I have a small herd of 7 alpacas (all boys).
I bought my first three alpacas about 3 years ago and a year later I decided to buy another four more but my interest in alpacas goes back a lot further than that, when I was looking through a fashion magazine and saw these beautiful animals in a large advertisement featuring the most amazing fashion garments made from their fleece.
At first I thought I would not be able to afford to buy them but after reading more about them I found that in was possible.
After making enquiries locally, I was able to acquire a very safe two acre field in Rettendon Essex, very close to where I live so I can check on them every day.
Alpacas are endearing, intelligent and gentle animals, with cute faces and inquisitive natures. Their superfine fleece is totally non-allergenic, and makes wonderful garments.
Alpacas come in a wide range of colours-from white, fawns, browns, greys through to black and multi-coloured. With teddy bear-like faces, big eyes and long lashes, they easily win hearts.
They communicate particularly through tail and ear positions and by making a range of very amusing humming noises.