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Hay for Sale
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 We have Orchardgrass Hay and Timothy Hay for sale at our farm. This is first and second cutting hay and prices range from $4.00 to $5.00 per bale. Our bales weigh in around 50lbs. Please call or email if you are interested in purchasing hay from Big Mount Alpacas. We also are taking orders on a first come first serve basis for our 2010 season.
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Alpaca FactsAlpaca fiber comes in 22 colors that are recognized by the textile industry, and there are many blends in addition to that. Alpacas are shorn for their wonderful fleece each year, which will produce 5 to 10 pounds of soft, warm fiber that is turned into the most luxurious garments in the world.
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The dam’s behavior after the birth
Mothers react differently. Some do not like to nurse until they have passed the afterbirth. Others are attentive immediately. Some first time moms are nervous when the cria pokes around looking for the udder. Some moms will spit at you when you approach the cria, others are proud to have you inspect their baby. Be patient, alpacas are exceptionally good mothers and almost always take loving care of their cria. A few mothers reject their cria or try to kick them off when they nurse. You should check the mother to see if her bag is engorged or if the teats are engorged. If she is engorged she may be in pain and you will need to milk her out. If she rejects the cria it may be that she has lost scent identification. If you still have the placenta, rub that on her.
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