Moonraker Alpaca Farm

08/03/2026

Our first market for the fall. We are headed to the mountains and looking forward to new friends in Elkins WV. Please, come and see us. There is no fee to get in and lots of fun for all! Over 8 styles of socks! Hats, gloves, fingerless mitts, scarves and more! Many vendors and activities.

07/25/2026

Check ot out!! ❤️ 😍

07/24/2026

A wonderful day for a trip on the Agritourism Trail. Thanks for visiting my girls Kim Hundley! Princess Pattie is having a good time too! Come back anytime.

07/18/2026

Ada

Fun Farm Fact: How do you tell if a is ripe and ready to eat?
🍉It should be dull in color.
🍉The underside should have a creamy yellow spot where the watermelon sat on the ground and ripened in the ☀️.
🍉It will be heavy for its size.
🍉When you knock on it, it will have a dull, hollow sound.

07/18/2026

Let's kick off the market year someplace new and a new area for us! Elkins we will see you soon!

07/17/2026

National Ice Cream day

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05/29/2026

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𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬!!! 🔥 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘀

In female alpacas, ovulation does not occur at a set point during a cycle as it does in many other species.

Instead, the physical act of mating triggers a cascade of hormonal changes that lead to ovulation.

During mating, an ovulation inducing factor (ß-NGF) that is present in the semen is absorbed through the wall of the uterus and this causes the female to release hormones that signal the ovaries to release an egg.

This process ensures that ovulation occurs at the most favourable time for fertilisation.
Because ovulation occurs shortly after mating, the timing between s***m and egg is highly synchronised. This increases the likelihood of successful pregnancy.

Nature has designed an efficient system to ensure reproduction occurs when conditions are right.

Did you know alpacas rely on mating to trigger ovulation? Let us know below!

05/10/2026

Multigenerational mother and daughter photos from the farm.

05/08/2026

We are excited to be a stop on the Roots & Routes Ag Trail that can take you on a journey visiting farms and farm stands in Jackson, Roane, Mason, Putnam, Wood and Wirt Counties. This wonderful opportunity is compliments of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Some sites may have a fee for activities and events.

Remember, for our site, reach out to make arrangements for your visit.

05/03/2026

We could have used a furniture dolley or one of those gizmos that Egyptians used to carry royalty. The 5 sit-in protesters being transported to the mat.