How do you clean raw alpaca wool without accidentally felting it?
Q. I got a bag of alpaca wool from a friend, fresh from the farm, that I plan to felt. It hasn't been cleaned though, and I'm concerned about it felting while I clean it. How should I clean it?
Asked by you wish k - Tue Jun 9 22:03:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here you go..
Answered by dipper - Tue Jun 9 22:36:36 2009
Q. I got a bag of alpaca wool from a friend, fresh from the farm, that I plan to felt. It hasn't been cleaned though, and I'm concerned about it felting while I clean it. How should I clean it?
Asked by you wish k - Tue Jun 9 22:03:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here you go..
Answered by dipper - Tue Jun 9 22:36:36 2009
What is the difference between a Llama and an Alpaca?
Q. I love Llama's i think there great, but then that mastercard advert came on the tele, n the alpaca's look like llama's but there not. So i was wondering whats the difference between them?
Asked by ~*Milky Way*~ - Thu Dec 21 09:54:46 2006 - - 14 Answers - 2 Comments
A. An Alpaca is a small Llama. during my work experience at a large animal vet's practice, I held on round an Alpaca's neck whilst the vet cut histoenails. They are very cute but do have a tendency to spit when annoyed.
Answered by Fluorescent - Thu Dec 21 09:58:27 2006
Q. I love Llama's i think there great, but then that mastercard advert came on the tele, n the alpaca's look like llama's but there not. So i was wondering whats the difference between them?
Asked by ~*Milky Way*~ - Thu Dec 21 09:54:46 2006 - - 14 Answers - 2 Comments
A. An Alpaca is a small Llama. during my work experience at a large animal vet's practice, I held on round an Alpaca's neck whilst the vet cut histoenails. They are very cute but do have a tendency to spit when annoyed.
Answered by Fluorescent - Thu Dec 21 09:58:27 2006
How do i wash a lightweight sweater made of pima cotton and baby alpaca?
Q. How do i wash a lightweight sweater made of pima cotton and baby alpaca? its a very sheer, lightweight sweater... i think its 90% pima cotton and 10% baby alpaca. i was thinking of carefully handwashing with baby shampoo and cold water.
Asked by strawberryblond - Tue Mar 20 10:18:20 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ... First, turn sweater inside-out. If you cannot find any tags or labels with cleaning instructions, I'd use baby shampoo or "Woolite" (soap made for delicate fabrics), then dry flat on a towel, switching it over occasionally until dry. Good luck! :) ...
Answered by CynAnne - Tue Mar 20 10:54:56 2007
Q. How do i wash a lightweight sweater made of pima cotton and baby alpaca? its a very sheer, lightweight sweater... i think its 90% pima cotton and 10% baby alpaca. i was thinking of carefully handwashing with baby shampoo and cold water.
Asked by strawberryblond - Tue Mar 20 10:18:20 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ... First, turn sweater inside-out. If you cannot find any tags or labels with cleaning instructions, I'd use baby shampoo or "Woolite" (soap made for delicate fabrics), then dry flat on a towel, switching it over occasionally until dry. Good luck! :) ...
Answered by CynAnne - Tue Mar 20 10:54:56 2007
How do I wash my 100% alpaca sweater?
Q. I recently lost some weight but have a nice alpaca sweater that I love. I was hoping to shrink it some...does anyone have any tips? it says do not dry clean on it...can I still take it to the dry cleaners?
Asked by JorynLeigh - Thu Nov 8 22:27:16 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. dry clean it
Answered by youve reached tracey - Thu Nov 8 22:29:35 2007
Q. I recently lost some weight but have a nice alpaca sweater that I love. I was hoping to shrink it some...does anyone have any tips? it says do not dry clean on it...can I still take it to the dry cleaners?
Asked by JorynLeigh - Thu Nov 8 22:27:16 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. dry clean it
Answered by youve reached tracey - Thu Nov 8 22:29:35 2007
Where can I find the cheapest Alpaca blankets?
