Hanford Mills Historic Museum by
Situated in the northern Catskills,
Hanford Mills Museum is a working saw and grist mill powered by a Fitz overshot waterwheel. The Museum also features tours of the John Hanford Farmstead and a gasoline powered engine and dynamo. Explore the mill at your leisure or take a guided tour. Walk our nature trail, and view changing exhibits of local and regional history in our exhibit gallery.
HaSu Gets New Shearing Tools by Hazen Reed and Susan Muther
HaSu Ranch and its sister company, Breedworks have joined with Mike Safley to create a tool to provide cutting-edge science to the alpaca industry which will allow breeders of all sizes to track the ability of individual sires to transfer specific desired fiber traits to their off-spring. This tool is an easy-to use fiber collection system that can be found on the Ideal Alpaca Community's website and uses the laboratories of Yocom-McColl to study fiber samples and produce detailed histograms. Yocom-McColl can then study the collected data and with the aid of experts at Virginia Tech create a data base that will allow this industry to more successfully breed to a higher quality fiber...
HaSu Arrives by
HaSu Training by
Long before you make your reservations and pay your show fees and long before you pack the trailer you must begin to prepare your alpacas for their trip to an alpaca show. In fact, aside from ensuring a safe birth and a clean bill of health, it is one of the first things you will do for your alpaca. Training an alpaca begins at a very early age but by preparing your alpaca to be comfortable being handled and led you are doing one of the kindest things you can do for your alpaca...
Hug Time by
HaSu's Banner Year by
'05 was a Banner year for HaSu with multi Championships in NY and OH. Ashokan and Bruxo's Tatanka won Grand Champion under 2 of the most respected judges. Both males were chosen Champions by Amanda VandenBosch at NY's EAE. And Tatanka doubled up on his banners by winning Champion under Jude Anderson at Ohio AlpacaFest.
HaSu has Twins (Human) Again! by
Some people have already met our two scrumptious boys. But for those who haven't had the pleasure, we'd like to introduce our darlings, Risdon and Tabor born August 29th, 2006. They arrived 4 weeks early and spent a few weeks in the neonatal ICU. But you would never know they had a rough start when you see them now, all plump and round. They are the lights of their mommy and daddy's lives.
HaSu's Stellar Show Results by
'07 took HaSu into the spotlight, bringing home many top awards from level V shows, under the most respected judges. Among our banner winners was HaSu Memiki, adding 1st & Res. Champ to her many awards. HaSu's other top winners included females, Qorianka, White Champ, Mitexi, Light Res.Champ, and HaSu Kanawha Dark Champ.
HaSu's Season Starts With a Splash of Blues & Purples by
With breeding season underway in concert with show season, we'd like to announce the stellar results at HaSu's first show of the season as a testament to the potency of our herdsires. At the '09 North American Alpaca Show our herdsires and their progeny made their triumphant way into the winner's circle.
HaSu Web Site Wins Design Award by
HaSu Ranch Alpacas' web site, www.hasu.biz, was named for an International Creativity Award of Excellence. Since 1971, The Creativity Annual has been a showcase for outstanding work in advertising and graphic design.
HaSu's sister company, Breedworks, designed the site. They are also proud to announce that designs for many other BreedWorks clients recieved awards as well.
HaSu makes donation by
HaSu Ranch Alpacas is proud to be included as a 2005 Platinum donor to the Quechua Benefit. Along with sister company, BreedWorks, HaSu Ranch Alpacas donated time and services to create the marketing and promotion of the charity.
HaSu has Twins! by
The week of September 5th was very hectic for HaSu. We had 6 births on 5 different days- 4 expected and 2 complete surprises. The 1st surprise arrived Monday, when a cria arrived 45 days early. Wednesday our 2nd surpise arrived when our girl Shasta, had first a brown girl, and then to our amazement, a white boy.
HaSu's Show String Meets Milford School by
Hiding by
HaSu's New Accoyo Suri Herdsire by
HaSu Ranch is thrilled to announce a new
addition to their suri herdsire offering, NGG Accoyo Tiago Primo. It is with
careful, thorough research that we chose this particular suri male. Successful
herdsire selection is the cornerstone for a successful breeding program. The
selection of a herdsire is without a doubt the most important factor in
determining the future quality of a herd. This is true whether you breed
huacayas or suris, but in the case of suri programs, herdsire selection has an
added element of complexity.
