Alpacas have been raised for their magnificent fleece in South America for almost 6000 years, it is believed. Even today, the raising of alpacas is an important way of life for many, many people.

The registry of the United States is not allowing the importation of any more alpacas to stabalize the alpaca economy here.

Alpaca fleece is softer and warmer than wool. An alpaca garment is guaranteed to be one you wil treasure forever.

Alpaca are environmentally friendly grazers. Their soft feet do not harm the land and their style of grazing is gentle and easy on the grass.

Alpacas do require mineral supplements since our environment here in the USA is so different from the mountains of South America. They are also fed a grain or crumble type supplement.

Alpacas are considered a livestock investment and there are many significant tax advantages.

Alpacas come in two coat types, the huayaca, that we have, that look like fuzzy bears and the suri that has a dreadlock type fiber.

Alpacas come in 22 natural colors.

Alpacas are gentle and social animals.

Alpaca’s lifespan ranges from 15-25 years.

Alpacas are sheared once a year to obtain the fleece.

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