HE QUIT HIS JOB TO RAISE ALPACAS

[@didine256]

The dude loves his animals so much, he knows them, their characters...so nice

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Bottle feeding the babies...cuteness overload!!! 👍

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

HERE IS JEFF'S WEB SITE, GO SHOW IT SOME LOVE AND THOSE DRYER BALLS ARE KILLER AND SAVE YOU $$$ www.alpacasoftroy.com/ Follow them on Facebook m.facebook.com/alpacasoftroy

[@missmix48]

He needs to get with your elderberry guy and dies some that color

[@allisallaboutthedog6103]

OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY thanks for sharing his info.

[@Qwazier3]

There are several alpaca farms in my area. One of them has an event for kids to come see and pet the alpacas. He has hay rides, games and you can get your picture taken with them. Some are just so sweet and then you have the butt heads. I love going through the shop to see the latest scarves and gloves. I can't knit or crochet so the skeins are just pretty to look at.

[@tpfarm3535]

I think you frightened a goat right at the beginning with the drone! The babies are so cute!! Those eyes - beautiful!!! LOL - it does look like cotton candy! An amazing process. Thanks for the field trip!

[@chevyblueangel]

Love, love, loved this!! Jeff is doing the alpaca farm right!! Yes!! Thank you so much!!!

[@chevyblueangel]

UPDATE: We are absolutely LOVING the socks!! They are so comfortable!! Thank you!! Thanks for this video! We just placed our first order of socks and dryer balls today! Looking forward to receiving these products. Sharing this with others.

[@chevyblueangel]

We really love how you start these videos too "HERE WE GO!...(banjo music)"

[@brigittelm6054]

Wow this is a heck of a Friday field trip. He us such a good teacher, knowledgable and sooo fun to watch.

[@boomersudden6257]

I agree with Brigitte it was awesome I was so impressed with the video and the gentleman and his knowledge and how he presented it. Best video I've seen in a while.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Beautiful daughter!!!!

[@jeffsuchland5058]

Thank you. That would be her mothers doing obviously. ;)

[@cindythomas681]

What any interesting video! Thank you Doug and Stacy. I never knew there was so much to go into making yarn, raising alpacas, and how caring he was with his animals. I love how he discussed the need for the different animals and what their purpose was. The diseases and parasites. Awesome field trip Friday!

[@Vbluevital]

Yes, his informative explanations and their solutions were engrossing. Great Video

[@jeffsuchland5058]

Hi All, thanks for watching. You have some great questions. I'll do my best to answer them quickly.

[@thljudithb1438]

My girlfriend and her husband are building a fiber farm with Angora goats, Navaho sheep and Alpacas. This was a great video explaining to me how this all works! Thanks!!!

[@Matt-pu4of]

Wow, this guy really knows everything about Alpacas. He is extremely knowledgeable. Great job, Doug and Stacy on the fieldtrip Fridays.

[@dagordon1150]

Awesome learning experience, on this Friday trip, loved it ! Thank you Doug & Stacey for taking the time to share ! God bless you both !

[@deborapettigrew1258]

Such an interesting field trip. And such a dear man Jeff is and so smart. I'll be getting some of his yarn for sure. I loved this vid.

[@juliejackman6103]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned so much and will NEVER again complain about the cost of alpaca yarn ever again. It is so heartwarming to know how well he treats his animals and inspiring to see the careful processes he uses to produce yarn/products. Love the natural dying and would love to attend one of his classes. GREAT Field Trip Friday!

[@mikelaney3026]

I enjoy the field trip Fridays God bless you and yours and God bless the USA

[@backandstillbgmsdangerusda5493]

Thank you for this video. I dearly love alpacas. A piece of heaven on earth is standing in the middle of a herd and having them come up for a scratch.

[@aubreyvanderlaan1647]

Just bought some dryer balls! This was an AWESOME video! I learned so much. I love videos like this. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE IT!

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

Great information on how this man has intertwined goats 🐐, ducks and chicken to help protect the 🦙 Alpaca. Wonderful video

[@colleenhefner7885]

Fascinating to learn so much about how these beautiful animals give us such lovely products.

[@MobyDave1583]

Quite the operation the gentleman has there. And a smart farmer.

[@janetcroneberger9972]

This was a great tour and wow I had no idea all that it takes to make the alpaca yarn, Jeff puts alot of work into his craft and I am going to support my local alpaca farmers, again great field trip Friday I amalso going to get the dryer balls and the soap from Jeff. Loved this trip!

