Our two alpacas, Sabino and Faron, were sheared on Tuesday, June 10. I took before and after photos. I find the contrast astounding every time.
Sabino before shearing
Faron before shearing
Sabino is a Suri alpaca, with a fleece that forms long locks that hang down. Faron is the more common Huacaya alpaca. The wooly-bear look of his fleece is due to a crimp in the fiber. Both fleeces are soft and luxurious. Sabino and Faron are about 2 1/2 years old, and have been together for most of their lives. Behind Faron you can see one of our Barred Rock chickens.
Shorn Alpacas
Underneath all that fleece, the alpacas are solid lean muscle and bone, fundamentally built as graceful running machines. A bit shy, but curious and willing to be friendly with people holding food, the apacas are a big favorite at the farm.
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