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Life’s Simpler Pleasures…."Our Farm & Alpacas" Submitted by Darlene Reardon Full Moon Alpacas is located in Auburn Maine, and is home to our 14 huacaya alpacas, 4 cats, 3 Muscovy ducks, 2 bunnies, 2 zebra finches, oh and us, Darlene and Michael Reardon. Our married life’s journey has so far taken us, from living on a boat, to now owning and operating our 26 acre alpaca farm, located 25 minutes north of Portland. Michael, a Systems Manager for P & G by day, and an ex-bass guitarist in a local Boston band by night, hails from Bethlehem NH, and I, a former Corporate Travel Agent and world traveler hail from "Meffa", also known as Medford Mass. A late night TV ad prompted my initial interest, and then researching on line excessively in the winter of 2001, further fueled my fire. Mike, at first, thought I was crazy and wasn’t on board, until a co-worker called him as an April Fool’s Day joke, advising him his two alpacas were being delivered. I had his interest. We began to attend shows and visit farms. Our boat was sold, and we took the proverbial plunge, and purchased several bred females, and ½ interest in a young male. 
Our alpacas continued to be agisted, until August of 2005, when we found just the right farm
and land. The barns were built, fencing installed, pastures fertilized (we produce our own hay),
and our 1st five alpacas arrived, under the light of a full moon, on November 5th 2006.The goal is to breed for superior colored genetics, with a focus on black and grey. We will allow these magnificient animals to positively impact our lives, and let our passion for the alpaca permeate through all aspects of our business. We find alpaca ownership to have many benefits. From the rewards of working with animals, escaping the "rat race", living a simple country life, and the daily physical workouts..aka the endless, but enjoyable farm chores! And as Michael and I continue along our chosen path, we both find it delightful that the calling of the sea has even so magically been replaced by the gentle humming of our alpacas. "Schedule a farm visit today to see our quality animals and the serene and peaceful environment they thrive in!" |
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