Aragon Alpacas

06/01/2026

A new addition inside WHC's Spinsters Studio has come full circle.

This rug was crafted in the 1950s by Thomas Kay’s widow using wool fabric produced right here at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill. Decades later, it has found its way back home to the mill where that wool was first made.

Want to experience a piece of that textile history for yourself? Join one of our spinning classes and learn the traditional skills that helped shape Oregon’s woolen industry. 🧶

05/30/2026

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!

05/26/2026

Friends on the farm.

05/26/2026

Vicuñas: A Symbol of the Andes
Elegant, wild, and incredibly resilient, the vicuña is one of Peru’s most iconic animals. Once pushed close to extinction, conservation efforts and local community involvement have helped protect the species. Quechua Benefit believes conservation works best when local people are empowered to protect the landscapes and wildlife that surround them.

05/25/2026

Although this doesn't suit our farm at this time, I found it interesting and wanted to pass it along:
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