Two new llamas recently arrived at Island Alpaca Company, recruited by owner Barbara Ronchetti who is hoping they will help protect the alpaca herd against the Island’s coyote population.
With warm days around the corner, it’s summer haircut time for the herd at Island Alpaca.
Blue balloons were flying Wednesday at Island Alpaca, where the first baby alpaca (called a cria) of the season was born at 9:05 a.m.
Island Alpaca had a strong showing last week at the 99th annual Eastern States Exposition held in West Springfield.
A break in at the Island Alpaca Farm in Oak Bluffs last week left one alpaca injured and several fences damaged, the farm’s owner said on Tuesday. Oak Bluffs police are investigating the incident.
Shearing day is set for Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. There will be fiber demonstrations and refreshments available while you watch the alpacas get their annual haircut.