Q. I've heard that Alpaca blankets are the warmest around (if anyone has other opinions, I'd love to hear them), but I've noticed they are insanely expensive. So my question is simple: Where are the cheapest ones I can find? I'm looking for 100% Alpaca, or as close as to as possible. I don't want 50% blends.
Asked by jortgonfreit - Fri Dec 26 03:13:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i have alpaca and yes they are one of the most soft animals in the world they also are VERY expensive so your not gonna get it cheap 1 option is to look online for 1 here is a link that could help: another way is to look around online and find a local alpaca farm they mostly have shops and if they don't its still worth it because the alpaca are SO cute and soft my farm is new so we don't sell stuff yet a tip about visiting an alpaca farm is make sure they you are coming so that is critical because they are not like a shop in town the shop is mostly in there house
Answered by isaacx3 - Sun Dec 28 16:25:03 2008
Q. I've heard that Alpaca blankets are the warmest around (if anyone has other opinions, I'd love to hear them), but I've noticed they are insanely expensive. So my question is simple: Where are the cheapest ones I can find? I'm looking for 100% Alpaca, or as close as to as possible. I don't want 50% blends.
Asked by jortgonfreit - Fri Dec 26 03:13:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i have alpaca and yes they are one of the most soft animals in the world they also are VERY expensive so your not gonna get it cheap 1 option is to look online for 1 here is a link that could help: another way is to look around online and find a local alpaca farm they mostly have shops and if they don't its still worth it because the alpaca are SO cute and soft my farm is new so we don't sell stuff yet a tip about visiting an alpaca farm is make sure they you are coming so that is critical because they are not like a shop in town the shop is mostly in there house
Answered by isaacx3 - Sun Dec 28 16:25:03 2008
what is the correct way of holding the lead when alpaca training and showing?
Q. You use a halter and lead in training an alpaca, I need to know the correct way to hold the lead when showing the animal.
Asked by cswood2468@sbcglobal.net - Mon Oct 16 21:07:26 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. THis site has infomation on the halter and lead training This site is a forum where alpaca owners can respond Also a forum with mulitable topic to read before you join the discussion
Answered by Wicked - Wed Oct 18 10:46:54 2006
Q. You use a halter and lead in training an alpaca, I need to know the correct way to hold the lead when showing the animal.
Asked by cswood2468@sbcglobal.net - Mon Oct 16 21:07:26 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. THis site has infomation on the halter and lead training This site is a forum where alpaca owners can respond Also a forum with mulitable topic to read before you join the discussion
Answered by Wicked - Wed Oct 18 10:46:54 2006
Does anyone know how to cook Alpaca shoulder steaks?
Q. My neighbor gave them to me, how do I cook them and what do they taste like?
Asked by matissebradford - Tue Sep 11 16:34:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cook them like you cook steak, marinade first.
Answered by beebee - Tue Sep 11 16:37:00 2007
Q. My neighbor gave them to me, how do I cook them and what do they taste like?
Asked by matissebradford - Tue Sep 11 16:34:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cook them like you cook steak, marinade first.
Answered by beebee - Tue Sep 11 16:37:00 2007
How should I shrink this sweater? 50% Acrylic 25% Alpaca 25% Wool?
Q. Hi everyone, I found some other answers on how to shrink wool and cotton sweaters; most said to wash in warm water and agitate. I'm wondering if that process would work for a sweater that's 50% Acrylic, 25% Alpaca, and 25% Wool. It's a good sweater but it's really baggy. What should I do? Thanks in advance! I'd like it not to felt if at all possible. also, how will the acrylic content of the blend affect any attempt to shrink?
Asked by mdage - Wed Feb 6 16:35:24 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just put it in hot water and wash. It will definitely shrink
Answered by saaanen - Wed Feb 6 16:39:35 2008
Q. Hi everyone, I found some other answers on how to shrink wool and cotton sweaters; most said to wash in warm water and agitate. I'm wondering if that process would work for a sweater that's 50% Acrylic, 25% Alpaca, and 25% Wool. It's a good sweater but it's really baggy. What should I do? Thanks in advance! I'd like it not to felt if at all possible. also, how will the acrylic content of the blend affect any attempt to shrink?
