About our alpacas
Native to South America, alpacas are part of the Camelid family and are cousins to camels and llamas. While often confused with llamas, alpacas are considerably smaller. At maturity, they grow to about 5 feet tall and weigh about 150 pounds.
The fiber they grow is luxurious! Alpacas are often bred specifically for their fiber and it's used to make sweaters, hats, ponchos, blankets and many other woven items.
Learn about alpacas
Camelid family
Alpacas are part of the Camelid family and are cousins to camels and llamas. They are native to South America and considerably smaller than llamas.
Size comparison
At maturity, they grow to about 5 feet tall and weigh about 150 pounds. While often confused with llamas, alpacas are much smaller in size.
Baby crias
A baby alpaca is called a cria (cree-ah) and a cria's first coat before shearing is the most desirable and expensive fiber available.
Natural color variety
There are many different colors of alpacas. In Peru, there are 52 natural colors of alpacas! This incredible variety makes their fiber highly sought after.
Luxurious fiber uses
The fiber they grow is luxurious! It's used to make sweaters, hats, ponchos, blankets and many other woven items. Alpacas are often bred specifically for their fiber.
Herbivore diet
As herbivores, alpacas eat hay, grass and grain. Their efficient digestive system allows them to thrive on these simple plant-based foods.
Long lifespan
The lifespan of an alpaca is 15-20 years, making them excellent long-term farm companions that provide fiber for many years.
Discover alpaca fiber!
Our alpacas produce luxurious fiber that's bred specifically for quality. From the precious first cria coat to the variety of natural colors, alpaca fiber is truly special.
Occasionally, alpaca yarn is available for purchase in the farm store.