Hay Bales by
Alpacas survive well on different kinds of low protein hay or pasture grass, providing
it has a balanced mineral content. It is generally accepted that hay that is 10-12 % protein is adequate for maintaining a healthy herd, with the caveat that their mineral and vitamin requirements are met.
Hay Feeder by
Almost any 12-18 inch tall by 4-8 foot long box would work for use as a hay feeder. The most important thing about selecting your hay feeder is that it should keep the hay off the ground, but low enough that even the smaller alpacas have access to the hay. We use this10ft Bunk feeder from Tractor Supply.
heated bucket by
If you live in a region that has freezing temperature, you will need a way to heat the alpacas drinking water. Heated water buckets are a convenient and relatively inexpensive way to do this.
Herding Wands by
Wands are an essential tool in herding or sorting one or more alpacas from the herd. They act as an extension of your arm and allow you to take advantage of the alpacas' natural behavior to communicate your desires.
Historic Cooperstown by
Historic Delaware - Ulster Rail Road by
The Delaware and Ulster Rail Ride, located on Route 28 in Arkville, New York in the heart of beautiful Delaware County is an excursion train that combines rail ride nostalgia with scenic rides through New York's legendary Catskill Mountains.
Holiday Inn by
The Holiday Inn of Oneonta is located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Your kids can stay & eat for free! Abby's garden restaurant serves up sturdy American fare all day long. We are just 30 minutes from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in historic Cooperstown and 5 minutes from the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
How to Select Winners by Mike Safley
There are some traits that are common denominators among prize winning alpacas. They include: 1) size - larger alpacas tend to win; 2) bite - a bad bite often eliminates an alpaca from competition for first or second place; 3) in huacayas crimp wins; 4) in suris luster wins; 5) density often becomes a determining factor amongst similar alpacas; 6) fineness is good, but absolute superiority in fineness is rarely the determining factor in ribbon placement...
Howe Caverns by
Hypothermia; Are You Ready for the Winter by David E. Anderson, DVM, MS Diplomate ACVS Associat
This article, written by camelid health and care expert, Dr. David E. Anderson, DVM, addresses the concerns and care of alpacas during the colder months of winter.
History of the AFCNA (Alpaca Fiber Coop of North America) by AFCNA
The AFCNA is an agricultural cooperative wholly owned by its Members, who are
producers of alpaca fiber and who have purchased one share of common
voting stock. Members annually invest at least 50% of their annual
fiber production in the cooperative in exchange for a share of the
profits of the cooperative in proportion to the quantity and quality of
fiber they invest. The AFCNA uses the members' fiber as an asset to
generate cash for the manufacture of finished products designed by the
AFCNA. We produce and sell value-added products on behalf of members to
generate greater return for their fiber investment than if the
cooperative simply paid them the world market value for their raw
fiber.
Harvest Festival at the Farmer's Museum by
Come celebrate the start of the fall season at the 33rd annual Harvest Festival at The Farmers' Museum taking place Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This popular event brings together a wide array of performers, exhibitors, delicious foods, artisans, and animals in an alluring 19th-century setting.
Harvest Festival at the Farmer's Museum by
Come celebrate the start of the fall season at the 33rd annual Harvest Festival at The Farmers' Museum taking place Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This popular event brings together a wide array of performers, exhibitors, delicious foods, artisans, and animals in an alluring 19th-century setting.
Huacaya Starter Package; 4 females, 1 male, 3 on the way by
8 for 1 Package:
This
offering includes alpacas for that new breeder looking to start with a
colorful palette for their herd. The lucky breeder gaining these alpacas
gets 4 lovely females that range in color from light fawn to true
black. When you add in the service sires for these girls, the future
holds the potential for similarly colored cria. Simply put, this package
can't be beat if you want colored alpacas with gorgeous fleece and
solid conformation. The genetics within this group of females includes
industry stars such as Studmaster male El Toro, Accoyo Auzengate,
Peruvian Accoyo Chimbote, Studmaster Pachacuti, Peruvian Hemingway, just
to name a few.
If you are looking to begin your alpaca farm with
a foundation herd built on proven genetics, and deep rich colors, this
is the deal to put you on the right track. Or if you already have a
herd but want to dramatically increase its size and quality, this
package will give do just that.
Learn more about Liani, the 1st dam in this package
Learn more about Chicopee, the 2nd dam in this package
Learn more about Shasta, the 3rd female in this package
Learn more about Alaqua, the 4th female in this package
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