https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COMAchievement in Excellence and Genetic Gainhttps://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/4084/upcoming-visitor-from-the-eastSun, 27 Sep 2015 15:51:21 +0000Salt Creek values diversity. We are always searching for alpacas with specific traits for the "next generation" alpaca. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement - an outstanding Futurity Color Champion and multiple Judges Choice Color Champion stud, will be visiting Salt Creek for a limited time...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3660/sleeping-on-the-job…-Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:35:14 +0000Ah…the sun is out…the birds are chirping…the alpacas are out grazing…the dogs are dutifully scanning the horizon for would-be predators…WAIT…what is this in the hay bin all snuggled up??? And is that SNORING I hear? :) It is hard to sneak up on these two…and seconds later, they popped up and jumped out (and rest assured, our third pyr was on patrol the whole time!) We understand when they are catching the sleep they need for the evening work ahead. But it sure is hard to get to the hay...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3615/happy-holidays-from-salt-creekSat, 20 Dec 2014 08:36:50 +0000It is a bustling time of year for many of us. Things to do (pastures to clean, animals to feed, water buckets to fill, dogs to feed, etc…oh wait…holidays…back on track!!!), places to go, people to gather with, presents to wrap and mail…busy, busy, busy! Taking out time to send a holiday greeting to friends is always a time to also reflect on the wonderful year that has past us by. Salt Creek has had another strong and solid year. Super Storm gave us a fantastic offspring (Microburst) a...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3551/sunrise-at-salt-creekMon, 20 Oct 2014 18:51:24 +0000Sunrise and cool temperatures really mean one thing…Summer is over…Fall has definitely begun…and old man Winter is probably close as well. Frost on the pumpkins was very near during this early morning sunrise at Salt Creek as this lone male patrolled his pasture waiting for the females to come out of their warm barn...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3378/i-wanna-kiss-you-all-over…-Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:54:46 +0000Nothing like puppy kisses… The "girls club" is just in full force…Grace and Hope have a new task and they take it seriously. They watch over Little Missy (Super Storm's Microburst) day and night and make sure she is safe. Whether she is bopping from pasture to pasture or snuggling next to mom…the girls make sure to keep a watchful eye on her night and day. It is fun to watch them follow her from pasture to pasture. They quickly learned to communicate with each other that one stays in ...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3066/snuggling-in-for-a-winters-nap?Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:42:46 +0000There is nothing better than being surrounded by good friends! Although, secretly we think Grace just likes the soft cushion of the hay "bed" and thinks that this is her royal cushion…the alpacas simply don't mind and nibble right around her! Hope has learned to sneak into the barn where it is nice and quiet and there is a big pile of straw - she will stretch out for a quick nap during the day with Spooky, our barn cat. (Really, I think she is just likes to cuddle with the kitty when ...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3013/grace-and-hope-settle-in---Sat, 14 Dec 2013 07:55:23 +0000We really cannot thank Kentucky Champion Alpacas and Rena Bartlett (Rivendell Meadows Alpacas & Angoras) for her assistance in transport coordination. Not only are Grace and Hope completely integrated into the herd, but they are totally at home here with Gretchen already…acting as if they were born here and were with the herd from day one! Hope tends to stay with the herd more while Grace is more the "watcher" from a distance. Watching the dynamic "trio" has been interesting. Gretchen is...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3007/introducing-grace-and-hopeSat, 07 Dec 2013 19:51:48 +0000When back-up support needs to be called in to help against predators, this is what livestock owners want to see come rolling in! Please help Salt Creek Alpacas welcome the newest additions to the Livestock Guardian patrol - Hope and Grace. Previously on patrol down in Kentucky, they have moved up to the "northern" climate of Illinois to help patrol our pastures and provide the safety and security that we desire as livestock owners. Since we have multiple pastures (broken down by mal...