Tower Ranch Alaska

Tower Ranch Alaska Tower Ranch Alaska started out a hobby and morphed in to a place where I could realize my lifelong dream of being a farmer. Chickens are sort of defenseless.

I know now why you never see farms with just one or two animals. They are addictive in ways city people can't even imagine. Chickens are just the gateway to the madness. Oh sure, it sounds innocent enough, just a couple hens, for some fresh eggs, next thing you know you have an incubator, a brooder and your coop is so crowded you find yourself selling gorgeous birds out of the back of your car. Ok

, so I was selling birds out of the back of my car at a swap meet at Animal Food Warehouse but still you get the picture. I started with just a couple birds and now I don't count them because then I'd have to admit I have too many. Every single one is happy and healthy and spoiled rotten. I do sell some eggs to help offset the feed bill but really they are just a hobby. Did I mention they have their own dogs? They can bite and scratch but compared to a fox or owl or even the neighbor's dog, they really don't stand a chance. So we got the dogs to protect the chickens, and they do an excellent job, no losses, awesome. But they were a little lonely, chickens aren't really warm and fuzzy. So we got the dogs some sheep. Actually we took two lambs as partial payment for a puppy so in essence the dogs got themselves some sheep. Yeah, that's the ticket! But sheep are flock animals, they need others of their kind to bond with, so I picked up a third just in case something happened to one of the first two. And then I picked up two more because they have different fleece from the first three and, well, I might want to spin some finer yarn someday, after I get a spinning wheel, and learn how to use it. Yep, I'm outta control, the inmates are running the asylum but so far no one has filed a formal complaint. My dear sweet husband just grins and accepts the inevitable (I really love that man) and encourages me to find ways to offset the cost of all this. And offset I shall!

I’m packed and ready! Shearing day 🎉 Get ready for all the fleece pics💜💜💜💜
05/12/2024

I’m packed and ready! Shearing day 🎉 Get ready for all the fleece pics💜💜💜💜

No lambs this year because I had surgery. This is the first time I’ve seen the sheep since about September. They are in ...
05/11/2024

No lambs this year because I had surgery. This is the first time I’ve seen the sheep since about September. They are in the barn to dry for shearing on Sunday. You can’t clip wet wool. Can’t wait to catch a ride to the barn Sunday and see how those fleeces look.

It’s National Sheep Day!! If you know me, you know I love my sheep. I love growing wool and I love creating all kinds c...
03/13/2024

It’s National Sheep Day!! If you know me, you know I love my sheep. I love growing wool and I love creating all kinds clothes, accessories, and household items with the wool that we grow.

If you eat, grow, or buy Alaska poultry please consider supporting a fantastic local business
02/15/2024

If you eat, grow, or buy Alaska poultry please consider supporting a fantastic local business

Hi I’m Angela, me and my veteran daughter started Chick-a-Palooza 5 years ago… Angela Walker needs your support for Chick-a-Palooza need to get a new location

Let the fun BEGIN!!!! Fiber arts retreat is my favorite time of year. 😍
10/20/2023

Let the fun BEGIN!!!! Fiber arts retreat is my favorite time of year. 😍

I got my project back from the fair. 💜
09/06/2023

I got my project back from the fair. 💜

06/26/2023

Had a small break between sessions so of course I popped over to the yarn store. So cute and lots of local or recycled yarns. Fantastic opportunity to support artists.

Local yarn shop specializing in local artisans hand dyed and hand-spun yarn.

05/29/2023

Caution: loud lambs ahead 😂. If you’re looking for wool genetics some of these lambs would be dynamite additions. Lots of soft color in this group. Message for more info.

It’s time to wean the lambs 😊 we have 8 up for discussion. Half are Corriedale cross the other half are Romney cross. Th...
05/27/2023

It’s time to wean the lambs 😊 we have 8 up for discussion. Half are Corriedale cross the other half are Romney cross. There are 5 ewe lambs and 3 ram lambs. A couple moms are up for discussion as well.

ETA New Photo - Jasper - at 60 days he’s nearly as tall as the adults ewes. This ram lamb has some dynamite genes. He is...
05/11/2023

ETA New Photo - Jasper - at 60 days he’s nearly as tall as the adults ewes. This ram lamb has some dynamite genes. He is a tall boy, well proportioned, and just look at that face. Corriedale X Romney. Both parents have prize winning fleeces, are easy keepers, and pass those traits along. Located in Palmer.

Chunky’s babies are so cute. 4 days old 😊
04/06/2023

Chunky’s babies are so cute. 4 days old 😊

The last lambs for 2023. Chunky had twins: Girl on the left, boy on the right.
04/03/2023

The last lambs for 2023. Chunky had twins: Girl on the left, boy on the right.

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4415 S Bodenburg Loop
Palmer, AK
99645

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