Alpacas

All About Alpacas

The Alpaca (vicugña pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. This means they are related to camels.

Sometimes alpacas are confused with llamas. While closely related, llamas and alpacas are distinctly different animals. First, llamas are much larger, about twice the size of an alpaca. Llamas are primarily used for packing or for guarding herds of sheep or alpacas, whereas alpacas are primarily raised for their soft and luxurious fleece.

To learn more about these amazing creatures, check out our Farm News Article about Alpacas HERE.

Meet Gidget

Gidget is our little ambassador. She’s only three years old, with such a friendly personality and the most beautiful fleece of all the girls. This girl loves to drink water from the hose and eat from your hand. Gidget’s been known to give kisses to folks who interest her!

Meet Valerie

Valerie is one of our newest additions to the farm. She has a gorgeous face and the cutest little feet. She’s best friends with Pearl. Val is still getting used to us and she hates getting her monthly shots!

Meet Vickie

She’s such a sweet girl who’s very quiet and extremely observant. She is the main guardian of all the herd, always alert and keeping watch for anything concerning. Her fiber is perfect for making socks.

Meet Lucy

Lucy is a shy girl who has beautiful features and wonderful fleece. She had her first baby in December of 2020 and she’s the perfect mom! Lucy usually hangs back and watches what’s going on. She’s “sweetly reserved!”

Meet Dennis

Dennis is a rambunctious little guy with the most handsome face! He’s growing up so fast and loves to run and chase the big girls. He’s going to grow up into a fine gentleman.

Meet Pearl

Pearl is a beautiful off-white girl with luxurious fleece. We can’t wait to see the products that can be made out of her fiber. She has become an adopted auntie to little Dennis.