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3006/taking-command-of-the-ringSat, 07 Dec 2013 18:40:57 +0000Even as a 15.5 month old, this COMMANDER has the presence to ask others in the ring to step aside so he can have the blue ribbon. Following in the foot steps of his older sister, he is gathering ribbons and working his way towards the top of the elite of "must breed to" list! https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3005/bonecrusher-gets-the-blueSat, 07 Dec 2013 18:37:32 +0000Julie Skinner (Snowmass) knew exactly what she was doing when she stopped us to look at this male last year at the Futurity - and he was only 7 months old then. Yep…he is still striking. Stunning fiber. Well developed. "Can't wait to see how he matures" is what the judges say…. Yes…this is what you get when you put multiple champion parents together...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3004/outlaw-is-still-1Sat, 07 Dec 2013 18:33:54 +0000You just can't get any better than this in a rose grey male…sigh...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/3003/gretchen-is-getting-little-sistersSat, 07 Dec 2013 18:30:52 +0000Stay tuned! Help is on the way! Many of you know that Gretchen (our Great Pyr) has been patrolling the pastures solo for a while now…but help is on the way, courtesy of Kentucky Champion Alpacas. Their sister-sister team, Hope and Grace, will be joining Salt Creek Alpacas very soon!https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2568/lost-direction?-go-true-northThu, 18 Jul 2013 06:20:52 +0000Struggling to find direction in your breeding program? Let us introduce you to an outstanding male who will not only brings the correct ancestry to the table, but he brings the package of TRAITS that the genetics pass along as well! Introducing....Snowmass P True North One. Yes...the outstanding son of Snowmass Artic Wind x Snowmass Quechua's Sarafina. Pay attention here ladies and gentlemen as this outstanding stud brings incredible density, lingering fineness, AND consistent bundling...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2567/taking-command-at-american-fiber-rallySat, 29 Jun 2013 09:35:55 +0000The results are in....the from the juvies to the mature adults, the ribbons tell the story. Outlaw (MRG) and Commander (WH) each took first place ribbons in their color classes, with Commander also taking the coveted "Best Hand" special ribbon. AWESOME. Bonecrusher took a respectable third, while competing against Commander...very tough to do! We already know that Commander is going to be a force to reckon with. :-) The adult ladies held their own with Sanibel taking the blue along wit...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2444/yocom-mccoll-results-support-show-winsThu, 16 May 2013 21:13:23 +0000The first batch of fiber analysis results are in....and we are thrilled! These are the results from "batch 1": Name M/F Age AFD SD CV %>30 Commander Male 8 months 17.0 2.9 17.2 0.4 Outlaw Male 9 months 17.6 4.4 24.9 2.0 Sanibel Female 3 years 18.5 3.5 18.7 0.9 Bonecrusher Male 8 months 18.9 3.5 18.6 0.9 AnnaGray Female 9 months 19.1 4.5 23.4 2.8...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2385/awesome-annagrayTue, 23 Apr 2013 18:00:41 +0000Need I say more? A special thanks to Susan over at Pen Cuckoo Alpacas for allowing us to purchase this little gem. What an absolute doll. Also a huge thanks to Amy over at Wyndy Pynes for showing her as things got a tad hectic for us with animals in dual rings. https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2384/outlaw-steals-from-the-silvers----Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:51:40 +0000Outlaw asked the grey alpacas to step aside in the combined grey class and took home the blue - not often seen with the rose greys! Special thanks to Nueva Dia Alpacas for helping out with pictures here! We were busy taking so many alpacas for pictures that it sure helped having friends step in and help us! This stunning rose grey male is just incredible!https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2383/siblings-arent-always-rivals----Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:48:01 +0000Siblings aren't always competing....sometimes they copy each other! Full siblings, Delilah and Commander, each captured their own blue ribbons this past weekend at the Small Breeders Challenge. https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2382/crushing-the-competitionTue, 23 Apr 2013 17:44:25 +0000Bonecrusher does it again! Taking the Best of Bred and Owned seems to be a pattern for this young beige male. We are pleased that multiple judges now are remarking on his correct phenotype and incredible fleece. We are also secretly thrilled that several farms asked to look at him...we hope they keep an eye on him as he matures. So far we have seen nothing but continued improvement as he develops...