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Vermillion River Ranch

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Vermillion River Ranch

We are a small business located in Dauphin Manitoba. We raise alpacas, shear them, have their fibre The 6 boys were so cute and fluffy.

Our business officially started in February of 2008 when we went to pick up our first alpaca cria. They were a perfect addition to our little ranch. Why did we decide to get alpacas? We had small children and wanted an animal that they could help with and one that they could see grow old. We also wanted to be able to produce our own fibre which we could knit and felt to create amazing products. Al

pacas need to be sheared (fibre removed with clippers) every spring, so off to a shearing school Jamie went. He learned how to get the fibre safely and efficiently off the animals. He also learned to sort the fibre and how to lay it on frames to remove the dirt and any “second cuts” that make the fibre “itchy” after processing into yarn. All his newfound knowledge was shared with the family to create a wonderful shearing team. In 2009 we added 5 more alpacas to our herd. Male and female alpacas can not be housed together and at the time we did not have the facilities to keep them separate so we only bought males. We were interested in fibre and not breeding. Every May we sheared our boys and got them ready for the hot summer months. We soon noticed other small herd alpaca owners were having trouble finding someone to come out to shear their animals. Therefore, we started custom alpaca shearing. We would drive all over southern Manitoba shearing alpacas at various hobby farms. With our processed fibre we love to create new items. We knit scarves, mittens, toques, ect. We felt fibre and create boot liners. We use the batts to make duvets. Recently we sent our fibre to a mill in Alberta and they made us wonderful socks. In the last few years, we wanted to diversify our farm. We now make custom wood burnt signs and various metal works. Last June we purchased our first beehive and last fall we harvested our first honey crop. Our bee colonies live by an alfalfa field and we had wonderful creamy honey. Another by-product of bees is wax. With this wax we are processing beeswax food wraps, a plastic wrap substitute. These wraps create a healthier, more sustainable way to store food. We are also making a variety of candles with our wax. Nothing smells more amazing than beeswax candles.
13 years after getting our first alpacas, Vermillion River Ranch, is always evolving. We have horses, dogs, cats and cattle. It consists of Knitted alpaca products, bootliners, quilted duvets, wood burnt signs, metal works and custom alpaca shearing. Honey, candles, and beeswax food wraps. I teach private and group dog obedience. Our daughters, Jessica, Grace and Gabrielle are a huge inspiration and help with everything including social media, honey extraction and feeding critters. Gail Hockridge is our silent partner and pro-knitter. Jamie and I are truly blessed to have such a great team.

11/24/2024

At obsolete today. 1-5. Come down to sip and shop!!

11/17/2024

In Gilbert plains till 3. Come see all the amazing products

11/15/2024

We have a some last year’s honey left. Blow out sale! $10 for 1kg jar

10/28/2024

This weekend was full. Made a couple sheets of felt so I can restock my bootliners. Made a new batch of dog treats. And got to spend a beautiful fall day outside bringing the cows home.

10/19/2024

Sunday we will be at Selo. Come see us and 30 other vendors.

10/18/2024

Bees are all tucked in for the winter. Mite counts are low and they have lots of food. Good luck bees. See you in the spring.

09/13/2024

08/29/2024

Honey Harvest of 2024 is in stock!
Message to order :)
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07/28/2024

Bees and bikes. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!!

07/06/2024

Filling jars and watching football. Not a bad way to spend a Friday night 🏈🐝

05/25/2024

Now let that skunk come try to eat my bees. Thinking he will be “shocked “ how well they are protected now.

04/28/2024

Jessica and Gabrielle are manning our table at the Vipers volleyball fundraiser craft sale today. 10-3 at the 8th ave hall. Come out and say hello and look at all the wonderful vendors

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day! The bees are out and about enjoy this wonderful spring!

04/01/2024

It’s our SPRING HONEY SALE!!
Purchase your first 1kg honey for $15 and get an additional 1kg jars for $10.

01/14/2024

When it’s way too cold outside, you start creating inside. Cinnamon infused honey and peppermint lip balm

12/20/2023

Need a few last minute Christmas gifts??

12/09/2023

Guess where we will be tomorrow?

Address

Box 77
Dauphin, MB
R7N2T9

Telephone

+12046381571

Website

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