Ziraldo Alpaca wrist warmers/fingerless gloves
Rainy day ….. a good time to sew together some of my new, handknit Ziraldo Alpaca, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves. These are soft, warm, and perfect for this time of year. Can be made to order: $38/pair.
Alpaca Bird Nesting Material. It’s time to put it outside!
Hang your nesting material and holder outside in mid to late March. The birds will probably be nesting earlier than usual this year. Position the nesting material close to your bird feeders so the birds can conserve energy and find food and nest building materials all in one place.
Birds that will use this material include orioles, chickadees, finches and possibly hummingbirds.
Orioles are starting to arrive in South Western Ontario. They find a mate and start building their nests very quickly. Orioles like to use long animal fibres and twigs to build their nests and line them with soft downy fibres.
Chickadees build their nests in cavities and bird houses. They have one brood per season and line the nest with soft material such as alpaca fibre.
Goldfinches and House Finches wait to nest until June or July. They incorporate animal fibres into their nests, saving the finest materials for the lining.
Offering materials that birds use to build nests is just one more way for you to attract more bird activity to your backyard.
Our packages of bird nesting material contain 100% natural, chemical free, Canadian alpaca fibre.
Our bird nesting material and holders can be purchased at Ziraldo Alpacas Farm Store, Featherfields The Bird & Garden Store in London,ON, River Line Nature Company, in Goderich, ON and Porter’s Hill Wild Birdseed Co. in Bayfield, ON.
Customer Testimonial
I really enjoy knitting with Ziraldo Alpaca yarn. It is so soft & all the natural colours are wonderful. Debbie has a knack for mixing fibre from two or more animals to create some really unique colours. It is so nice to be able to meet the animal that produced the yarn. I bought some roving for a gift & it came packaged with the animal’s picture - what a nice added touch! I love to hear Debbie talk about her alpacas. She is always proud to show them off. My whole family enjoys visiting the farm & always feels welcome.
Best of all, I like the fact that I am supporting a local small business.
Jackie Malleck – Thorndale, ON
Customer Testimonial
The first time I wore my new Alpaca Insoles in my work-shoes, I was truly surprised how warm they kept my feet. I also own a couple of pairs of Alpaca/blend socks. They are the most durable , warmest and softest socks I’ve ever worn. What a pleasure it was to actually “meet” some of the Ziraldo Alpacas at their farm, knowing that one or more of these amazing animals is the reason I have “happy-feet”! For a real treat, one should try the 100% pure Alpaca Yarn in a pair of snuggly “bed-socks”. Debbie Ziraldo and her family work hard to bring you a truly exceptional product……the best money I’ve ever spent!
from…..a happy customer,
Shirley Hutchins.
Come for a tour of Ziraldo Alpacas!
A couple came for a tour of the farm today as part of their 7th Anniversary celebration. We were honoured. They took lots of pictures and left with some cozy alpaca socks, insoles and thrum mittens. Remember, we are always pleased to have farm visitors, by appointment. Give us a call !
Ziraldo Alpacas 519-461-1582
SALE! eucalan -no rinse / delicate wash- for washing natural fibres, lingerie, baby clothes …. and more!
30% off in-stock eucalan when you purchase any Ziraldo Alpaca product.
100 ml & 500 ml sizes available in eucalyptus, lavender, grapefruit & natural scents, while quantities last!
Happy New Year from Ziraldo Alpacas!
It has been a wonderful year at Ziraldo Alpacas. Our alpaca family has grown and we have met so many new and interesting folks. Thank you to our new friends and old friends for your support and interest in our alpaca business. We appreciate you all!
Wishing you all the blessings of the New Year…the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends. Happy New Year to all!
Debbie, Carlo, Chris and Colin Ziraldo
Ziraldo Alpacas
Thorndale, Ontario
Ziraldo Alpacas 2011 Christmas Shopping Days!
Sunday December 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday December 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We are holding two of our popular Christmas Shopping Days again this year. Come out to the farm and choose gifts for those special folks on your list.
Some items that you could treat their feet to are:
- soft insulating insoles $13.50/pr
- soft and warm alpaca socks Regular & Relaxed fit $32.00/pr
- warm and durable socks for hiking, working, farming & hunting $40.00/pr
We also have gorgeous hand knit hats & thrum mittens $45 - $65
Our luxurious yarns are sold separately or in kits with knitting pattern included.
* Our alpaca products are 100% Canadian
Our address is: 21370 Fairview Rd. Thorndale, ON Phone: 519-461-1582
Ziraldo Alpaca Events & Sales Fall 2011
Please find below a list of upcoming events that we will be attending with our alpaca products.
Thorndale Fall Fair Sept 24th & 25th
Ilderton Fall Fair Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2nd
3rd Annual Country Creations Artisan Tour Oct 22nd & 23rd
Free Artisan Tour starting in Thorndale and onward to artisan studios in Thamesford, Uniondale & St. Marys. Our farm is part of this wonderful tour! Please visit our website:
Thamesford Craft Originals Oct 29th - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Westminster United Church, Thamesford
This is a really nice small town craft show with several interesting vendors. Bake sale and book sale. Delicious soup and sandwich lunch is available for purchase at the church.
Free Admission!
Ziraldo Alpacas Pre-Christmas Shopping Days
Dates to be announced
More Alpaca Wraps from “Elena”
Elena visited our alpaca farm this spring and selected some fleeces from our alpacas. See the gorgeous wraps that she has created using a wet felting process.
To see some of Elena’s other felted creations please visit her website: www.elenasfelting.ucoz.com
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