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The Quiet EmergencyRecognizing Illness in Stoic Alpacas Before It Becomes CriticalRoutine observation and monthly hands-on

Why Mrs. YaYa Wrote ThisI created this little article because I truly care about what happens to families before they ever arrive at our gate. Over the years, I have spoken with so many wonderful people who believed the small summary they saw on Google was our entire website. They never clicked the Website button, so they missed the information explaining our tours, reservations, special events, educational programs, accessibility,

Why Mrs. YaYa Wrote ThisI created this little article because I truly care about what happens to families before they ever arrive at our gate. Over the years, I have spoken with so many wonderful people who believed the small summary they saw on Google was our entire website. They never clicked the Website button, so they missed the information explaining our tours, reservations, special events, educational programs, accessibility,

Part One: Understanding Heat StressWhat Is Heat Stress?Heat stress develops when an alpaca produces or absorbs more heat than its body can release.

Alpacas are wonderful little forage-to-fleece machines. They are camelids, not cattle, so their digestion is similar to ruminants but not identical. Instead of the cow’s four compartments, alpacas have three forestomach/stomach compartments called C1, C2, and C3; that

Alpaca Hearing & Ear Communication: A Public Education GuideAlpacas rely heavily on their ears not only for hearing but also for communication. Their ears are highly mobile and provide valuable clues about what they are sensing and feeling. Understanding alpaca ear anatomy and ear positions can help owners, visitors, a

Understanding Alpaca Vision at YaYa’s Alpaca FarmIf you’ve ever stood quietly in the pasture at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm &am

The Journey of an Alpaca BabyA Story of Hormones, Growth, and New Life at YaYa’s Alpaca FarmWhen you walk into the pasture at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm, you may first notice the softness.

A Gentle Story About Alpacas and the Way They BehaveIf you’ve ever spent time around alpacas, you may have felt it before you understood it. There is a quiet presence about them. They don’t rush toward you or demand attention. Instead, they stand back, watch carefully, and decide if the world around them feels safe. Alpacas live in a thoughtful pause, and when people step into their space, they often find themselves slowing down too.

Predator Management and Property Preparation for Alpaca OwnersBringing alpacas onto your property is a rewarding experience, but it comes with the responsibility of ensuring their safety from predators and other hazards. Over the years, we have received many calls from new alpaca owners in our area and have become deeply passionate about helping others create the optimal, safe environment for their herd.&

A Warm Farm Welcome & This Month’s Yarn StoryHello friends, and greetings from our little corner of the countryside—where the mornings start with alpaca hums, the air carries the soft scent of hay, and the work of our hands meets the beauty of nature. This month, we’re delighted to share the journey of our alpaca fiber: from the backs of our gentle, long-lashed friends to the refined, hand-touche

?Year’s End on the Farm: A Story from Our Pastures As the year draws to a close, we like to look back over our pastures and remember the moments that made us laugh, gasp, pray, and celebrate — often all in the same week. Life on the farm has a way of keeping us humble, grateful, and just a little bit entertained.It all began in early winter, when Karl &mdas

The Art of Creating Alpaca RugsAn alpaca rug is more than a home accent—it is a work of art, a touch of luxury, and a testament to patience and devotion. Soft beneath your feet, with a gentle, massage-

Many farms understand the rhythm of caring for animals. We are no exception… we just happen to do it with alpacas. ??Our days begin bright and early at 5:30 a.m. The coffee brews, the boots go on, and the beet pulp gets soaking. It’s a good protein source, and the alpacas absolutely love it. They also know the schedule. If breakfast isn&amp

This year I have ventured to a new area of working with the alpaca fiber. I am now making beautiful wet felted alpaca fiber hats.When I was young I was always intrigued by my dad's cowboy hats and thought how neat it would be to make hats. Who knew many years later I would find the opportunity to do so. I started out working on these during our winter slow time.With Soap, water and strategically placed fiber I began wet felting the h

Stop in for a farm tour the next time you are heading toward Branson or Truman Lake! We are conveniently located 1 1/2 miles north of 7 Highway on Kaufman Rd. just west of Garden City Missouri. We have tour times of 10:30AM , 1:30pm. If we are not booked up, you may join one of our tours in our heated and air conditioned barn that we offer seven days a week. Come say Hi , feed, learn about and photograph our large herd of alpacas. Shop our store for alpaca products! We hope that our far

Hang In There… Spring Is Coming to the Alpaca FarmAfter months of gray clouds and cold temperatures, it starts to feel a little tiresome. We’re all ready to step outside, do some real yard work, smell fresh-cut grass, plant the garden, and enjoy the feeling of a fresh start that spring always brings.Here at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm, a