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Alpacas

Alpacas are a member of the camelid family, originating from South America and the Andean countries of Peru where they are kept for their thick fibers.Alpaca fleece is very desirable in this country for its wonderful soft texture which makes ideal for making items of clothing.

We have only had our alpacas since June 2006. 


They have a two-acre paddock with access to a barn; Alpacas do not have a waterproof coat as sheep do so have to have shelter from rain in cold weather. They are grazing animals and have hay to supplement their diet.

 

Alpacas at Hillberry after being sheared.
Alpaca family at hillberry farm cooling down in the pond
Alpaca Julia with her baby Molly, born on the 19th October at Hillberry Farm
Julia and her son Pepe, who is now 6 months old, having dinner on a cold frosty day.
Alpaca Mario on a frosty December day.
Molly and polly, baby alpacas born at Hillberry Farm. They are the first female alpacas to be born here.
Alpaca Coffee and baby Polly, born on the 23rd October 2008 at Hillberry Farm.
Coffee, 10 years old, has had a baby boy, born on the 31st july at 10.15 am. We have named him Mario and he is also doing very well.
Photos of our new Baby Alpaca Leo, with his mother Summer. Leo was born on the 6th May at Hillberry Farm.
A New Female alpaca called Summer has arrived, she is 2 years old and will be a companion for Marco. Marco is a year old male.
Julia, 2 years old, has had her first baby boy, born on the 30th July at 9.30 am. We have named him Pepe, he is doing very well.
Bob Shaw shearing Tommy the alpaca at Hillberry farm, with Marco checking on progress

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