Shopping CartYour Cart is EmptyQuantity: RemoveSubtotalTaxesShippingTotalThere was an error with PayPalClick here to try againThank you for your business!You should be receiving an order confirmation from Paypal shortly.Exit Shopping Cart Alpaca Yarnings( we used to be called Otaio Bridge Alpacas) Toggle NavigationHomeAbout AlpacasWhat's newContactAlpaca Yarnings StoreChevronAlpaca YarnsAlpaca Fleeces4 ply 100% ALPACA YARNSCarded FibreBaby WearALPACA SOCKSFreightAlpaca Craft and AccessoriesSoft toysHomeAbout AlpacasWhat's newContactAlpaca Yarnings StoreChevronAlpaca YarnsAlpaca Fleeces4 ply 100% ALPACA YARNSCarded FibreBaby WearALPACA SOCKSFreightAlpaca Craft and AccessoriesSoft toys About Alpacas Alpacas in general – Adorable creatures Alpacas are native to South America farmed in the Andean mountainsAlpacas are part of the camelid familyAlpacas were domesticated over 6000 years agoAlpacas can live up to 25 yearsAlpacas are induced ovulators and can be mated any time of the year. Gestation is 11.5 months, twins are rare.Alpaca babies are called CriasBirthing normally takes place in the morning on fine days. The cria has a chance to dry before the cold of night.Alpacas are curious intelligent animals, they are easily halter trained. You can transport them in a horse float or the back of a van. Farming Alpacas – Anyone can do it Alpacas are opportunist browsers, they eat leaves (willow, poplar, beach, hebes etc) as well as pastureAlpacas are pseudo ruminants –only 3 stomachs. Alpacas are very efficient feed convertersAlpacas have soft padded feet, are gentle on pasture and do not suffer from foot-rotAlpacas are shorn once a year, and need toe clipping every 2-6 months depending on the animal.Alpacas need annual vaccinations. Drenching is done as needed.Alpacas come from a high selenium, high vitamin D environment, and may need supplements.Alpacas have a communal dung pileStandard sheep fencing is suitable for alpacas Alpaca Fibre - Fibre of the Gods Alpaca is a protein fibre and contains little or no lanolin.The absence of barb-like cuticles make alpaca a great fibre for people with sensitive skinsAlpaca is stronger and warmer than merino. Micron for micron alpaca feels softer than merinoAlpacas produce 2.5 -5 kg of (unskirted) fibre, depending on size of animal and micronAlpaca fibre has a memory, so your alpaca garment will return to their original shape and size after washing. But make sure you dry them flatAlpaca garments are incredibly warm. Beware of thick heavy garments, they may be too warm!Alpaca fibre is truly The fibre of the Gods For more information go to www.alpaca.org.nz / PreviousNextPausePlayClose