DMAR Update for Wk 6/16/08

Posted 19 June, 2008 in Alpaca Health, DMAR Store, Maremmas, Alpaca General | No comments

DMAR Update for Wk 6/16/08:

It is hot here. High 90’s and low 100’s all this week. I go out at noon everyday and hose down the legs and bellies of all the alpacas. Funny how I seem to get kisses from the ones who never kiss me when I spray them down. I’m sure it feels real good to them. Especially to the dams carrying fetus’ in their bellies.

I took Emma and Carina to the vet last Wednesday and they are both confirmed pregnant. Lock & Load is the herdsire we used for Carina and Apollo is the herdsire we used for Emma. This is the second confirmed pregnancy for Lock & Load and the first for Apollo. It is exciting to see these young herdsires producing their first crias. Unfortunately we have such a long time to wait to see the results. Nonetheless they are pregnant, so that is one milestone down.

Two major changes seem to be occupying my time these days. I have enrolled in a veterinarian assist course. I am trying to learn more about animals and the illnesses (causes and cures) they contract. I definitely do not like feeling helpless when my alpacas, dogs, or cats are not feeling well and my vet is unavailable, so I decided to do something about it. I have already finished lesson 6 and am anxiously waiting for my new material to arrive, so I can dive in again.  

The second change is I am working on doing a website face lift. I am redoing the main website and because their are so many pages it is quite time consuming. However, I look forward to publishing the finished content. That won’t be for a little while yet.

Other than that things are quite calm around here. The alpacas and maremmas seem to be coping with the weather with the daily hosing down (not the dogs they don’t like to be sprayed) and staying in the shade with the fans and/or the two evaporative coolers we have on. 

This weekend we will be at the Bisbee Farmer’s Mkt again at Vista Park in Warren. We are there every other Saturday and bring our products from our DMAR Store.

DMAR Update for Week 5/25/08

Posted 26 May, 2008 in Alpaca Sales, DMAR Store, Alpaca Shows, Alpaca General | No comments

DMAR Update for Week 5/25/08:

AOBA National Show in SLC, UT: I just got back from the national show last night. I left last Wednesday for a fun time networking, learning, and observing alpacas. To my disappointment I didn’t do as well on my fleeces as I thought I would, however on the upside I did take a seminar on how to do fleeces and plan to put my newly found knowledge to work and redo my fleeces to see if I can improve the overall scores. I had a great time and look forward to the next show.  Of course that won’t be until the end of September in New Mexico.

DMAR Nikoli and DMAR Antonio: Both of these juveniles are now fully weaned and beginning their halter training. Both boys are for sale and I will have a link to their information within the month.

Bisbee Farmer’s Market: Tom and I will be back at the farmer’s mkt. this weekend. We hope to see you there.  

DMAR Update for Week 3/31/08

Posted 2 April, 2008 in Alpaca Health, DMAR Store, Alpaca Articles, Maremmas, Alpaca General | No comments

DMAR Update for Week 3/31:

We are still anxiously awaiting the birth of DMAR Athena’s first cria. Today is day 352. Tom and I cannot sleep the entire night through as we wake up to check the camera to see if she is showing any signs of labor. We have the camera hooked up right to our bedroom television and we don’t shut it off. Very convenient on one hand and awfully annoying on the other. However, I want to be sure to catch the birthing especially if there are any complications. Don’t forget to watch the Live Cam at Home and you too may catch the birthing.

Last month Tom and I had to deal with an alpaca, DMAR Apollo, getting very sick. We were very nervous about his not eating, having severe diarrhea, and a temperature. Although he never went down we could tell that this young male was very ill and we immediately took action to take care of him. You can read about our ordeal at How We Got an Alpaca to Start Eating Again.

Gino, the maremma pup, is now 3 mths old. He is still available and for $750 he comes fully dewormed, second set of shots, and microchipped. Gino is growing nicely and is already following the rest of the adult dogs around barking and trying to keep up with the chase. Gino is not afraid of the alpacas and does not chase after them. He will occasionally walk up to them and sniff them out, but for the most part he leaves them alone.

