Category Archives: Farm Update

Last cria of 2010 born

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Bill Koopman

Well the last cria fo the 2010 breeding season was born this morning! Isabel had her little boy (13.8#) this morning shortly after we got to the barn for morning chores. He is a very strong little guy and was … Continue reading →

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Shania has her cria!

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Bill Koopman

Shania gave birth to her first cria today.  It is a gorgeous light fawn girl.  She hit the ground at 15.6 lbs.

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Joy has her cria!

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Bill Koopman

Joy had her 2010 cria today.  It is a full brother to KFF Java. He is light fawn also.  Delivery was uneventful and Joy handled everything by herself.  He weighed in at 15.8 lbs. and was up and nursing within … Continue reading →

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New Website is Live!!!

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Bill Koopman

Well it took some time, a lot of work, and countless hours with tech support but FINALLY our new website is up and running.  While the basics are there, we will continue to add info as we find time so … Continue reading →

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Victor's HemiAccoyo Viking

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Bill Koopman

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Viking has died due to heat exhaustion suffered after wrestling with two of the other herdsires. This despite efforts to keep all the alpacas cool during the recent … Continue reading →

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USA Accoyo Chip…

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Bill Koopman

Today we received a call from our partners in OH. Chip was in distress and coughing up blood. They had already called their vet but things weren’t looking good. The vet was able to stabilize Chip and get an IV … Continue reading →

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Hay…why do we do this again????

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Bill Koopman

So after an awesome 3 day salmon trip, I came home to 50 acres of orchard grass that is in prime condition. So let’s make hay. Problem is, Emi is out of town for the entire week so I am … Continue reading →

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Hemiaccoyo

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Bill Koopman

What is a “Hemiaccoyo™”? Timberland Alpacas classifies an alpaca as a Hemiaccoyo if a minimum of 75% of the bloodline is derived from a combination of Accoyo and Hemingway. What are the characteristics of the Hemiaccoyos? Fineness of fleece, wonderful … Continue reading →

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A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen!!!

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Bill Koopman

Together with Elite Alpaca Ranch of Piedmont, OK, KFF Alpacas is proud to introduce a group of huacaya herd sires that have been previously unavailable due to a closed breeding program. These males carry the genetics that have shaped the … Continue reading →

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KFF's new website!!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Bill Koopman

Hello and thank you for stopping by the virtual home of KFF Alpacas of LaPorte, IN. Please take some time and look thru our site. No matter if you are just kicking the tires or an experienced alpaca breeder, you … Continue reading →

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