Come and visit - Sunday May 20th
What's new at Alpacas of Ireland
Come and visit - Sunday May 20th
Thinking of owning alpacas? Sunday May 20th, we will be mating our female alpacas. If you are interested in buying or working with these delightful animals, or having some as pets, or think you could be, this would be an excellent time to come and get up close to them. You will be able to ask questions, and learn more. We will be able to show you some of their unique characteristics. Alpacas are delightful animals to work with. They need very little attention, are not break-out artists, rarely get any of the problems that are common with sheep, are easily fenced in and do not like sheds or other enclose spaces. Simple fencing is sufficient and then you can be free to enjoy them. Interest in alpacas has grown a lot recently and we have sold several, but we still have a few we are willing to part with. If you would like to inspect them, we can show them to you then. We also have alpaca fleece, yarn and products on display and for sale. We do request pre-booking if you would like to come, so we can be available for you. Please book in early by email to xandria@xandriawilliams.co.uk. Over the weekend, at the property, we do not have internet or email access. So please phone on those days to 046-973-1191 and (essential) leave your name, location and phone number, preferably both land and mobiles numbers so we can confirm your visit. It all helps, on the day.
Shearing summer 2018 June 9th and 10th
We will be shearing our alpacas in June this year: Possibly starting on Saturday afternoon 9th or else on Sunday 10th. These days and times will, of course, be weather dependent and we will know precisely when, once we have a weather forecast. There are a limited number of places if you would like to come, help and get involved - or just watch. The work is not hard the days are great fun and, if you want to learn about alpacas, this is an excellent time to do so. We will be shearing until dusk and then relaxing and having fun afterwards. Free bags of fleece are on offer to the helpers. Please let us know if you would like to join us, and on which day you would like to come. 046-973-1191 and leave us a message.
Our Alpaca Shop
We have upgraded our 'alpaca shop' and now have photos on this website. We have fleece, yarn, garments, duvets, pillows and cushions for sale. See http://www.alpacasofireland.com/shop.asp
Yarn and fleece for sale
We have yarn for sale, spun from the fleece of our own alpacas, and raw fleece in a variety of colours and shades. It knits up as double knit. Alpaca is moth-proof is three times as strong as wool and is wonderfully soft and silky. Balls of 50 gms are available for €7.00 or 10 balls (can be mixed colours) for €60.
Icarus and Mace Windu
We are delighted to welcome to our herd two new stud males, Icarus and Mace Windu.
Icarus is an amazingly high quality alpaca with a superb fleece, a beautiful honey fawn, with great density and good handle. He has won several age championships in UK. and his fleece has won many rosettes.
Fleece at 2 years: AFD = 17.57 microns, S.D. = 3.28 microns, C.V. = 18.7%, fibres over 30 microns = 0.5% Fleece at 4 years: AFD = 20.4 microns, S.D. = 3.9 microns, C.V. = 19%, fibres over 30 microns = 1.3%.
Mace Windu's fleece is a glowing and glorious colour, it remains fine with excellent softness and handle. It is an exceptional quality, and especially for a coloured alpaca.
Fleece, at 3 years MFD = 20.2 microns, S.D. = 4.3 microns, C.D. = 21.3%, fibres greater than 30 micron = 2.6%.
Gelded (non-breeding) alpcasa for protection from foxes
With the passing of the 'fly'season we have gelded a number of the lesser quality males - those not of 'stud' potential. They are available for 'guard duty' to protect many types of animals from attack by foxes or wild dogs. They also make excellent pets, grass cutters and offer several other attractions.