Thistle Creek Alpacas

06/22/2026

Can you guess what we’re building???

06/19/2026

Today was all about bottle .

06/19/2026

Today has been all about calves and dealing with crazy wind! Acclimating the new babies to the barn, meeting Junior, the milk routine and the beginning of halter training. Sadly the auction barn super glued a ID tag on the one calf which broke down his skin. We used AluShield which is a spray bandage with aluminum which is why his butt looks silver. He is the larger of the two calves also the one who flopped to the ground on our first round of halter training. The wind…crazy! It broke off several large branches from the tree behind the barn. It’s where the alpacas hang out, thankful no one was hurt. A project for tomorrow.

06/17/2026

And then there were three. Junior now has friends. Let the name suggestions begin…

06/12/2026

And then there is bandit. Coolest barn cat ever. I would be happier if he’d stay home though…even though he’s neutered, he likes to roam.

06/12/2026

Junior update. We have had Junior for 1 month. He came to us from a sale barn where we had no history on him. He was 54 pounds. Today he got his new calf halter (he’s been wearing an alpaca halter) and we weighed him again. He’s a whopping 99 pounds. We’re working on halter training and good cow behavior. Everyone I know with cattle has told me that he needs a friend…the alpacas want nothing to do with him. So…we’re on the hunt for another bottle calf…sigh!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Roycroft Arts and Antiques Show
June 27-28th
Roycroft Campus
10-5

06/10/2026

Can you believe the Roycroft Arts & Antiques Show is almost here? Join us June 27–28 for one of our favorite events of the year—and don’t forget, it’s also our Annual Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm Summer Sale!

We know it’s hard to think about cozy alpaca products when the summer sun is shining and the temperatures are warm. The last thing most of us want to think about right now is scarves, hats, wraps, and warm socks! But before you know it, fall will arrive, followed closely by winter—and you’ll be glad you planned ahead.

If you’ve had your eye on a luxurious alpaca fur hat, a beautiful alpaca wrap, warm insoles, or a pair of our customer-favorite alpaca socks, now is the perfect time to buy and save.

🎁 Thinking about holiday gifts for family and friends? This is a great opportunity to shop early, avoid the holiday rush, and take advantage of our summer sale pricing.

✨ Soft. Warm. Sustainable. Naturally alpaca.

📍 Find us at the Roycroft Arts & Antiques Show
📅 June 27–28

Come visit us, stock up for the cooler months ahead, and enjoy some of the best savings of the year on alpaca fiber products. Your future fall-and-winter self will thank you!

🦙 Shop with purpose. Every purchase helps support the animals and daily operations at Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm.

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06/10/2026

Best view in the world!