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Happy 2 Years to Alpaca Social!!!!!!!

Replied Jul 11

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Kentucky Classic

October 22, 2010 to October 24, 2010 – Lakeside Arena

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Margie Phipps commented on Laura Barnes - Mt. Peak Alpacas's blog post 'Can't breed my three year old maiden'

Earlier this year I was looking at a girl to buy and the owner was very open with me and told me she had this same problem. She was snipped when younger and now she was at breeding age. The owner had the vet check her out and the vet suggested anoth…

August 2

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July 17

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July 17

Margie Phipps replied to Melanie Ozuna's discussion 'Keeping records/programs'

I am also on alpacaEase and have enjoyed working with it. I bought it right after I got my first two girls, even though they were agisted. I find it easy to use and great at keeping track of just about everything. I even use it for my dogs. I don't…

July 17

Margie Phipps might attend Maryann Marsh's event

Sunshine State Alpaca Show and Auction at North Florida Fairgrounds

February 11, 2011 at 6pm to February 13, 2011 at 7pm

A Different Venue, Different Committee, A Spectacular Show! Come join us for some fun in the sun, win ribbons, win prizes, mingle and be part of one of the best shows in the South! This will also be our first Spin Off show as well!!!! Working on t…

July 11

Margie Phipps replied to Maryann Marsh's discussion 'Happy 2 Years to Alpaca Social!!!!!!!'

Has it really been 2 years ? Wow... yes, great fun we are having here, and learning a whole lot too !! ... when is the next webinar?

July 10

Margie Phipps replied to Maryann Marsh's discussion 'Parade of Champions 2010'

I was watching too. I think the prices were good for the economy today, perhaps a little better than others. I enjoy watching them online. Some really nice animals... wish I had some money too.. but we need to get electric and water run to the barns.

July 3

Margie Phipps commented on Amanda K. Winn's event 'West Michigan Luxury Coach Alpaca Farms Tour'

Wow, wish I could go... this is a great idea !!

May 26

Profile Information

How many alpacas do you own?

5-10

In case of evacuation, can your farm be used for short term boarding??

Yes

What is your farm name?

Barnett's Creek Farm

What is your name?

Paul & Margie Phipps

Where is your farm located?

Liberty Kentucky

How long have you been raising alpacas?

Since May 2007

What kind of alpacas do you raise?

Huacayas

Website:

http://www.barnettscreekfarm.com

We are brand new breeders and it's all MaryAnn's fault!!! Well, not exactly :)
We lived in Palm Bay and moved to Kentucky in May 2008. We did a bit of research and then saw an article in the local paper about MaryAnn's farm. So I zipped off an email and asked if I could stop by for a visit. That was in Jan 2007. Then a visit to FABA that year and we were hooked. In March 2007 we attended the Kentcuky Classic and visited many farms before finding our first two females who arrived from Canada at Alpaca's of Cedar Ridge. Our first cria, Americano's Dreamweaver has done well in the ring with 3 ribbons his first year. I love going to and participating in the shows.

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Dreamweaver

Added May 14, 2008 at 7:55pm
Rain

Added September 27, 2009 at 8:57pm
Trueno

Added January 2, 2009 at 11:47pm

Chispero

Added May 31, 2009 at 8:55am

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FINALLY !!!! It's a GIRL !!!!

I am so excited today.... I just found out that my Sonatina has delivered her 3rd cria and IT'S A GIRL !!!! I bought my two girls two years ago and they have given me 4 BOYS ... and finally I got my girl !! I have not seen her yet as my "kids" are agisted about an hour away from me. BUT I will be seeing HER on Saturday when I go there for Farm Days !!! I just can't wait. She's a big one too .... 19lbs and all white, of course.. Now to find that very special name for this very special girl.... hm… Continue

Posted on September 24, 2009 at 1:07pm —

It's a BOY... again and again and AGAIN!!!

Yes folks.... I've got a new 17.5 lb cria today at 12:30 PM... and YES it's a boy AGAIN. I'm 4 for 4 now !!! and guess what.... HE"s WHITE!!!! who would of thought that I would get yet ANOTHER white boy. Maybe I can be the first Kentucky All Stud Ranch !