The Arizona Fiber Co-op recently received back our products from the mill. Every year the co-op gathers donated fiber only from the Arizona Alpaca growers and sends it off to the mill to have yarn, sock, and other products made. This year DMAR store has had rose grey cable knitted dress socks and cream colored yarn skeins made. You can view and purchase these items now at DMAR Store. All payments are done through Pay Pal which is secure.

We now have gardeners coming by for our alpaca manure. We off the manure for free, so simply call us for a first time appt. We will show you where it is. After that you can stop by at your leisure to pick some up. We do have a shovel for you to use, but you need to bring your own bags or buckets.

DMAR 2008 Sales List and Breedings

Posted 4 January, 2008 in Alpaca Sales, DMAR Store | 2 comments

DMAR 2008 Sales List and Breedings has been updated. Please go to www.desertmtnalpacas.com/alpaca-sales.html to see the new sales listing featuring AOCR Michelle Rose.

To see the latest herdsires for breedings please go to www.desertmtnalpacas.com/services.html. We have added DMAR Apollo to the list, an Augusto grandson, who is the whole package.

Don’t forget to visit the DMAR online store at www.dmarstore.desertmtnalpacas.com. I am constantly adding more product.

Grand Opening - DMAR Online Store

Posted 11 December, 2007 in DMAR Store | No comments

Grand Opening - DMAR Online Store located at www.dmarstore.desertmtnalpacas.com.

After much hard work I am ready to open our online store. It took a while in the making, but I now have products available. This is an ongoing project in which I will be adding more items as quickly as I possible can.

We will also be sending out a free gift for the first 20 orders. Remember that you can select your shipping between UPS and USPS. Also, if you do not see a size or color you are needing, please inquire at sales@desertmtnalpacas for special ordering. It will take approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Happy Holidays! 

Update for Desert Mtn Alpaca Ranch

Posted 15 November, 2007 in DMAR Store, Maremmas, Alpaca General | No comments

Update for Desert Mtn Alpaca Ranch:

1. Maremmas - We have a new page up on our website dedicated to Maremmas (livestock guardian dogs). Please visit it at  http://www.desertmtnalpacas.com/maremmas-livestock-guardian-dogs.html . This Friday, Nov. 16th I will be taking Bianca to the vet for her pregnancy test. Although I am 95% sure already as I see signs of mammary growth and a change in temperment. I expect Bianca to whelp by the middle of December. Also, we would like to introduce you to Vinny (pictured above). Vinny is Santino’s full brother. We were so impressed with Santino that we needed to get another male from the same litter and we are thrilled with the new pup. Vinny is 4 mths old and already learning the ropes with the help of Santino and Bianca.

2. New Holiday Hours for the DMAR Store - We will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 1pm through 5pm until Christmas. Spend a relaxing, stressfree day at our ranch visiting the alpacas and doing your holiday shopping.

3. We are anxiously awaiting two new arrivals this weekend. We were so happy with our last purchase, AVR BY Golly Miss Molly, that we purchased her true black daughter, Emma. With Emma we purchased Shasta. Both are maidens just about ready to be bred. They will make a fine addition to our herd.

November is looking to be a great month. Be sure to come visit us. Don’t forget that we are having an after Thanksgiving weekend sale. Everything will be 10% off in the store. See you soon. 

DMAR Updates

Posted 23 August, 2007 in DMAR Store, Alpaca General | No comments

DMAR Updates:

- Sadly after I was so happy to find out that Bluehost was able to recover my directory that I accidentally deleted it appears that the ticket was not closed out correctly, therefore another bluehost operator did another recovery but from an earlier date. Hence why I am missing all entries in my blog from July and earlier this month. Oh well, I am grateful to not have lost everything.

- I have purchased an ecommerce software for my online store. I am busy working on it and find there is a bunch of stuff out there that I have no clue on how to make work. Therefore I am driving Tom (my husband) nuts trying to figure out how to get it up and going. The process is slower than I expected, but I’m moving along. My goal is to have my online store up and going before the end of the year. In all honesty I would like it up and going before October, but we will see. I must be glutant for punishment, but I prefer to do things myself.

