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Sandy Acres Alpacas ranch is located between
Riverbank and Escalon surrounded by
almonds.
We started out with one horse and several
dogs. The horse got old we still have dogs. It
was time to do something different. Just
about that time a commercial came on about
alpacas. IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
We started with geldings. Of course you want
more. We wanted babies. Soooooo we
purchased one pregnant female. Our goal was
to have five females within five years.
Needless to say, we have exceeded that
number. So instead of quantity, we decided to
concentrate on quality. We think that we are
getting close to that goal.
Not only have the alpacas given us much
pleasure, but it has helped to develop a new
business. That is the business of shearing.
Steven tried his hand at shearing and fell in
love with it. He has a natural ability and was
able to turn this skill into a successful
business. He has now been shearing for
seven years and never tires of it.
Riverbank and Escalon surrounded by
almonds.
We started out with one horse and several
dogs. The horse got old we still have dogs. It
was time to do something different. Just
about that time a commercial came on about
alpacas. IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
We started with geldings. Of course you want
more. We wanted babies. Soooooo we
purchased one pregnant female. Our goal was
to have five females within five years.
Needless to say, we have exceeded that
number. So instead of quantity, we decided to
concentrate on quality. We think that we are
getting close to that goal.
Not only have the alpacas given us much
pleasure, but it has helped to develop a new
business. That is the business of shearing.
Steven tried his hand at shearing and fell in
love with it. He has a natural ability and was
able to turn this skill into a successful
business. He has now been shearing for
seven years and never tires of it.
The fiber from the alpacas is hand
spun by Dixie. She makes shawls,
scarves, ponchos and also does
felting. She has made several
felted western hats.
Visits to the farm are welcome.
Call 209-988-3396 or 985-7148.
spun by Dixie. She makes shawls,
scarves, ponchos and also does
felting. She has made several
felted western hats.
Visits to the farm are welcome.
Call 209-988-3396 or 985-7148.