February 2020
Quarry Critters Alpaca Gift shop will now be open
Wednesday – Saturdays at 11:00 to 4:00.
We will offer Ranch tours, by appointment or call ahead, on Saturdays $8.00 per person,
- We will still open for your shopping needs by appointment.
Fiber Arts Enthusiast
- We open the gift shop to those that would like to come sit and knit, crochet, spin, or do needle felting with other fiber lovers.
- Every Thursday 2:30 – 4:30 you are welcome to come join us.
Yarn Over Knitting
For those people that would like a group to knit with but are unable to join the weekly group we offer a once a month time to come later in the day.
- Check out our website calendar. We meet the second Thursday each month. Come when you can 4:30 – 7:00.
- Yarn and knitting supplies are available.
- Let QCAR know if you would like to learn to knit. We can help you get started and help you until you are confident.
Skirting Workshop
- When: February 12, 2020 – Time: 3:00 – 4:30
- Cost $15
Once the fleece comes off the alpaca then what?
- We will skirt or clean up the alpaca blanket.
- We will grade the fiber based on the individual fibers,
- We will discuss the difference between 2nds and thirds.
- We will answer the question, “what to do with the alpaca fiber based on the grade.
- We will discuss how to separate your fibers on shearing day.
Spinning Wheel Workshop
- When: February 20, 2020 Time: 11:00 – 1:00
- Cost $75.00 for 3 sessions
- Call QCAR 717-359-9989 to register.
- Then continue to come for the practice with friends
- Bring your own wheel.
- You will learn to prepare the fiber (4 oz. included with class) and how to make yarn.
Alpaca Ownership Class
- When: March 8, 2020 Time: 2:00 – 4:00
- Cost $25, person, discount for multiple members
- introduction to Alpaca Ownership
- Information that you’ll need to get started
- Shelter for alpacas
- How to keep your herd healthy
- Field and barn set up
- Feed
- Pasture nutrition
- Cost of alpacas
- Breeding practices
- Birthing
- Tax advantages to owning alpacas
Featured Alpaca Package: Sweetheart Deal
These alpacas are being offered at 50% off the website price:
| Males | Regular Price | 50% off price |
| Lee | $3000 | $1500 |
| Lawrence | $1500 | $750 |
| Billy | $2000 | $1000 |
| Ironclad | $10,000 | $5000 |
| Females | Regular Price | 50% off price |
| Opal | $2500 | $1250 |
| Faith | $2000 | $1000 |
| Nutmeg | $2500 | $1250 |
| Kate | $1500 | $750 |
| Penny | $1500 | $750 |
We are not keen on selling one alpaca but if you have 2 or more alpacas on your farm we will consider selling just one. All others must have at least 2 but 3 is recommended.
This 50% sale is good throughout the month of February 2020. You’re lucky, it’s leap year, you get an extra day.
Shearing Day
May 17, 2020 all day
Looking for volunteers please sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/DTJXR
Farm Days
September 26,2020 9:00 – 3:00
Looking for handmade vendors or Littlestown local small businesses, to sell or demonstrate their products.
Call 717-359-9989 if interested
