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Dutch Hollow Acres

  (Avon, New York)
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Educational Alpaca Adoption - Class Room Pet

Welcome back to school! What a great time to adopt one of our alpacas and get to know them personally throughout the school year! Get to learn more about these fuzzy wide eyed creatures and what makes them such a special livestock here in the US.

What you get when adopting one of our alpacas.

• Certificate of adoption, photo and bio about your alpaca

• Monthly alpaca newsletter. Learn about alpacas and their history, what they are used for and most importantly what your adoptive alpaca has been up to.

• Health records. It’s very important for alpacas to stay healthy so they produce the best quality fiber. Each month in the news letter you will receive health information about your alpaca like weight, temperature, fiber growth, nail trimmings, teeth filings, and any boo boos or mishaps they might have had.

• Hold a fiber weight contest! Alpacas are sheared once a year in the spring. Can you guess how much fiber your alpaca will produce? You will receive a sample of your alpaca’s fiber from the shearing.

• Cria naming: A baby alpaca is called a cria. Some of our alpacas are pregnant and should one give birth during the school year your class will have the opportunity to submit names and vote on the name of the cria! (some naming guidelines apply).

Like with any livestock alpacas are a business and may potentially be sold at some point through the school year. If this should happen notification prior to the sale will be given and a different alpaca from our herd can be selected to take its place.

What does the $75 adoption fee go towards?

• Feed/Hay/Minerals
• Veterinary fees
• Fencing and other barn maintenance
• Shearing fees
• Fiber processing fees
• Shipping/handling

Want to learn more and see photos and bio of our alpaca up for adoption visit Dutch Hollow Acres
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Amigurumi Dog & Cat Toys

I was inspired by Alpaca Farm Girl’s Amigurumi Fiber Arts Friday and had to try it out for myself.  I have a short attention span so I ended up making small things for my cats and dogs to play with.  

Cat toys are stuffed with a bell, catnip and some alpaca as filler.
Dog toys are stuffed with alpaca of course and a squeaker.

CLICK HERE: for photos of all of our little friends

 

 
 

Custom Dog Collars and Leashes

Dutch Hollow Acres is now able to offer custom dog collars and leashes made from alpaca fiber.

Alpaca yarn is twisted into different thicknesses of cord and braided into attractive collars and leashes for you!

Your dog will love the soft feel of alpaca oh their collar and you will enjoy the exquisite texture of alpaca in your hands using one of our leashes.

Each collar and leash is made specifically to your specifications and it does take a while to process each one. Please allow 7-10 days from the time of purchase until they are at your door.

Colors – Mix and match:
Grey, Brown, Blue, Red

Collars (brass hardware):
Under 20 inches: $20
Over 20 inches: $25

Leashes 6 feet w/brass hardware:
Bolt or Scissor snap
With or without hand loop

Email Dutch Hollow for more information:

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