Seriously ... I love my boys, each and every one of them ! Each one is very special and he also has what appears to be some really nice fiber. He and momma are doing well and I got a really cute video to post as well. Name is pending...… Continue

Posted on May 29, 2009 at 7:23pm — 4 Comments

What I learned on Shearing Day

Yesterday was shearing day at my agisting farm. I arrived at 8:00AM Central Time... the shearers showed up shortly after that.... and began their preparations. By 8:30 we were in the barn with the first animal down on the ropes. With 47 Alpacas and one VERY hairy Pyr we started what was a fast furious shearing day with fleece flying, shears buzzing and Alpacas screaming !!! One shearer with One helper, 5 able bodied farm hands (two newbies) , 1 slightly disabled farm hand (shoulder surgery) work… Continue

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 7:19pm — 2 Comments

What I learned at the show ......

I just returned from the Indiana Invitational in Ft. Wayne. This having been my first really large show I learned lots of valuable information. Some people with more show experience may see these things as common and expected at shows, but for me... it was a lesson learned and we all need to learn something every day to keep those brain juices flowing !!!

Indiana is FLAT !!! Just like most of Florida. From the time I entered the state from Kentucky it was pretty much flat farm land all the way… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 1:00pm —

It's a BOY !!!.... again

Yes, we had another male cria born today, 10 days early. All is fine, ears are up, teeth erupted... he's nursing fine and she has plenty of milk. I have not seen him yet as he is agisted about 1 hour away from me. I was there all weekend for Farm Days.... do you think she could have delivered then... NOOOOO But one of their females delivered another male from the same sire as mine on Saturday during Farm Day !!!... she was right on her due date.

He's white and weighed in at 15 lbs. Same as the… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2008 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

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At 9:31pm on July 17, 2010, Kathy Katsarakes said…: Hi
We make our socks here in PA, but we purchase our yarn from Peru because we haven't been able to find a source in the US that can give us as good a price. The mill we get the yarn from is a long established mill that sends us real good %100 fs alpaca yarn. --We are also working with a few cottage mills in the US that send us the yarn from their customers fiber for us to make socks out of. We are selling our socks wholesale - $9short, $12crew, $14boot. They have the terry cushion inside and are made with two strands run together so that they are extra durable and go through the wash better. We are getting new colors before we decide on which ones to continue with.. we have a couple shades of purple and recently dark blue and turquoise as well as natural colors. Our socks are heavyweight(sport/slipper), but we just got some lighterweight yarn and can offer a mediumweight (everyday work) socks in ivory. The socks are sooo soft and comfortable. We love them.
Thanks for your interest!
Kathy

At 11:29pm on May 14, 2010, Kerri Whitaker said…: Hey Margie, Thanks for the welcome to Alpaca Social. I have been meaning to sign up for a WHILE now, but you know how that goes for me. : ) Anyway, it's finally done. See you in a few days,

Kerri

At 8:17am on May 8, 2010, Karen Kennedy said…: Hi Margie! Nice to meet you. It's frustrating how long it has taken us, but I think we're almost there. My goal is to have everything finished and bring our alpacas here by August 1. We just had two cria born last week, so now we are up to 9 and by June it'll be 11. I'm sure we'll get to meet at Kentucky Classic this fall. Do you have some to show? We'll have at least one to show, as it looks so far.

At 2:49am on January 10, 2010, POLLY GRAY said…: I shop alot at Tractor Supply.
Other farmers have supplies too.

At 7:30am on September 8, 2009, marianne roberts said…: Hi Margie,
Thank you for the greeting from way back in august. I am really bad about staying on top of internet chat. I missed the Ian Watt webinar,even though I was looking forward to it.
Marianne

At 10:32pm on August 31, 2009, Nikki Brown said…: I definitely will keep following your blog! I love your website because you are letting people get to know you even though you don't have a sales list! Rule # 1 in marketing... I believe! Good Job!

At 10:08pm on August 31, 2009, Nikki Brown said…: Oh I forgot the whole reason for posting on your page. I checked out your website and I just loved it! Very Fresh and easy to navigate! Just wanted to compliment you! Job Well Done!

At 10:07pm on August 31, 2009, Nikki Brown said…: Hi Margie,
I just learned that we are only about 3 hours away! I would love to plan a visit when we get all moved into our new place. I would like to see a farm in it's early years. I will contact you probably October. Take Care & God Bless,
Nikki Brown