About Us
These beautiful creatures are why we love this way of life.............
We love to show them off and 'talk alpacas', so come for a visit!
Come walk in the fields with us.........
Meet our girls and boys
and if you are lucky....
one might come up to say 'Hi!'
Alpaca 101
Did you know......?
- alpacas are clean and intelligent
- they produce fibre that is as fine as cashmere, soft, silky and much warmer and stronger than sheep's wool
- alpacas are quiet, peaceful animals and make soft humming sounds to communicate
- alpacas are easy to raise, can be handled by anyone and are safe around children
- alpacas require little space
- alpacas gestational period averages 11 1/2 months
- alpaca females give birth during the day, usually between 10am and 3pm
- alpacas make cleaning their pens easy, as they only 'go' in a designated spot!
- alpaca droppings, or 'beans'are practically odourless and are excellent for enriching the soil
- alpacas very rarely spit at people. It is their cousin the llama who specializes in that!
Alpaca Fibre
Why is it so special?
- alpacas come in 22 distinct, natural colours which can easily be blended into an array of 250 natural shades
- moisture and odour free: alpaca fibre wicks moisture away from the skin. Feet stay dry and warm. And no moisture build-up means no odour!
- durable: Alpaca is a strong, natural fibre. It is about 6 times stronger than sheep's wool
- naturally thermal: Alpaca fibre grows with microscopic air pockets inside, which provide excellent insulation in light weight garments. It is naturally thermal.
- Hypoallergenic: Alpaca fibre can be worn next to the skin with very little or no itch factor, and contains no lanolin. It does not tear, pill or stain
- blister resistant: Alpaca fibre is silky, soft, supple and smooth to the touch. It feels luxurious and resists rubbing and blisters