Herdcraft
Professional farm services rooted in generations of farming knowledge. I specialize in shearing llamas, alpacas, and small sheep herds. I'll treat your animals like my own — because I strive to be the shearer we couldn't find as a small producer.
My Story
Hi, I'm Andalyn — born and raised on my family's third generation farm. Growing up with my grandparents right next door was an adventure. I never knew if I'd be helping my grandpa wash a bummer lamb or train a donkey to pull a cart. Grandpa Dutch introduced me to all species, and I learned to love animals from him.
I earned my driven ethic by working alongside my mom and dad to build our own farm infrastructure and herds. They were incredibly supportive — I don't know many other parents who'd let their kid walk a llama through the house or help raise various orphaned animals!
I enjoyed 4-H and FFA, and volunteered at a wildlife rehabilitation center specializing in birds of prey. Loving livestock and wildlife has shaped my life. That passion led me to shearing school — twice — and eventually to earning a certificate in Meat Services from Bridgerland Technical College.
I'm always thrilled to connect my community with where their food, clothing, and products come from through agriculture. Whether you're booking a shearing run or exploring a farm butchery workshop, you'll find the same standard here: honest work, done well, by someone who genuinely loves what they do.
Andalyn & Aunica
"Loving livestock and wildlife has shaped my life — and I'm thrilled to share that with my community, just like my family has done before me."
Grandma & Grandpa Dutch
Meet the Herd
These are the animals at the heart of Herdcraft — raised with care, handled with respect, and central to everything we do.
Shearing Services
Specializing in small herds, llamas, and alpacas. Every animal is handled calmly and carefully to minimize stress and produce the cleanest fleece possible.
Keeping your herd clean and comfortable between full shearing runs. Reduces flystrike risk and keeps animals healthier through the warmer months.
Hoof trimming is complimentary when combined with shearing. Available as a standalone service at $10 per head — keeping your animals sound and comfortable.
A complimentary basic animal health and body condition check is included with every shearing visit. We'll let you know if anything needs attention.
Specialized experience with camelids. Llamas and alpacas require a different approach at shearing time, and I have the training and hands-on experience to handle them well.
Shearing Day
A little preparation goes a long way toward making shearing day smooth, safe, and stress-free for both you and your animals. Here's what I ask of every client before I arrive.
If you have any questions about getting ready, don't hesitate to reach out — I'm always happy to walk first-timers through the process.
Animals should be off feed and water the night before shearing. This reduces the risk of bloat and keeps things cleaner for everyone.
Having your animals yarded and under cover the evening before keeps their fleece dry and makes the morning run much smoother.
Wet wool cannot be shorn safely. If rain is forecast, ensure animals have adequate shelter beforehand.
A clean, dry floor space is needed for shearing. A shed, garage, or covered area works well — I'll need enough room to work safely around the animal.
Please administer any vaccines or medications on a different day. This keeps shearing day calm and focused on the animals' comfort.
Farm Butchery
When our steer "Freddie Mercury" broke his leg on our farm during Covid, we were left with no choice but to harvest him in the field. With no butchery experience, we watched a couple videos and did our best. It was a pivotal experience in my life, and I wanted to learn how to do it better and cleaner than we had during that emergency.
I then attended Bridgerland Technical College and earned a certificate in Meat Services and now work in the meat industry.
If you are interested in learning how to harvest your own livestock on your property, I would love to come and teach you through the process. You will provide the supplies and set up, and I'll supply the knowledge and confidence for your first time.
Enquire About a WorkshopCertificate in Meat Services from Bridgerland Technical College, with hands-on professional experience in the meat industry.
I come to your property and guide you through the entire harvest process step by step. No experience necessary — just a willingness to learn and work alongside me.
Workshops available for cattle, sheep, pigs, and more. Each session is tailored to the animal you're working with.
You supply the equipment and setup. I bring the knowledge, guidance, and confidence to get the job done right. Call for a custom quote.
Beef Primal Cuts
Freddie Mercury 🤍
Pricing
All pricing is per head. Travel fees may apply depending on distance — get in touch for a custom quote for your property.
Shearing
Llamas & Alpacas
Farm Butchery
Get In Touch
Tell me about your herd and I'll get back to you promptly with availability and a confirmed quote.
