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So cool and I saw the easter bunny one last night !!!
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It's not just up and down... It's inside out and upside down, twisted turns and deep dives....its the worst roller coaster ride anyone could imagine !! It's the only way I can explain the feeling as someone who has spent years loving and caring for…
yesterday
I've no experience with this farm and I only wish to comment on the aspects of Mike's disease, which I DO HAVE a LOT of experience with. People afflicted with BiPolar can and do appear "normal" both on and off the medications. The effectiveness of a…
on Tuesday
Just read this article. http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/crime/killing-of-alpaca-spurs-teen-to-action-576103.html I looked Cole up on facebook and sent him a message of support. I asked him to let me know how I could help him out.
March 3
Here is another article I got in my Google Alert report. The alpaca was a male named Masterpiece, cute little fawn dude. Owners are Rebecca Hardin and Jeff Pergram of Madison Twp. http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/crime/owner-of-beaten-killed-b
March 1
I beat ya by about 3 hours... !!!
February 27
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Snowmass Auction Results !Lot     0 - $11,500Lot     1 - $23,000Lot     2 - $10,500Lot     3 - $19,000Lot     4 - $23,000Lot     5 - $11,500Lot     6 - $12,000Lot     7 - $675,000Lot     8 - $21,000Lot     9 - $14,000Lot     10 - $14,000Lot     11 -…
February 27
I just got some yarn that I sent to Georgia Mountain. I emailed several mills and asked about processing costs, turn around time, etc. One was within about 1 hour driving distance to me and I asked about a visit. They told me to call and come anytim…
February 26

Profile Information

How many alpacas do you own?
5-10
In case of evacuation, can your farm be used for short term boarding??
Yes
What is your farm name?
Barnett's Creek Farm
What is your name?
Paul & Margie Phipps
Where is your farm located?
Liberty Kentucky
How long have you been raising alpacas?
Since May 2007
What kind of alpacas do you raise?
Huacayas
Website:
http://www.barnettscreekfarm.com
We are brand new breeders and it's all MaryAnn's fault!!! Well, not exactly :)
We lived in Palm Bay and moved to Kentucky in May 2008. We did a bit of research and then saw an article in the local paper about MaryAnn's farm. So I zipped off an email and asked if I could stop by for a visit. That was in Jan 2007. Then a visit to FABA that year and we were hooked. In March 2007 we attended the Kentcuky Classic and visited many farms before finding our first two females who arrived from Canada at Alpaca's of Cedar Ridge. Our first cria, Americano's Dreamweaver has done well in the ring this year with 3 ribbons. Our second cria, Esplendido's Presidente, just arrived on May 10, 2008 and shows just as much promise. I'm thinking PINK for my next one that is due in October 2008!

Update: I'm still thinking PINK for the next cria due in May. Our newest little guy was born on 9/30/08.

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Margie Phipps

FINALLY !!!! It's a GIRL !!!!

I am so excited today.... I just found out that my Sonatina has delivered her 3rd cria and IT'S A GIRL !!!! I bought my two girls two years ago and they have given me 4 BOYS ... and finally I got my girl !! I have not seen her yet as my "kids" are agisted about an hour away from me. BUT I will be seeing HER on Saturday when I go there for Farm Days !!! I just can't wait. She's a big one too .... 19lbs and all white, of course.. Now to find that very special name for this very special girl.... hm… Continue

Posted on September 24, 2009 at 1:07pm —

Margie Phipps

It's a BOY... again and again and AGAIN!!!

Yes folks.... I've got a new 17.5 lb cria today at 12:30 PM... and YES it's a boy AGAIN. I'm 4 for 4 now !!! and guess what.... HE"s WHITE!!!! who would of thought that I would get yet ANOTHER white boy. Maybe I can be the first Kentucky All Stud Ranch !

Seriously ... I love my boys, each and every one of them ! Each one is very special and he also has what appears to be some really nice fiber. He and momma are doing well and I got a really cute video to post as well. Name is pending...… Continue

Posted on May 29, 2009 at 7:23pm — 4 Comments

Margie Phipps

What I learned on Shearing Day

Yesterday was shearing day at my agisting farm. I arrived at 8:00AM Central Time... the shearers showed up shortly after that.... and began their preparations. By 8:30 we were in the barn with the first animal down on the ropes. With 47 Alpacas and one VERY hairy Pyr we started what was a fast furious shearing day with fleece flying, shears buzzing and Alpacas screaming !!! One shearer with One helper, 5 able bodied farm hands (two newbies) , 1 slightly disabled farm hand (shoulder surgery) work… Continue

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 7:19pm — 2 Comments

Margie Phipps

What I learned at the show ......

I just returned from the Indiana Invitational in Ft. Wayne. This having been my first really large show I learned lots of valuable information. Some people with more show experience may see these things as common and expected at shows, but for me... it was a lesson learned and we all need to learn something every day to keep those brain juices flowing !!!

Indiana is FLAT !!! Just like most of Florida. From the time I entered the state from Kentucky it was pretty much flat farm land all the way… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 1:00pm —

Margie Phipps

It's a BOY !!!.... again

Yes, we had another male cria born today, 10 days early. All is fine, ears are up, teeth erupted... he's nursing fine and she has plenty of milk. I have not seen him yet as he is agisted about 1 hour away from me. I was there all weekend for Farm Days.... do you think she could have delivered then... NOOOOO But one of their females delivered another male from the same sire as mine on Saturday during Farm Day !!!... she was right on her due date.

He's white and weighed in at 15 lbs. Same as the… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2008 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

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At 2:49am on January 10, 2010, POLLY GRAY said…
I shop alot at Tractor Supply.
Other farmers have supplies too.
At 7:30am on September 8, 2009, marianne roberts said…
Hi Margie,
Thank you for the greeting from way back in august. I am really bad about staying on top of internet chat. I missed the Ian Watt webinar,even though I was looking forward to it.
Marianne
At 10:32pm on August 31, 2009, Nikki Brown said…
I definitely will keep following your blog! I love your website because you are letting people get to know you even though you don't have a sales list! Rule # 1 in marketing... I believe! Good Job!
At 10:08pm on August 31, 2009, Nikki Brown said…
Oh I forgot the whole reason for posting on your page. I checked out your website and I just loved it! Very Fresh and easy to navigate! Just wanted to compliment you! Job Well Done!
At 10:07pm on August 31, 2009, Nikki Brown said…
Hi Margie,
I just learned that we are only about 3 hours away! I would love to plan a visit when we get all moved into our new place. I would like to see a farm in it's early years. I will contact you probably October. Take Care & God Bless,
Nikki Brown
At 12:42pm on August 12, 2009, Roni Perkins said…
Thank you. I just discovered this site last evening.
At 2:29pm on June 27, 2009, Patty Ludwig~Alpacas in Harmony said…
thanks Margie, I'll sure try to be there. Great site!
At 10:11am on May 25, 2009, Jeannie said…
Hi Margie.............belive it or not, they actually are still babies. They are 3/4 Pyrenees and 1/4 Anatolian....and are now 3 months old and weigh 31 and 27 pounds each, little porkers!!!! My future guard dogs!!! :)
At 11:36pm on April 10, 2009, Padaysia said…
Thank you, Margie! I am located in central NC and am looking for farm land around here. Do you have any tips in searching for farm land? Thanks new friend!
At 3:16pm on December 18, 2008, goldentouchfarm said…
Sounds great, Keep us posted we would love to give you the grand tour!
 
 




































 

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