LATEST NEWS: Marg & Heather need to disband the herd so each can pursue new or renewed interests and goals.  Heather hopes to continue with alpacas - so please look through all the listed animals and consider their worth in your herd, and/or for fleece spinning.  Our journey with alpacas has been amazing, challenging and exciting and we have made this decision through necessity but will miss all the wonderful "characters" we've come to know and love.

Go to STUD SERVICES and check out ALCLAIR ZUKKI "standing at stud" - a stunning silver grey male from Mosgiel. We've now got most of the colour spectrum covered with good quality males.

They're unique and beautiful They're quiet and communicate with a gentle humming sound. They don't "pug up" your pastures as much as other stock in bad weather because they have ‘camels feet' - pads with two toenails, not hooves They don't get dags and therefore flystrike as they have neat short tails right from birth, and have clean toileting habits They have strong "family" instincts They reward you by developing individual and interesting personalities They reward you with so much enjoyment and many laughs at their antics and interactions.

They reward you with beautiful cria (babies) They reward you with exquisite fleece Most alpaca owners - if they're honest, bought their first alpacas because of the eyelashes!

There are many reasons "why alpacas" and as you journey through our website, becoming more acquainted with our animals and services, you will learn new things. Enjoy the photos/stories, laugh at some of what is revealed and we anticipate you'll be glad you stopped by to check us out.

We are also the proud breeders of black male TWINS, a rare occurance. They're over 3 years old and still smaller than the yearlings they keep company with, but are really robust. Tiny Tim (Timmy) who started out at just 2.8kg remains very small for his age (about the size of a 9 month old), but has no fear of bigger boys and is quite cheeky with larger, younger animals!  Tahi his slightly bigger brother (starting at 5.5kg) has grown out a little better and doesn't annoy the others to the same extent!! 

WARNING: These creatures are addictive and should be viewed with great caution!

SO.... You're thinking about buying alpacas - here are some questions you might like to mull over:

• Pets for fleece or the 'cute' factor - or breeding females?
• If breeding - just for yourself or for sale eventually?
• If breeding animals to sell will you aim at the pet market, new beginners or serious breeders?
• Wanting to work with fleeces & get into the craft side?
• Do you have any particular colour preferences? White & light fawn are more commercially viable but spinners & craftspeople often love the colours.
• What portion of the price continuum / quality will your budget allow?
• How well suited is your lifestyle block / farm? Do you need someone to come and have a look and advise?  We're more than happy to offer assistance of any kind to help you get started.