yes, we raise alpacas for the wool and to make more alpacas!
There are lots of uses for the wool or "fleece" as we typically call it. Its softer than wool, warmer (its hollow core) and most people who are allergic to wool can wear alpaca because the folks who have trouble with wool are often...
the swap at Gilmans is typically the first saturday in May. There were some changes last year in the fall, so I am not sure of the date yet. You can try checking that Virginia Poultry Breeders site. They usually list it.
that is a fantastic swap meet. As anywhere, know what you are looking...
Hey everyone, I have been offline for a while working on the alpaca farm. I'll try to be better. Lots of alpaca photos on my web site. www.endlessalpacas.com. anyone here on facebook? alpaca and poultry photos there also. search for EndlessAlpacas on FB.
Margaret
mine are:
www.endlessfarmsalpacas.com
www.endlessfarm.net
www.endlesscreekfarms.com
you can do a nice free site on bravenet.com, and if I remember, godaddy.com also
good luck!
M
5 of our 7 alpacas will be here next weekend unless hurricane Hanna gets in the way
I would love to meet other alpaca owners who might be willing to share some information and give some advice/opinions.
We have been looking at these for about 5 years, the timing is finally right! I am so...
follow the link please! This will be a great time at the county fair with lots of poultry folks who want to talk!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=85711