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Category: Farm Projects

Hay Feeder DIY Project for Under $30

December 18, 2016 Brett Pauley 3 Comments

When I set out to do a project, I typically find out it is more complicated than originally anticipated. Not…

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Blacksmithing at the Alpaca Farm

June 16, 2016 Brett Pauley Leave a comment

Our son has developed a real passion for blacksmithing! Regardless of the month or weather conditions, he is outside pounding…

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Posted in: Farm Projects Filed under: blacksmithing

Building the Gift Shop

February 8, 2016 Brett Pauley Leave a comment

In the fall of 2012, we scrambled to have our first open house for National Alpaca Farm Days. The whole family…

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Posted in: Farm Projects Filed under: farm store, gift shop

Pasture Rotation for Alpacas

Brett Pauley 1 Comment

Early in our experience, we learned the importance of pasture rotation for our alpacas. Here is what we learned, and some steps…

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Posted in: Farm Projects Filed under: alpacas, hobby farming, pasture, rotational grazing

Buckthorn Removal Technique for Reclaiming Pasture

February 5, 2016 Brett Pauley Leave a comment

Buckthorn is evil. Cutting it will just make it mad, pulling it out by the roots is exhausting and could…

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Posted in: Farm Projects Filed under: buckthorn, hobby farming, pasture

Alpaca Farming Revitalizes an Old Farm

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When we moved to our farm in 2011, there were certainly some things that needed some TLC. However, we saw…

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Posted in: Farm Projects Filed under: hobby farming

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