least the way I see this business, then send me an e-mail and I will give you my phone number or we can e-mail back-n-forth. I LOVE THIS BUSINESS! The main thing is I LOVE alpacas!!!!!!

At 10:31am on February 6, 2009, Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm said…: I hated making that decission!!! I had about 3 or 4 deals to consider, plus another if I wanted to pick and choose single animals! It was a very nerve racking 2 weeks. I was very nervous, but it worked out in the end :) I love my pacas and am glad that I have them... so whatever you decide, you will love them too!
I am waiting til this afternoon and am going out to clean up the stalls... it will finally be warm enough to get some of it up off of the floor... :)
We are going to have a big straw/hay fire this weekend on the garden to get rid of the pile from winter! warm but smelly

At 10:08am on February 6, 2009, Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm said…: Hi Deb,
How's it going up ther in the great white north? We are actually gettin gwarmer here :)

At 8:49pm on January 12, 2009, Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm said…: Hi Deb,
Check out some of the videos on u tube... search for needle felting and it will bring up all kinds of videos to watch... that is how i learned :)

At 11:45pm on January 11, 2009, Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm said…: Hi Deb,
Thanks for the comments! Only one of the flowers is from a pattern from a book.... the rest are felted from patterns of cookie cutters. And also a bit of free hand work. The color patterns are all my own imagination with a bit of help from koolaid dye. You can get felting needles from Ebay. That is where I got mine. I sold quite a bit of my little critters and a few Christmas patterns that I made into pins and ornaments at a local craft show this past November. Nancy

At 1:17pm on January 11, 2009, Katy Spears said…: You are doing all the right things. Educating yourself is the key to a successful start with alpacas, and probably any business. I am looking forward to hearing about your journey as it progresses!