- Birthing season for Desert Mtn Alpaca Ranch is approaching quickly. Michelle Rose is due at the end of September/beginning of October. We are super excited as this will be our own first Snowmass Incan Emperor cria. We can’t wait to see the results. Following Michelle will be AVR By Golly Miss Molly. Molly has only been with us since July, but she has made herself quite at home. We have a break after Molly until December. Things I can cross off my birthing list is an oxygen tank (always good to have on hand in case you have a premature cria or even a sick alpaca) and Dr. Pollard’s lactation herbs. Tom will be picking up from Dr. Nancy’s office Oxytocin, Magnalax, Naxel, and zinc oxide (pink stuff). All of these medicines should be onhand for birthing season. This weekend I will be giving Michelle her 2cc of CDT so she can pass on the antibodies to the cria.

-National Alpaca Farm Day will be held at Desert Mtn Alpaca Ranch on 9/29 from 10 am til 4 pm. This will be the first national, annual promotion held by alpaca ranchers. Come on out and learn about alpacas and what is made from their luxurious fiber.

- Bisbee Fiber Festival will be held at Vista Park in Warren on Saturday, October 6th from 8am until noon. We will have Diego and Electra there to greet visitors. We will also have plenty of alpaca products for sale. It’s never too soon to start your holiday shopping! Don’t forget about your family in the northern states. Alpaca is extremely warm, but not heavy to wear. It would make the perfect gift. Plenty to choose from: sweater, ponchos, coats, etc..

- Fiber Artist Studio Tour will be held at the YMCA in Bisbee on Howell Rd on Oct. 6th and 7th from 10am until 4pm each day. DMAR will have a booth set up at the YMCA as well. There will be plenty to do in Bisbee this weekend as the mineral show, fiber artist studio tour, and the wine festival will all be going on at the same time.

- Patagonia Fall Festival will be held in Patagonia on October 13th and 14th from 8am until 5pm. Over 10,000 people visit this festival yearly. Don’t be left out. Alpacas will be there as well the DMAR store. I am busy bringing in all new inventory to be sure you leave satisfied with the products you need.

Well that is it for the moment. Plenty of things to do and I am always working. Please feel free to contact us at info@desertmtnalpacas.com or 520-378-3263 if you have any questions.  

Alpaca Fiber for Sale at Bisbee Farmers Market

Posted 28 June, 2007 in DMAR Store | No comments

Saturday, June 30th we will have alpaca fiber for sale at the Bisbee Farmers Market. Included will be washed royal baby, baby, superfine alpaca, and coarse alpaca. Prices will range between $.50 and $3.50 per ounce. DMAR Store will also have home spun sport weight yarn as well as mill manufactured yarn. We will even have custom made 100% alpaca knitted slippers for sale.

We hope to see you there! 

DMAR Store - After Thanksgiving Sale

Posted 22 November, 2006 in DMAR Store | No comments

Stop by this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday for our after Thanksgiving sale. Entire store will be discounted 10%! Alpaca products make wonderful gifts. We have ponchos, coats, sweaters, accessories, toys, and more. No sense in standing on long lines at the mall. You can shop in a relaxed atmosphere and learn more about alpacas.

DMAR Store hours will be from 1 pm to 5 pm this weekend. We hope to see you there!

Ranch Store is Open

Posted 28 October, 2006 in DMAR Store | 2 comments

DMAR Ranch Store is now open. Address is 7107 S. Nucci Lane in Hereford. We are conveniently located right outside of Sierra Vista. Take Hwy 92 to Hereford Rd. Go down 5 miles and make a left on S. Nucci Lane. The ranch is the first building on the right.

DMAR Ranch Store offers all alpaca products. We have coats, ponchos, sweaters, toys, and accessories. No need to fight the lines at the mall for Christmas shopping. Simply come on over and bring the kids. They will love to see and learn about the alpacas while you shop.

DMAR Ranch Store will be open on Saturdays from 1pm - 5pm. After Thanksgiving we will be open both Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm - 5 pm.

We hope to see you soon.