[@jeffsuchland5058]

Janet Croneberger thanks a bunch and thanks for watching. So glad you enjoyed the video. Doug does a wonderful job.

[@janetcroneberger9972]

I had no idea all that goes into making the yarn and other items I am looking forward to receiving my products.

[@darrel1954]

Doug and Stacy the Friday field days is a lot of fun thanks for sharing

[@christinme2108]

Just amazing I loved it, I like that guy he's got a good heart! Great job Doug and Stacy! I been looking to buy some land in Missouri myself to live off grid and start my homesteading. I'm 26 and there's no time like NOW!

[@jeffsuchland5058]

Thanks a bunch. I wish I would've started a lot earlier myself so you're right nothing, like the present. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help. Alpaca are a lot of work but I love them. There are lots of other options that are probably easier and cheaper. The goats are pretty lucrative and a lot less work. I still wouldn't do anything different because I just love making the yarn and enjoy the alpacas.

[@alsautner1732]

This was fun.....I learned so much today.....Thanks Doug and Stacy....! I am just a Sour Dough Baker for the last 37 years...!

[@keytolifestyle7967]

I am from Bolivia and I have seen the llamas, alpacas Vicunas all over when travelled, but never see how all of this is done. Thank you I look forward to taking my grandkids to places like that to tech them how to live off the grid, and trying to get my young adults to do so as well. It has been an adventure for my husband adn I and we learned so much that we love it. We plan to go to the homesteaders event for 2023. Thanks

[@cindymaag4212]

I'm a hand spinner and this video was helpful to see how alpaca fiber is processed. I learned so much watching this video. Thank you!

[@princessperibanu380]

That's a man who lives and breathes alpaca. Truly seems to enjoy his work. A very inspirational person. Thanks for the trip! :))

[@ts4918]

What an extensive and cumbersome process. Thanks for the field trip.👍👍

[@jacobwolf1670]

Alpaca wool is so soft and comfortable. It's amazing.

[@kissmekate14]

Love alpacas! My husband used to be the farm manager/sole care taker on an alpaca farm. There was about 80 girls and 25 boys. Cant forget the girls "watch dog" Atlas, he was a llama. Many were champion fiber. We acquired one of the girls when the owners sold because she made friends with my husband. Her name is Wendy ( from Peter Pan)

[@kendude8089]

I'm Glad you take miss Stacy out and about.

[@ChickNomad]

Thanks Doug and Stacey. A great informative and entertaining video - the best FFT so far. Jeff's explanation was great - what a nice man indeed.

[@veronicapetracchi3125]

What a fantastic set up Jeff has, what a hard working farm. Let alone him being handsome it was great to see how much work goes into this wonderful fiber. Thanks for field trip Doug and Stacey! Your awesome!

[@ScreeminMeeme]

Wow. What a great interview with someone who really knows the alpaca business. I was fascinated by his wealth of knowledge about everything from snails to alpaca poop to yarn and everything in between. Interesting to hear how he uses the traits of other animals to serve the needs of keeping his herd healthy and producing good fiber. I have a much greater appreciation for those who make their yarn 'from scratch'. I loved this video. Thanks so much, Doug and Stacy, for taking us with you on your field trip.

[@lisabooker6405]

FIELD TRIP FRIDAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! Wooooowhoooooo!!!!! Do you know I waited ALL DAY just to see this?!?! LOL I've turned into a Doug and Stacy addict!!! LOL Hey!! I think it's a dang good addiction to have, thank you very much!!! 🤣 I really enjoyed seeing this process. One of my oldest and dearest friends makes the most beautiful crocheted items. She would LOVE this yarn. OMGOODNESS it looks so soft. I love the dryer balls. I've got to get me some of those! His farm and animals were beautiful. He also seemed liked a very kind soul too. I think it's wonderful that you guys are so diligently trying to help others come up with ideas of how to make money on their farms. Just another way you're blessing others. I'm serious, God really knew what he was doing when he set you guys on this path. Thanks so much for sharing this. I truly enjoyed it! Love, hugs and blessings, Lisa

[@monicabrimm1822]

Very enjoyable visit.Thanks

[@doriscox8230]

HI DOUG AND STACY. LOVE ALL

[@chelinfusco6403]

Beautiful animals. A beautiful lifestyle. Thank you so much for taking us there. We really enjoyed it.

[@johnhammack12]

Doug an Stacy.... been a sub for quite awhile..by far this was the most informative video I have watched... some may say it was too long... but when you listen to the content you just want more... keep up the great vids and I bet you won't top this field trip Friday for a long time... glad to be a sub....

