https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org"Where Miracles Never Cease"https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/4150We can’t believe that Christmas is right around the corner! Where has the time gone? Even though the months have been flying by, we are so excited to share with everyone some of the wonderful gift ideas that you can purchase from our store! After all, the alpaca lover in your life would love nothing more than to unwrap on of the wonderful presents on Christmas morning! So, sit down, read our blog and then take a browse in our store. In no time you’ll be wrapping up one of these beauties to put u...Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:45:45 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/4063Cria season has been a bit of a roller coaster this year. We lost one baby and we lost one dam - we miss them terribly but at the moment all is good and we are enjoying the sweet antics of all of our new additions. Trooper joined us in July - pretty much on schedule, Quelle was amazing - no muss, no fuss, text book delivery and a great mother. It took him about 5 minutes to settle in and he's been running things (or at least, trying to) ever since Velvet's baby was very late, had a birth ...Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:04:09 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3794As most of you know, I enjoy participating in Alpaca shows…I think I’ve learned a lot from both halter shows and fleece shows. I often hear other exhibitors express confusion or dismay over their placings - “Well, I thought he was a really nice boy…can’t figure out why we only got fourth place!” We’ve all had those moments. But I have come to realize that in the current development of the North American alpaca herd, the difference between first place and sixth place is becoming narrower and n...Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:22:31 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3775We’ve talked a lot about alpacas in these blog posts, and we hope you have found them to be interesting and entertaining. We wanted to share a few more facts that we thought you’d find fun and worth reading! Even though I know a lot about alpacas, I still find there is more and more to learn everyday with these amazing creatures. Young or old, alpacas have a lot of love and fun to offer us and I think there is no better way to love them back than to learn more about what makes them so special. ...Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:04:19 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3753 Obviously, not everyone is cut out to start raising alpacas. They require a lot of love and care and there is a lot that most people don’t know to think about. Just like any creature that needs nurturing, you need to realize the difficulties involved in raising alpacas. They are wonderful creatures and amazing to have around, but no one wants to adopt a sweet animal only to realize they can’t properly take care of them. So, what are some of the points you should consider before raising a...Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:12:55 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3710With Pinterest on the rise, crafting and DIY projects are making a comeback. Among the many crafting options, knitting and crocheting aren’t just for grandmothers anymore! For all those sweater, hat and mitten projects for this cold winter, you may be wondering what type of wool yarn to buy and the difference between them – and why alpaca yarn is a great choice! Lamb’s Wool: This is short length wool is sheared from lambs around seven months. It is softer and more elastic than regular wool a...Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:02:46 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3691You already know that alpacas are adorable, and we’ve talked about the difference between them and llamas. Other than those tid-bits, how much more do you really know? This week I wanted to take some time to talk about some interesting things that you may not know about alpacas. As always, make sure to comment and let me know your favorite (as well as any other fun facts about alpacas that we don’t mention!). First, let’s start out with one you many not have expected! Did you know that alpac...Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:26:15 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3570With the Holiday season in full swing and the air getting chilly, we are all looking for cost saving and creative ways to keep our family happy during the winter. Why not use Ques Sera Alpaca yarn to create some of the great clothes, toys, etc. that your family needs this Holiday season? Just likes sheep’s wool, alpaca yarn is soft enough to be used for a baby blanket yet durable enough to hold up to those over-sized sweaters that are so popular. They also come in all ranges of different...Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:04:47 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3498At Que Sera Alpaca Farm, we love having visitors, and one weekend one of our "regulars," Susan who is a spinner and weaver, brought a friend with her to meet the alpacas. As we were walking out to the Mom’s Pen to look at the babies, I heard her comment to her friend, “You are going to love this. Anne speaks alpaca.” We laughed, and I admitted that I do feel like part of the herd. But I was curious as to why she felt that way. Susan proceeded to describe a previous visit. It was a day the r...Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:22:32 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3492Our gorgeous Kubota and his buddy Neville will be leaving us September 27th to begin their journey to their new home in New Hampshire. We are very excited for them…their new owner, Kitt Hollister, has a veterinary degree and seems to be just our kinda gal. She is deeply concerned about the health and wellbeing of her animals (and everyone else’s as well, methinks) and has just been a pleasure to work with. She actually purchased the boys in June, but opted to board them here until the weather...Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:28:16 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3478Given our location tucked into the base of the mighty Sangre de Cristo mountains just south of historic Santa Fe, Que Sera Farm is an extraordinary place to visit in this land of enchantment called New Mexico. With this state's climate being perfect for the fleece-producing alpaca--cool summer nights and cold dry winters--it is also pleasant for visitors. Que Sera is a working farm, and here we stand firm by our commitment to continue breeding the finest Huacaya alpacas. When you visit t...Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:05:36 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/3442Not long ago, driving past a field of alpacas in the United States would have been a jaw-dropper. But it is becoming more and more common to see these exotic creatures in the fields of small farmers all over the United States. So what is it about alpacas that is making them a popular livestock choice? Originally bred in South America, alpacas are raised for their fiber, which is warmer than wool by weight, softer and more comfortable than cashmere and is surprisingly strong for a luxury fi...Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:51:46 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/26037-30-12 Jacinta - Blanket, 5/6/09 - Pete Connelly or Mike Morgan, not sure - Que Sera 2.5 lbs Medium Brown Female Above average density, not much brightness, fairly flat crimp style but there is bundling. Grade 4 - probably about a 27 micron. 2" - 3" taple. This fleece had a poor handle although it was consistent. It was very dry and very dusty. Jacinta - Neck, 5-6-09 - Pete or Mike - Que Sera 1.5 lbs. Medium Brown Female. Grade 4 but mostly too short to process Jacinta - Neck ...Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:09:27 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/25997-26-12 Dusty Moon - Blanket, shear date unknown, shearer unknown, Turquoise Trail Alpacas - 3.5 lbs. White Male Samples tested Grade 2 - about a 21 micron. Very dense, brightness above average, about a 4. Wonderful architecture, beautiful crimp style. 2nd cuts not too bad, 3" - 4" staple, will process WL. As I skirted I realized this animal has quite prevalent primaries throughout. Wound up processing as WL3 - could not put it in the WL2 bin Dusty Moon - Blanket, shear date unknow...Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:01:52 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/25967-13-12 Jeanie's Dream - Neck, 5-17-12, Pete Connelly - Dando Luz Alpacas - 1.6 lbs. White Female Big change from previous year - WL 4, more rug fiber than previous year - still dense and well organized. Golosina (Golly) - Neck, 5-17-12, Pete Connelly - Que Sera .9 lbs White pregnant female Surprising - bad second cuts - what was salvageable was WL4. She has really developed strong primaries. Rubens - Neck, 5-17-12, Pete Connelly - Que Sera 2.0 lbs. White Male Badly chopped up -...Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:08:55 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/25947-4-12 Dash - Neck - year unknown, shearer unknown - Turquoise Trail Alpacas - 3.8 lbs. White male 50% WL4 5% WL5 45% Rug - some second cuts - not a lot of waste Dash Neck year unknown, shearer unknown - Turquoise Trail Alpacas - 1.2 lbs White male 60% WL4 - rest went to the rug bag more second cuts than previous fleece 7-5-12 Theresa Marie - Neck - 5-17-12, Pete Connelly - Que Sera - 1.5 lbs. White Yearling Female Mostly WL2 - about 80%, the rest was WL 4 or Rug. Very co...Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:59:50 +0000https://www.newmexicoalpacabreeders.org/article-list/948Have you ever had to work on a sick or injured alpaca? They don't much care for it, do they? I and several of my breeder friends and neighbors made a wonderful discovery last fall and I'd like to share it with you. Alpaca Tipping - yep, it is what it sounds like. Tipping...or causing the alpaca to lay still on its side...while you do what you need to do. I've tried it with 3 females - 2 pregnant and one immediately post partum. It worked with 2 of them, the other was having none of it....Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:45:55 +0000