Alpacas are members of the Camelid family along with camels and llamas.

Alpacas are smaller than llamas and, in the U.S., are raised exclusively for their fiber.  Shearing takes place once a year and yields anywhere from three to ten pounds of fleece per animal.  Ultimately, high-quality products are made from this silky-soft and warmer-than-wool fiber.

Caring for these gentle creatures is fairly easy and fun.  They eat pasture grass/grassy hay and are often supplemented with a grain and/or mineral mix.  They require a shelter and a fenced in pasture with fencing geared to keeping predators out more than to keeping the alpacas in.

Maintenance consists of yearly vaccinations and monthly deworming depending on your area and local vet recommendations.

Alpacas typically have one baby or cria at a time and their gestation is 11 to 11 1/2 months long.

Raising these animals can be fun and lucrative.  Alpacas are often referred to as the world's finest livestock investment.   Check out alpacanation.com to see the range of prices that these animals are valued at.

Another excellent resource is alpacainfo.com which is the website for the Alpaca Owner's and Breeder's Association.

We will be most happy to answer any questions you may have either by phone or e-mail or, better yet, come on over for a visit!!