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2381/welcome-annagrayTue, 23 Apr 2013 13:40:23 +0000Please help us welcome AnnaGray! This sweetheart of an alpaca will meet us in Kansas City and join us as we enter the Small Breeders Challenge. Special thanks to Susan over at Pen Cuckoo Alpaca for "creating" such a special little package for us to find! We look forward to showing her and watching her develop further!https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2286/lucky-13---spring-bling-show-successFri, 22 Mar 2013 09:33:37 +0000Salt Creek had a wonderful show this past weekend and entered the Spring show season with the leading ladies (Hollywood and Delilah) showing the youngsters (Outlaw, Commander, and Bonecrusher) how to bring home the blues.... Delilah took Color Champion (white females) and Hollywood took first in her class (light fawn - unfortunately, not enough entries in lights for a championship round). Delilah rounded up her baby brother, Commander, and they took the blue in the Produce of Dam class. ...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/2145/east-genetics-move-into-the-midwestFri, 08 Feb 2013 12:45:20 +0000Please help us welcome Outlaw and Queenie! Spudland Alpacas (from the very tips of northeastern Maine!) have generously let go of two outstanding alpacas so we could add some fabulous genetics to our foundation. We welcome Spudland's Queenie and Spudland's Outlaw to our herd. https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1893/super-storm-blows-into-northern-illinoisThu, 22 Nov 2012 07:18:13 +0000Oh yes....after an extremely competitive class...Storm walked out Color Champion....AGAIN! Judge Jude Anderson chose this complete package over THREE COLOR CLASSES OF YEARLING MALES and awarded Storm the coveted banner...stating that Storm was the winner. Yep...we agree...This is indeed the male you want to obtain genetics from. He comes from a line of champions (both dam and sire sides) and his siblings are all champions... Special breeding rate should be locked in before end of 2012....https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1892/super-storm-takes-another-blueThu, 22 Nov 2012 07:12:11 +0000Super Storm blew into the Michigan International Show and took home a blue ribbon! He remains undefeated in halter classes! https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1891/its-a-super-stormThu, 22 Nov 2012 07:10:12 +0000Introducing the Brown Male Canadian Futurity Color Champion - HP Hurricane's Super Storm! And yes, he is taking the United States by STORM! This undefeated, multiple champion brown male is the only brown Hurricane son in the states. These genetics are hard to come by here - get them while they are here! Storm is the sibling to High Plains Tornado - the white male who is an 8x Supreme Champion - and he is also sibling to 2x Supreme Champion, High Plains Vortex. This is the future o...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1700/star-quest-beamed-homeMon, 24 Sep 2012 06:52:35 +0000Sometimes good things come to an end... Snowmass Star Quest was picked up by the USS Enterprise (well, not really...he was picked up by the transporter) and taken back to Pucara International. He has gone home. We loved hosting this outstanding stud at Salt Creek - loved even more what he has done for our breeding program! If you were lucky enough to utilize this male while he was here - good for you! If not...well, good for us! We have both a male and female offspring that we have added...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1205/the-greys-have-arrivedWed, 04 Apr 2012 07:24:09 +0000Please join us in welcoming the newest additions to our stud row! Grand River Bravo (Dark Shaddow/Amstel x Danko/Rayo Del Sol/Legacy) and Rosehaven's Greyfyre (Shaquille son!) have landed at Salt Creek Alpacas and are ready to meet the girls! Along with the additional new arrival of Peruvian Quicksilver (My Peruvian Fire-N-Ice x 007), the number of Futurity and National banners, championships, and blue ribbons in the ancestors of these boys is overwhelming! So, whether you are looking for bla...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1164/was-the-spring-bling-2012-a-sleeper?Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:35:38 +0000Hard to believe...but the alpacas seemed to find the show exhausting...or not very exciting! A few snapshots confirm...Bravo, Delilah, and Sierra all slept! Either that, or there was one heck of an "after hours" party that the humans have no knowledge of!!! https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1102/welcome-bravo-and-greyfyreSat, 25 Feb 2012 19:46:20 +0000Please help us welcome two additional studs to our herd sire row! Bravo comes from Grand River Alpaca Farm in Rock Creek, OH. Grand River is not only known for the legendary Reserve Herdsire of the Year, Dark Shaddow, but they have also produced his stunning son - also a Herdsire of the Year - Grand River Amstel. The latest in the line of these grand "gentlemen" is the son of Amstel - Grand River Bravo! He comes packed with his own credentials, having won 1st place TWICE at the Nationals...