Asked by mdage - Wed Feb 6 16:35:24 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just put it in hot water and wash. It will definitely shrink
Answered by saaanen - Wed Feb 6 16:39:35 2008
Dog diarrea on the alpaca fur rug, dried on, how can I clean that?
Q. I just had it cleaned for $77.00 and the pet door stuck shut, so, I woke up Christmas morning to a mess all over this rug and the room it was in. I put baby powder on it and hung it outside. I am going to try to brush it out like I would on my dog, but was thinking of running water on that spot. However I just read that I should not get the leather wet. Any suggestions??
Asked by pawpawtucker - Thu Jan 31 08:37:39 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Goop waterless hand cleaner,You just put it on rub it in and let it sit for a few min, rub with a clean towel, you may need to get a new towel when that one gets yucky . The goop is .98 cents at Wal-Mart
Answered by tater - Thu Jan 31 09:09:24 2008
Q. I just had it cleaned for $77.00 and the pet door stuck shut, so, I woke up Christmas morning to a mess all over this rug and the room it was in. I put baby powder on it and hung it outside. I am going to try to brush it out like I would on my dog, but was thinking of running water on that spot. However I just read that I should not get the leather wet. Any suggestions??
Asked by pawpawtucker - Thu Jan 31 08:37:39 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Goop waterless hand cleaner,You just put it on rub it in and let it sit for a few min, rub with a clean towel, you may need to get a new towel when that one gets yucky . The goop is .98 cents at Wal-Mart
Answered by tater - Thu Jan 31 09:09:24 2008
Is it possible to train an alpaca for battle?
Q. I need to borrow one and somehow have it grow a distaste for one specific person. Like, train it to spit into the person's eye or something. Is it possible? And yes, I'm serious. no, just to like, spit on this one girl. [: No harm done to the alpaca itself.
Asked by Julieeeee - Tue Mar 31 15:37:35 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. WTH! I don't think I understand. I sure as heck hope you don't mean something that could injure the animal. Will the other person also have an alpaca? Will they be fighting with biting and kicking? Because alpaca's are strong and a bite or kick is very dangerous. As far as spitting, alpacas do this if they are mistreated, annoyed, provoked, or as an act of aggression. I've heard that they rarely spit at humans. It is a dominant/aggressive act between other alpacas. So it would be rude and selfish of you to mistreat or annoy one just for, what?, a show or a real fight (which is illegal). Besides, what kind of an idiot would lend you their alpaca?
Answered by emeralddragon - Tue Mar 31 16:08:58 2009
Q. I need to borrow one and somehow have it grow a distaste for one specific person. Like, train it to spit into the person's eye or something. Is it possible? And yes, I'm serious. no, just to like, spit on this one girl. [: No harm done to the alpaca itself.
Asked by Julieeeee - Tue Mar 31 15:37:35 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. WTH! I don't think I understand. I sure as heck hope you don't mean something that could injure the animal. Will the other person also have an alpaca? Will they be fighting with biting and kicking? Because alpaca's are strong and a bite or kick is very dangerous. As far as spitting, alpacas do this if they are mistreated, annoyed, provoked, or as an act of aggression. I've heard that they rarely spit at humans. It is a dominant/aggressive act between other alpacas. So it would be rude and selfish of you to mistreat or annoy one just for, what?, a show or a real fight (which is illegal). Besides, what kind of an idiot would lend you their alpaca?
Answered by emeralddragon - Tue Mar 31 16:08:58 2009
What do I do if my alpaca is not growing?
Q. I have three alpacas that are at least three months old. One of them is really a lot smaller than the others. He does eat on his own and we supplement with hand feeding. Any ideas of what we can do to help this little guy grow and be healthy?
Asked by azlawson1975 - Sun Mar 29 11:07:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should try to get a fecal sample to your veterinarian for testing. Alpacas can have parasites that slow their growth rates. They can also have many other problems as well. I would find a veterinarian that treats alpacas and get to know them well.