[@prizantsproducts4u]

I LOVE YARNS!!! YAY! I am a crochet design artist and want to spin my own yarn one day. I am really busy with creating custom crocheted items I love to work with wools etc. Alpaca is awesome! Thank you for the trip - it was fun!

[@farmtasticliving8832]

This was like a Townsends video, so informative. Thank you for your time and sharing this with us

[@deborahkelley8641]

They are so adorable, bless him for all he is doing. Thanks, for sharing 😊

[@bryanfox2735]

I like that soap. It’s already in the wash cloth! Super cool. I like the Bernie’s too!! 👀💪🇺🇸💯😎

[@CFL641]

Absolutely fabulous. ..what a enterprise. .and alot of work...good for him..the repairs and up keep of machine's plus animals. .wow..!

[@carlmichaelbeadle7614]

Really, really interesting. Who knew? The man loves his profession. Great stuff

[@dif672]

I am primarily a knitter, but I also spin so I found this field trip extremely interesting!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Very cool, I still need to get to those fibers I have and get something done with them so I can spin them into wool - whenever I can find time to learn how to do that too! haha

[@kissmesweetfarm3114]

yea alpacas....love them....great field trip...I never thought in my life that I would end up being an alpaca farmer but god put them in my path and I am so glad he did....

[@mpedals]

what an amazing field trip,,,,,,,what a lovely farmer and family, sooo interesting and helpful, thanks tons enjoyed it tremendously

[@ChristianLove7]

Excellent video! Jeff is an amazing man. Anyone who is a friend to animals is a friend of mine!

[@kan-zee]

This is an awesome Education...never realized so many steps , were part of this process..thank you for sharing your Friday Trip with us. cheers

[@dennisalanvids]

what a great way to start the video! love how the milk sprayed right at the camera when he dropped the bottle. My god they are cute!!! His system sounds like permaculture! I love seeing everything working together in unison. My Mongolian yurt has an inch of Alpaca wool and it's super toasty. This guys is a wealth of knowledge! See you guys Saturday at the homesteaders conference!

[@tayleanruatha]

Thanks guys! Really enjoyed this one. Working on getting my head around how to add value to the system, not so much to make money, but the home place needs to pay for it's self so I don't need to leave to support it. I see a tone of potential to have both diverse and complimentary systems working into a stable, resilient ecosystem. Very inspiring!

[@crystalcarpenter6738]

I know this is an older video but I found this whole process extremely fascinating,. Gorgeous!

[@melissacarson7515]

this guy is very engaging and I am in AWE of this whole process!!!! Seriously want to spend a week with this family

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Then come to the HOMESTEADINGLIFECONFERENCE.COM in August, he will be there 👍

[@briansrandomthoughts4u]

Nothing better than watching someone who loves what they are doing, and are good at it!

[@jenniferhuslage3390]

I live in troy missouri to this is so cool

[@theresaglass1831]

That was AWESOME! Have so much more an appreciation for the cost of such beautiful yarn. 😍👍

[@eaglecamphomesteadswfl9006]

Stacy and Doug this was a awesome informational video, plus very interesting well done

[@aliverseidge]

Thank you for sharing. Great field trip.

[@Waterboy2000]

Fascinating!

[@heatherweldon2900]

Love, love, love Fieldtrip Fridays!

[@angelicaortiz6059]

like you I like to show a lot my Doug and Stacy

[@southernhen]

Love field trip Friday!!!🎉

[@tamiselby8807]

Lovey animals & a favorite yarn in our family

[@debbiemusgrove676]

This was amazing to see all the steps to create the alpaca products. I can’t even imagine how labor intensive it was without all those expensive machines. Now to find a local farmers market to buy some dryer balls and check out some of the items. Love the turmeric yarn.

[@MyBitOEarth]

ADORABLE.

[@sweetmtnhome2617]

This was a great fieldtrip! Covering all the facets of the business truly gave a feel for a ‘day in the life of’. Excellent!

[@josephg.3370]

Thanks!

[@AnimalFacts]

So cool!

[@loisdell1519]

Alpaca farm very interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@khalid969]

That was a lot of fun to watch. I like to watch people who know what they're doing.

[@outlawdigging2847]

I was stationed in Panama Canal Zone for 5.5 years back in the early 80's. The Kuna Indians of San Blas are very gifted people that sell and make all kinds of clothing, rugs wall hangings, sea shell art and blankets, the Alpaca products are mostly made in Peru and sold by the Kuna as one of their income streams.They are also know world wide for their Mola's. One of my most prized possessions was a king size dark brown Alpaca Blanket. Its was beautiful and so soft to curl up in, I also had several rugs. Alpaca is very delicate and should be handled with special care. Mine are all gone now, over the years they simply wear out.