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1068/introducing-quicksilverTue, 14 Feb 2012 08:57:26 +0000Yes! The rumors are true! Salt Creek Alpacas has silver! Err...silver grey, that is! Introducing TRF Peruvian Quicksilver. Son of My Peruvian Fire-N-Ice and My 007 Xandrea, this proven stunning and proud medium silver grey stud can't wait to meet the girls! He is already in demand and has a busy dance card that is filling up already! Catch him before it fills up - slots are limited! https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1067/medusa-is-joining-laceyTue, 14 Feb 2012 08:53:35 +0000Great news! Salt Creek’s Medusa will be joining Lacey at Wyndy Pynes Farm! Medusa - an outstanding blend of Snowmass Noble Legend and Augusto genetics - is a full Peruvian stunning goddess who will be added to the foundation herd at Wyndy Pynes. From the beginning, Medusa and Lacey were "best friends" - who knew they would end up together at another farm? Ah...destiny!! Congratulations to Amy and Chris Rogers! https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1050/delilah-makes-an-appearance-on-youtubeSun, 05 Feb 2012 13:07:06 +0000Yes, it's true! Delilah is a movie star! She has her very own slideshow on YouTube! Check her out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2H4mgD3b4 Let us know what you think! https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/1049/lacey-gets-a-new-homeSun, 05 Feb 2012 11:44:52 +0000Congratulations to Amy and Chris Rogers of Wyndy Pynes Farm! They recently added Lacey to their foundation herd! Lacey brings with her the genetics of Augusto as well as Snowmass Perfection and Peruvian Lace (both Futurity champions!) and will be an outstanding addition to their already fabulous herd! Lacey is the sister to our 7x champion, Takoda and daughter of our multiple blue ribbon beauty, Pearl. Congrats again!https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/847/only-12-shopping-days-remainMon, 12 Dec 2011 14:39:22 +0000The weather outside might be frightful, but thanks to our ad on the radio station (WWHP 98.3 on the FM dial) alpaca products are making their way under the Christmas trees and into the stockings off all those who have been both naughty and nice! What’s on YOUR list? Hot products this year are alpaca throws, chullos, ski bands, socks, and of course, teddy bears! No one can resist adding “Rudy the Paca” to their shopping bag! Be on the lookout for where this fella may turn up in your house...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/713/holiday-shopping-seasonWed, 02 Nov 2011 12:13:27 +0000The scent of apple cider, pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, and PRESENTS fills the air...it can only mean one thing! It's time to make sure your "Naughty or Nice" list is complete! Have you been dropping hints of what YOU want? Bop on over to the shop over at Salt Creek Alpacas and see what is new! Or browse online and let us ship something to you - or to a love one. What a wonderful surprise a cherished alpaca product would be! Look at the new Snowman or Christmas Tree socks - what great ...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/676/u-of-i-production-animal-club-visits-salt-creekWed, 19 Oct 2011 09:33:38 +0000What an awesome visit from some future veterinarians we had this past weekend! The University of Illinois Production Animal Club came by to learn about alpacas! This is great news for both the alpaca industry and the veterinarian sector! We all benefit from having education - and letting the students learn about the animals and get some hands-on experience is a perfect way to introduce and keep interest in these wonderful fiber animals! We can't wait for them to come back and learn more! Ne...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/675/salt-creek-girls-club---show-timeSun, 16 Oct 2011 18:10:52 +0000The Fall Show schedule is fast approaching! Come see the "Girls Club" members - Sapphire, Medusa, Sierra, Lacey, and Delilah at the following locations: Grayslake, IL - October 22-23 Grand Rapids, MI - Oct 29-30https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/628/fall-shows-scheduleTue, 27 Sep 2011 09:17:32 +0000Where did summer go? From romping in the pastures to cool, crisp days and falling leaves…it all means one thing…Fall Show Season is approaching! Getting show schedules, registrations filled out, supply trunks packed…oh, and of course, the “show string” halter trained! Always an adventure! With the Indiana show no longer available, the first stop will be Grayslake, IL (October 22-23). The girls are busy telling each other secrets about who they will get to meet, what new friends they will ...