Answered by AnimalDoctor2009 - Sun Mar 29 11:14:04 2009
Q. I have three alpacas that are at least three months old. One of them is really a lot smaller than the others. He does eat on his own and we supplement with hand feeding. Any ideas of what we can do to help this little guy grow and be healthy?
Asked by azlawson1975 - Sun Mar 29 11:07:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should try to get a fecal sample to your veterinarian for testing. Alpacas can have parasites that slow their growth rates. They can also have many other problems as well. I would find a veterinarian that treats alpacas and get to know them well.
Answered by AnimalDoctor2009 - Sun Mar 29 11:14:04 2009
How do you take care of either a lamb or a alpaca?
Q. i need to know there habitat and what they eat and how many acres do you need to own to own one and how many do you need to have to make them feel good
Asked by Oreo - Mon Jun 9 23:20:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well, i have lived on a sheep farm my whole life,, and all i know is u need to have water, pasture, barn or shelter, access to buying hay for in winter or making ur own, and they need grain. You have to know how to feed them cause grain will kill them if they get to much, so yes u need to learn alot on how to feed them. About how many u need to make them feel comfortable, i dont know but everything loves company i would guess, some people have a couple to use as lawn mowers,, it all depends,,wish u luck
Answered by dinglesheep - Mon Jun 9 23:37:57 2008
Q. i need to know there habitat and what they eat and how many acres do you need to own to own one and how many do you need to have to make them feel good
Asked by Oreo - Mon Jun 9 23:20:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well, i have lived on a sheep farm my whole life,, and all i know is u need to have water, pasture, barn or shelter, access to buying hay for in winter or making ur own, and they need grain. You have to know how to feed them cause grain will kill them if they get to much, so yes u need to learn alot on how to feed them. About how many u need to make them feel comfortable, i dont know but everything loves company i would guess, some people have a couple to use as lawn mowers,, it all depends,,wish u luck
Answered by dinglesheep - Mon Jun 9 23:37:57 2008
Cute costume ideas for me and my alpaca?
Q. I'm involved in alpaca shows and I'm going to try the costume class for the first time. In it you are judged on how well your alpaca trust you by seeing how easily you can put the costume on them and on the costumes you and your alpaca are in. I only need help with what our costumes should be I want to things that go together like Batman and Robbin.
Asked by JaneAustenFan - Sat May 2 13:01:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I'm involved in alpaca shows and I'm going to try the costume class for the first time. In it you are judged on how well your alpaca trust you by seeing how easily you can put the costume on them and on the costumes you and your alpaca are in. I only need help with what our costumes should be I want to things that go together like Batman and Robbin.
Asked by JaneAustenFan - Sat May 2 13:01:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Which is better for a vegetable garden, alpaca or cow manure compost?
Q. Which is better for a vegetable garden, alpaca or cow manure compost?
Asked by skahhh - Sun Jul 27 21:17:55 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bar none the best is sheep manure or what my great grand pappy would call sheep sh_t.
Answered by KatyBell - Sun Jul 27 21:28:35 2008
Q. Which is better for a vegetable garden, alpaca or cow manure compost?
Asked by skahhh - Sun Jul 27 21:17:55 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bar none the best is sheep manure or what my great grand pappy would call sheep sh_t.
Answered by KatyBell - Sun Jul 27 21:28:35 2008
What should I name my new Alpaca?
Q. She is white, very beautiful, she's come from rescue and she is just a little bit of a thing! Any really good names you can think of?
Asked by Maggie B - Mon Apr 23 17:04:17 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tinkerbell
Answered by just me - Mon Apr 23 17:47:05 2007
Q. She is white, very beautiful, she's come from rescue and she is just a little bit of a thing! Any really good names you can think of?
Asked by Maggie B - Mon Apr 23 17:04:17 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tinkerbell
Answered by just me - Mon Apr 23 17:47:05 2007
I have a 4x6 foot tapestry and want to hang it up. How do I keep it in good shape? It is made of Alpaca wool.
