Many people want to build a business with their alpacas. Joe Phelan of K2 alpacas near Dublin has grown significantly over the last 5 years…

If it feels like a fight and a struggle every day with your alpacas, there may be a different way. A different way of thinking,…

Alpacas have amazing eyesight that they put to good use in protecting themselves from predators. They can also take on the role of fashion-police and…

Alpacas are herd animals and herd animals thrive best in a herd. What makes a herd? Not one; and in my view not two either.…

We need to recognise three things about expected alpaca behaviour. 1. There is a normal – for alpacas in general and each alpaca individually. 2.…

In this podcast episode, Bridget Tibbs-Hamilton of Cotswold tells her story of how for her it came to be all about the fibre. Beautiful alpaca…

Having started with alpacas in 2001 in Washington State, Brian Schieber of Purely Alpaca is now based in California just outside San Diego and though…

Alpacas have a way of watching you – almost a rude stare, certainly a critical gaze. If you let them they will teach you by…

Running a Farm Open Day can be a great opportunity to share your alpacas with a wider audience. There are plenty of things to plan…

Barn envy is understandable but to be avoided. Though seeing other people’s facilities can help you to identify what is both desirable and essential in…