Blog

We have a range of alpaca supplies, all specially formulated for Alpacas. Halters and Leads – Alpaca halters are made specifically for alpacas and our leads are strong but light and easily washed & cleaned. BUY NOW Feed – alpaca feed is specially formulated for...

Adorable, intelligent and inquisitive these quirky animals are prized as the most valuable livestock animal around the world. Alpacas have been domesticated for over 6,000 years. They are of the Camelid Family, they are related to Llamas and Camels. Alpacas &...

Alpacas and Llamas are related but they have evolved in different ways. They are part of the camel family, Camelidae. Alpacas and llamas are two of the four lamoid species - the other two vicuña and guanaco. Alpacas are smaller standing 4ft at the head and much cuter;...

Alpacas originate from the Altiplano (Spanish for high plain) in west-central South America. Spanning the borders of Peru, Chile and Bolivia, this area of the Andes averages nearly 4000 metres above sea level. Alpacas are one of the camelid species, closely related to...

We shear our alpacas once a year and ship our fibre to specialist alpaca fibre mills. They spin it into yarn for us and we get this wonderful yarn back and make it available through our farm shop. Alpaca fibre is an amazing material with so many wonderful properties,...

Alpaca fibre is one of the most incredible natural fibres known – it is soft, durable and luxurious to wear. Guinness World Records announced in 2017 that alpaca was “the finest natural fibre in the world”. While it is not as familiar to consumers, increased awareness...