It is spring at Hickory Ridge Farms. Everyone is enjoying lush green pastures.
Granddaughters, Grace and Trinity, pick some grass to feed the maidens.
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2013 Report Card
| Name |
Year Born |
Micron |
| Cloud |
2010 |
13.6 |
| Claret |
2010 |
13.9 |
| Adaline |
2011 |
14.0 |
| Ethos |
2009 |
14.1 |
| Star |
2010 |
14.2 |
| Orbit |
2011 |
14.3 |
| Lacy |
2012 |
14.3 |
| Praline |
2012 |
14.5 |
| Summit |
2011 |
14.5 |
| Frost |
2011 |
14.7 |
| Jasper |
2010 |
14.8 |
| Vulcan |
2009 |
15.0 |
| Lazer |
2011 |
15.1 |
| Flare |
2011 |
15.1 |
| Lily |
2011 |
15.2 |
| Esther |
2012 |
15.2 |
| Alpine |
2012 |
15.2 |
| Sequoia |
2012 |
15.3 |
| Klondike |
2011 |
15.3 |
| Cajun |
2012 |
15.4 |
| Athena |
2002 |
15.4 |
| Copper |
2010 |
15.5 |
| Mercy |
2011 |
15.5 |
| Cumin |
2012 |
15.6 |
| Cori |
2011 |
15.6 |
| Alexander |
2009 |
15.6 |
| Acadia |
2012 |
15.7 |
| Promise |
2010 |
15.7 |
| Thunder |
2011 |
15.7 |
| August |
2011 |
15.7 |
| Osage |
2012 |
15.8 |
| Olivia |
2008 |
15.8 |
| Melody |
2010 |
15.8 |
| Blaze |
2009 |
15.8 |
| Victory |
2010 |
15.8 |
| Ariel |
2009 |
15.9 |
| Lasso |
2012 |
15.9 |
| Freedom |
2010 |
15.9 |
| Harvest |
2012 |
15.9 |
The thiry-nine paco-vicuñas listed above have a 15.9 micron and under.
Twenty of our pacos were in the 16 micron range and nineteen were in the 17 micron range.
That is seventy-eight of our paco-vicuñas with a micron under 18!
We are pleased!!!
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The Paco-Vicuña Association is sponsoring a Handmade Finished Item Contest at the Estes Park Wool Market June 7-9, 2013. Below are the details:
1. All items must be made from 100% paco-vicuña fiber.
2. There will be two categories – hand spun yarn and mill spun yarn.
3. Ribbons will be awarded for the first three places in each category.
4. Prize money will also be awarded for the first ($40) and second ($20) places in each category.
5. Entries must be received at the Paco-Vicuna tent by 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8th.
6. Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m.
For more information or to receive an entry form prior to the Wool Market please contact Gloria Smith at gloriasmith55@gmail.com
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Hi, my name is Cascade.
I am the first cria to be born at Hickory Ridge Farms this year.
I sure will be glad when I have someone to play with!
Go to the Photo Gallery to see me and by new buddies (when they get here).
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We have been very busy this fall breeding for next year's crias.
There is always much discussion as we decide on breeding match ups.
We have used nine sires this year and expect about 30 crias next year.
In our photo gallery under breeding females you can see which
females are due to have crias in 2013.
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Hickory Ridge Farms had a great time at
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival
in Rhinebeck, New York
on October 20-21, 2012
We met many new friends as they stopped by
and were introduced to our paco-vicuñas.
We thank you for our very warm welcome!
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We have received our yarn and roving back from the mill!
I am busy getting the yarn skeined and the roving packaged.
Check our Fiber Sales for updates or contact me if you are looking for something specific.
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