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/615/national-alpaca-farm-daysTue, 20 Sep 2011 08:01:58 +0000Have you ever been to an alpaca farm? This weekend (September 23-25) is Open House at alpaca farms across the nation! Many farms are participating - opening the farms to the public for education and learning to these exciting and inquisitive livestock! Come out and learn why alpacas are considered an adaptive and farm friendly breed. Alpacas are GREEN machines! They are environment friendly and make organic fertilizer! They produce magnificent fiber which contains no lanolin - it i...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/557/its-almost-time-for-the-prestige-auction----will-you-be-there?Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:39:37 +0000It's almost time for The Prestige Auction! Join us in Louisville - September 9-11 - and bid on Gold Dust! Bred to 9x Champion - AML Nobility - this is a match made in heaven and we can't wait to see what is produced here! Hope we don't have to go against this offspring in the showring! https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/377/its-show-timeThu, 09 Jun 2011 15:27:17 +0000The 2011 show season has begun for Salt Creek Alpacas, Inc.! Takoda rocked the White Yearling class of 10 by taking the blue (1st) at the TXOLAN Spectacular Fleece Show in Texas. Cedar and Kohana each took 2nd – awesome for a couple of rowdy boys who loved to roll in the mud, straw, hay – whatever they could find! Great job fellas!! Off to Neenah, WI for the Spring Bling! What a fun show this always is. Great facility, great friends, and it is always wonderful to see the newest kids...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/371/the-great-escapeTue, 07 Jun 2011 16:12:27 +0000I think it is safe to say that winter is still upon us...woke up to LOTS more of the white stuff...SNOW. Lots and lots of it. We actually only got about 8-12" but with the drifting...well, you can see...right up over some of the fencing. Not ideal when you consider predators can get in this way as well! So...off to dig moats around both sides of the fencing we go...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/342/happy-new-year-the-sun-is-finally-outThu, 26 May 2011 10:45:37 +0000Happy New Year! As we usher in 2011, we are finally seeing sunshine and the snow is melted! Yipee! Everyone is out getting some much needed sunshine and stretching their legs. Work begins for the humans on replacing the barn roof which blew off in the Christmas Eve blizzard...the temporary one is getting removed and the new steel one is going on...another cycle in the barn saga...it will be a beautiful barn roof to go with the beautiful new siding...only alpaca owners can get excited a...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/341/december-snows---wish-we-had-these-winter-coatsThu, 26 May 2011 10:38:16 +0000Been a flurry of activity here at the alpaca ranch! Holiday season brings out the shoppers looking for stocking stuffers (what better than alpaca socks or mittens?) and other delightful products to surprise friends and relatives. Love the shoppers - but it sure keeps us busy! Even the heavy snows don't keep the shoppers away...as promised, the day before Christmas we get a coating of white! But that didn't keep shoppers away at all! They lined up looking for those last minute alpaca items...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/340/arkansas---ozarks-show-another-championship-roundThu, 26 May 2011 10:24:45 +0000Great trip "down south" for the crew from Salt Creek! Southern hospitality is wonderful - great show, great people, great weather....what a fun show! It was really fun to get together with some old friends and meet some new ones! And in between, we got a few ribbons! Here's the low-down of how things went: Takoda got his 7th Color Championship (sneaking by yet another Snowmass boy!)! Kohana got another Reserve Championship! Blackjack got another Blue! Sapphire got a Blue! Goldie got a...https://WWW.SALTCREEKALPACAS.COM/blog/339/springfield-alpacafest---championships-continueThu, 26 May 2011 09:25:41 +0000We had an excellent time at the Springfield Alpacafest. Excellent time to see friends and some wonderful and impressive alpacas. Salt Creek Alpacas did Takoda, our 2 1/2 year old white male, took his 6th championship at this show! AWESOME! This is one male that just continues to impress us. Not only does he have an incredible handle (maintains that 19 micron count as a 2 1/2 year old!), but the density and consistency of this blanket is just and eye-popping WOW! Secretly, we just lov...