fluffy friends
Peeka Ranch
ALPACAS ENJOY 60-ACRE RANCH IN BURTON, VISITORS WELCOME by Michelle Banse Stokes, photography by Emily Henderson The superior quality of alpaca fiber has long been ladies groups, as well as families and individuals. This recognized for its strength, warmth and incredible weekend we had two scout troops visit.” softness. In addition to the superior fiber quality, alpacas Currently Peeka Ranch is home to 68 alpacas in various also bring real joy to people as colors and ages, with little ones naturally gentle creatures. At Peeka joining the herd all the time. Ranch, LaNell McMahon’s love and understanding of her herd is evident “There was one born yesterday,” People are in the way she talks about them and shared LaNell. “A medium fawn shares them with visitors to her and welcome to come female. We’re thrilled to report that her husband’s 60-acre ranch. she’s doing great.”
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out and feed them.
“People are welcome to come out and feed them,” said LaNell. “There is an admission fee and visits are scheduled by appointment only. We’ve had school groups, senior groups, church and
La Nell and her husband, Philip, haven’t always been alpaca ranchers. The McMahon’s love for them was discovered while on vacation in New Hampshire over 15 years ago.
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