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Good Fortune Farms Alpacas
Marcus and Cathryn Whitman
6385 Dee Highway
Mt. Hood/Parkdale, OR 97041
Ph1: 541-352-7925
Fax: 541-352-7323
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Alpaca Shearing
Marcus Whitman is a graduate of the Washington State University shearing school and apprenticed under Master Shearer Ann Kizer.
His preferred shearing method employs the use of a specially designed rope and pulley system to carefully restrain the alpaca during shearing. The alpaca is brought to the ground gently and placed on its side for shearing. The legs are held in place by the ropes while a handler holds the head. Special care is taken with pregnant females.
Alpacas may also be shorn standing if owner prefers.
Owner may select shearing style (i.e, stovepiped legs, belly cut, etc.)
Histogram sample, toenail trimming, topknot and tail shaping are included at no additional charge.
Show fleeces, including the "Kizer Cut" also available. This method saves lots of time at the skirting table -- and helps win purple and blue ribbons, too!
Endorsed by Marty McGee Bennett of CamelidDynamics.
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Pricing and Terms
Reservations are required.
No set-up fee. No minimum herd size. (20 alpacas shorn per day, average.)
Mileage is charged from Parkdale, Oregon to owners' location, one-way, at $1.00 per mile.
Owners must supply two handlers; one to hold the alpaca's head and the other to collect fleece.
Adult alpacas $35
Show fleeces $50
Marcus prides himself on creating a safe, low-stress shearing experience for alpacas -- and their people. |
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Additional Details
This shearing method is ideal for those who wish to weigh shorn fleece by category when tracking EPD data. It is also especially useful for those who intend to create end-use products (rovings, yarn, finished garments, etc.).
2010 schedule is nearly completely booked. Please call 541.352.7925 for more information. Reservations are required.
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