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Just as the new moon signifies the start of the lunar cycle, a 'new beginning' for nature, New Moon Alpacas signifies our new beginning. New Moon Alpacas began operation the end of June 2004 with the purchase of our first alpaca, SCFA Pixie Dust, a pregnant Huacaya female who delivered the day after Thanksgiving in November 2004. Within two months, she was joined by two Suri females, Miss Aurora B and Tally Pearl D453 AOA, both accompanied by their 2004 cria. The herd has continued to grow since, numbering more than 32 Huacaya and Suri alpacas.
At shows, many visitors have commented about our friendly alpacas not moving away from visitors. This photo is an example of our herd moving in to see what treats we might have. We use nuts - typically pecans - when training a cria or to reinforce behavior. Each alpaca comes when called by name to receive their tasty treat. During its first five and a half years, New Moon Alpacas was a 'virtual ranch'. Nearly every weekend we make the 250 mile round trip drive to work with our alpacas, whether halter training in preparation for shows or breedings. In November 2009 we purchased a small ranch in Western Washington, 25 miles west of Olympia, and moved our herd of alpacas north out of California.
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Send mail to denise@newmoonalpacas.com with questions or comments about this web site.
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