What's new at Alpacas of Ireland
Alpaca walking, Sunday September 23rd
Thinking of owning alpacas? We will be halter training several of our alpacas on Sunday September 23rd and Sunday October 21. Once that is accomplished we plan to offer people the chance to come and halter-walk them. If you would like to be involved in either of these activities, let us know by emailing xandria@xandriawilliams.co.uk or by phoning 046-973-1191 (leave a message if no-one answers). You are invited and welcome to join us. This is an excellent time to learn more, lots more, about these animals. As usual, we will be available to answer your questions. Booking is essential as numbers are necessarily limited. We accept donations, suggested €15+. Sorry, but these practical days are not suitable for children. Please remember to bring waterproof boots, to dunk into antiseptic solution when you arrive and give us your phone number(s) before you come. We look forward to seeing you.
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.
Shearing summer 2018 (was) June 9th and 10th
We were lucky this year for shearing, excellent weather and dry fleeces. We now have an ample supply for sale. Several people joined us and helped, watched or just had a good time. Our next fun event will be the halter training and Alpaca-walking in August. Join us if you would like to -but do please book in first as numbers will necessarily be limited