[@deniseview4253]

Enjoyed the video very much. If I were younger I would love to get into this kind of business. Love the animal. Learned a lot about them & the yarn making. I now see why its expensive but worth it. Love the multi color yarn and I've never heard of dryer balls.

[@minasaidi9351]

Thank you for all the work and your thoughts

[@NS-pf2zc]

Goodness Cookie is adorable!

[@Leglag724]

Love these friday field trip video's. It's great to see how different things are done. I do love all the tips from you 2 but also enjoy the field trips!!

[@blb0708]

Wow! Such a wonderful and informative lesson on Alpaca farming! Thank you so much. I have so much more of an appreciation for the alpaca 🦙 yarn 🧶 that I would like to crochet with! Also... never heard of the alpaca balls, birds balls or the natural dyed yarn!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I’m so glad I came along with Doug and Stacy, on this field trip. 👍💕

[@jddirtfarmer3128]

I am really enjoying the field trip Fridays!!! It is great to see what other homestead homies are doing. As was mentioned in this video, I am a cattle farmer and the end product is sending them to market. I am still looking for that one great thing that I can add to the homestead to create more revenue. So keep up the great ideas!!

[@Vbluevital]

Wow!!! Thank you so much for taking us along on your tremendously informative field trip. What an expert and so generous with his time and knowledge. Fine people show casing a dedicated caring informed rancher. Fascinating, Much Appreciation ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Vbluevital]

I commend you for finding the perfect home and owner of your alpacas. Cute 🍼

[@maxio1824]

Amazing. What craftsmanship!! such passion, quality and workmanship involved. All natural exquisite materials what a wonderful entrepreneurial niche he has identified. Thanks for sharing Doug and Stacy. Very inspiring.

[@theresahouck3516]

This guy is so likable...reminds me of John Denver.

[@alexjones519]

Very helpful video for my family looking at ways to make a living on our new homestead. Thanks you

[@diannajones1993]

I watched this before but learned more this time.

[@k.wegner]

Wow, this was such an interesting video! 👍👍👍 I never knew how much effort has to put in before getting alpaca yarn. He's got a pretty little factory there, and as a "byproduct" you can enjoy some lovely sweet animals......😜 Thanks for sharing this experience 👍✌️😘

[@KerryStoots]

Love field trip Friday!

[@whatisgoingonineedtoknow.]

That was so interesting, I listened to all of it. He is so knowledgeable in his field. His animals are so happy. I hope his business keeps on going for a long time.

[@66bigbuds]

Love your field trip Fridays.

[@bethanyb4478]

I just today finished blocking a lace shawl that I knit myself with yarn I spun myself from alpaca wool.

[@jeffsuchland5058]

That is awesome. I bet it turned out beautifully, and isn't it comforting to know that you could clothe yourself in an emergency. ;)

[@celinebridges7817]

Hey Doug and Stacy 😃 Thanks Doug . I'll text him and let him know what color I want for my socks . Thanks Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

So many thanks for this insight into not only alpacas but being introduced to a great guy who has a passion and a purpose and yourselves who i follow. Im Nancy from up a mountain in Turkey and im a homestead homey with Doug and Stacy on YT:) thx guys

[@gaylesmith1738]

So interesting! I didn't know anything about these animals! He sure shows how he loves them!

[@suebaughman2440]

Thank you Doug and Stacy. I am not a homesteader but use many of your ideas in my home. So many things you are doing I learned from my grandmother who was a Pennsylvania farm wife. I love doing things from scratch as much as I can. I am a knitter and watched this video with great interest. I plan to visit the alpaca website. Stacy, do you sew your clothes? I haven't come across a video of that subject yet.

[@502grayson]

Glad to see you back.

[@1wolfpup]

Awesome field trip video! These are wonderful. Thanks for taking us along. Blessings for you both.

[@Lookingup22]

So informative! Love his passion for his farm.

[@docslinux2]

Love Field Trip Friday!

[@allisallaboutthedog6103]

Wow!!! That was so interesting. I really learned alot especially the symbiotic relationships between everyone on the farm. We are moving before the year is out to missouri from NY so it's good to know these thi gs for our animals

[@pamridgley4502]

Awww… they’re so cute ❤️

[@richnovotny5008]

wow wow wow That was so cool great job Thank You I love the Friday field trips