Monday, September 17, 2012

Monday Musings – Alpacas at our Farmer’s Market




Quite often our local farmer's market has things other than just food. These two adorable alpacas were there this past weekend from Two Crow's Alpaca Farm. They live on this beautiful farm in the mountains of western North Carolina. Don’t you love their pretty old farmhouse?

Photo from Two Crow's website

According to Two Crow’s Alpaca Farm’s website, alpaca fleece is much lighter and warmer than sheep’s wool. Alpacas are sheared once a year and their fleece is turned into luxurious garments, such as the hats and socks shown on this cute teddy bear below at their booth at the market.



You can see that alpacas are small compared to most livestock breeds. Here one is standing next to the farmer.



If you would like to know more about the alpacas and Two Crow’s farm, click here. If you’re curious about they how got started raising alpacas, click here.

We can't leave without at least one food shot.


Have a great week everyone.


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30 comments:

  1. spiral styleSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    They are sweet looking animals. They have a beautiful home. I love the feel of their fleece, incredibly soft!

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  2. LynnSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    One of the guys I work with was just talking about alpacas the other day, nice to see the pics. Great looking pumpkins:@)

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  3. Mickle in NZSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Alpaca fleece is softly smooth and so light, a joy to touch. Mix it with a wee bit of merino wool and some silk ....... you get a yarn that is a knitters delight, and I'm a knitter.

    Aren't Alpacas such beautiful animals!!!

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  4. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)September 17, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    The photo of the farm is just beautiful. Love the changing trees. I just want to hug those alpacas. Too cute.

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  5. Valerie Harrison (bellini)September 17, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    We have several alpaca farms in our area as well. They are too darn cute as well.

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  6. Cathy at Wives with KnivesSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Now that's something I have never seen at my farmers' market! Those alpacas are so darn cute and I didn't realize they are so small. I bet those socks are nice and warm on a winter day.

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  7. From the KitchenSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    The alpacas have such gentle, sweet faces! It makes me happy to know they are for producing comfortable garments and not food!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  8. La Table De NanaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    We have some near our home too..well near..figuratively speaking..they have such cute faces.

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  9. KatSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    That wool looks lovely! The last photo looks like Autumn!! Beautiful farm.

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  10. Rosa's Yummy YumsSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    So cute! The wool looks so soft.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  11. Big DudeSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I think you guys should buy a couple of those as pets. I like the farm shot.

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  12. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Sweet!
    and their yarn is even sweeter!!

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  13. Te de TernuraSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    REALMENTE DELICIOSAS!!!
    Saludos amiga :)

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  14. Angie's RecipesSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    How adorable! They have such a sweet face.

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  15. DianeSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    The Alpacas are so cute, I would quite like one around the place :-) Diane

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  16. Joan NovaSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Big smile. Enjoyed the photos.

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  17. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Aw, look at those cute faces! They look well cared for :)

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  18. Schnitzel and the TroutSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Don't they have the sweetest faces? When I grow up, I want at least 1 alpaca!!

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  19. Kitchen BelleiciousSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    have I ever seen a alpaca? I don't think so- but they look so different and cute. What a fun outing and great pictures!

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  20. pamSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    My knitting buddy uses alpaca yarn all the time. It's her favorite!

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  21. PennySeptember 19, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    They are so cute Sam. Love this time of year in the mountains.

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  22. BarbaraSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Had no idea alpacas were that small, Sam. And they are adorable!

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  23. Karen (Back Road Journal)September 19, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Alpacas have the sweetest faces and such soulful eyes.

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  24. Brenda Kay LedfordSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    These two alpacas at the farmer's market sure are cute. Two Crow's Alpaca Farm sounds like a terrific place. I would love to visit it.

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  25. ChrisSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Alexis' aunt had a llama farm, close to the alpaca, very cool animals. They use them and/or alpacas to get supplies to Mount LeConte.

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  26. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I think alpacas are such adorable animals! I don't know what their temperament is but at least they look sweet as can be. I had an alpaca sweater once, it was so warm and soft! Great shots, Sam!

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  27. chow and chatterSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    oh wow they are so adorable

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  28. SusanSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Too cute! I forwarded your link to a friend who raises Alpacas.

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  29. Glenda BeallSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Love the alpacas, Sam. I went to one of the farms once and wanted to stay all day they were so sweet. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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