Animal Care

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Carrying precious bundles of life

May 17, 2020
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I was chased by three angry female guanacos while my husband attempted to hold them off long enough for me to carry the new baby to the barn.

guanaco baby

Waiting

May 4, 2020
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It’s always been a thing–to knit while I wait. Instead of turning into a useless blog of dread or excitement, my hands move and my fingers take action. It makes all the difference in the world.

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The Rawness of Shearing Time

April 27, 2020
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The blade passes skin-close When a fleece is sheared from an animal, the fibers, grown from millions of microscopic follicles,…

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Our animals work year round to grow the most exquisite fibers because we’re the only commercial source of guanaco fiber in the US. Spinners, knitters, and natural fiber wearers, we can’t wait for you to touch the softness.