Alpacas Bring Spa Like Fun To Douglas County Farm
At Coal Creek Farms near Lawrence alpacas are clipped for fiber, yielding four to five pounds from the blanket plus more from neck and legs. The fiber heads to mills or the New England Alpaca Fiber Pool for socks scarves and dryer balls. The farm runs a Saturday shop with Vickie Andrews at 1676 North 1000 Road, while husband Rick jokes about the idea. Alpacas are praised for softness hypo allergy benefits wicking and low water needs, drawing online interest and attracting locals who stop for photos and feed from a self service station.
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Alpaca Store at Coal Creek Farms Sells Alpaca Goods
Coal Creek Farms runs a country store open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1676 North offering items made from alpaca products. Local shoppers can find handmade apparel and crafts in a small rural setting.
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