Q. My tapestry comes from the workshop of Maximo Laura, from Peru. It is woven and variably stitched. I am concerned that when I hang it up on a dowel it may not keep its shape. Is there a backing I can use? Are there people who are professionals in this?
Asked by Hannae - Mon Jun 5 22:09:19 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know myself, but here are some links that seem to have good tips:
Answered by blueowlboy - Mon Jun 5 22:14:49 2006
Q. My tapestry comes from the workshop of Maximo Laura, from Peru. It is woven and variably stitched. I am concerned that when I hang it up on a dowel it may not keep its shape. Is there a backing I can use? Are there people who are professionals in this?
Asked by Hannae - Mon Jun 5 22:09:19 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know myself, but here are some links that seem to have good tips:
Answered by blueowlboy - Mon Jun 5 22:14:49 2006
Is it true in the 20th century people in the Andes once feared a lycanthropic alpaca?
Q. killing people that eventually ended up being serial killer Pedro Lopez? I heard they were making this story into a film where Paul Reubens was a attacked by him and later brought the curse to the US. I meant starring Paul Reubens. He wasn't really attacked by a werellama My brother who works at the casting agent saiud it is called Supays or something like that. Named after some Incan demon god.
Asked by mc hammertoes - Sun Apr 13 22:53:00 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. what would they do, nuzzle you to death
Answered by ioerr - Sun Apr 13 23:08:51 2008
Q. killing people that eventually ended up being serial killer Pedro Lopez? I heard they were making this story into a film where Paul Reubens was a attacked by him and later brought the curse to the US. I meant starring Paul Reubens. He wasn't really attacked by a werellama My brother who works at the casting agent saiud it is called Supays or something like that. Named after some Incan demon god.
Asked by mc hammertoes - Sun Apr 13 22:53:00 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. what would they do, nuzzle you to death
Answered by ioerr - Sun Apr 13 23:08:51 2008
Should I wash my alpaca cap separately?
Q. what means dry cleaned? ok, i know what means, i looked on wikipedia
Asked by Lobosito marino - Sat Nov 22 23:51:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would have it dry cleaned. If you wash it, it will ruin it.
Answered by rmbrruffian - Sun Nov 23 00:42:51 2008
Q. what means dry cleaned? ok, i know what means, i looked on wikipedia
Asked by Lobosito marino - Sat Nov 22 23:51:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would have it dry cleaned. If you wash it, it will ruin it.
Answered by rmbrruffian - Sun Nov 23 00:42:51 2008
I reside on 6 acres of land and my home. I want to start an Alpaca farm. What steps do I need to take?
Q. I reside on 6 acres of land and my home. I want to start an Alpaca farm. What steps do I need to take?
Asked by mediwomyn - Thu Apr 12 21:59:51 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I hope you're doing it for a tax writeoff - to take losses off of ordinary income. Join the yahoo groups - there are a bunch on alpaca farming, and you will get everything that you need off of those websites.
Answered by girlwhoknowsitstrue - Thu Apr 12 22:02:35 2007
Q. I reside on 6 acres of land and my home. I want to start an Alpaca farm. What steps do I need to take?
Asked by mediwomyn - Thu Apr 12 21:59:51 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I hope you're doing it for a tax writeoff - to take losses off of ordinary income. Join the yahoo groups - there are a bunch on alpaca farming, and you will get everything that you need off of those websites.
Answered by girlwhoknowsitstrue - Thu Apr 12 22:02:35 2007
Where can I find information on what it takes to become an alpaca farmer?
Q. Where can I find information on what it takes to become an alpaca farmer?
Asked by jdnmsedsacrasac1 - Sun Jul 2 19:45:51 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. here is a link to some information
Answered by nastaany1 - Sun Jul 2 19:48:02 2006
Q. Where can I find information on what it takes to become an alpaca farmer?
Asked by jdnmsedsacrasac1 - Sun Jul 2 19:45:51 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. here is a link to some information
Answered by nastaany1 - Sun Jul 2 19:48:02 2006
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