About

Safehouse Farm Alpacas is a small family run Illinois alpaca farm located. Located in the quaint town of Barrington, IL. we’re nestled near the six hundred acre Lake County Cuba Marsh Preserve, amid vaulting century old oaks and giant elms. Our home dates back to pre-Civil war times and an Underground Railroad tunnel runs from below the main house to the woods behind it. Once employed as a safe haven for escaping slaves, Public Enemy Number One – Baby Face Nelson and his gang used the tunnel in the 1930s as a secret escape route to flee from G-Men. After Nelson’s demise, the FBI bricked up the openings and collapsed the tunnel. Hence the name “Safehouse Farm.”

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What We Do With the Fiber

What do we do the our alpaca herd’s annual fiber yield, you ask? Well it depends on the what part of the animal the fiber is from and the degree of fineness and uniformity of the fleece.  We typically use three main fiber processors: NAAFP, the Alpaca Blanket Project and Ingrid’s Rugs. There are other fantastic options out there like AFCNA and CIABA so breeders have plenty of choice.

Most of our fiber will get processed into luxurious end products like skeins of yarn, scarves and blankets. The coarser fiber will get processed into incredibly warm and durable socks and rugs.

Like we always say, “If your alpaca must be sheared yearly, it is doing its job. Are you doing yours?”

 

Alpaca Facts

 

  • There are two types of alpacas — the Huacaya with fluffy fleece and the Suri with long silky locks.
  • Alpacas are beautiful and come in over 22 colors
  • They are about 36″ tall at the withers and weigh about 150-175 pounds.
  • Alpacas are adaptable to varied habitat, successfully being raised from Australia to Alaska and from 15,000 feet to sea level.
  • Alpacas have a relatively long and trouble-free reproductive life span.
  • Alpaca’s are easy on the land because their feet are padded and leave the pasture undamaged.
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Illinois Alpaca Farm

SafeHouse Farm Alpacas in a Barrington, Illinois Alpaca Farm committed and passionate about breeding only the highest quality alpacas. Our uncompromising breeding program ensures that our Huacaya alpacas produce the finest offspring and fleece possible. All of our alpacas possess pedigrees from nationally and often internationally recognized bloodlines. We only breed our dams to the top herd sires. Not only does this ensure better future generations of alpacas but it also ensures the future value of your investment. You will find many legendary bloodlines at Safehouse Farm Alpacas.

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“I Never Knew There Was An Illinois Alpaca Farm.”

We hear that all the time. The fact is that there are nearly 100 alpaca farms in Illinois and Illinois is a great place for alpacas. The climate is perfect for raising alpacas and Illinois pastures are a great economical source of food.

Our small alpaca farm size ensures that each animal receives the personal attention necessary for a long and productive life. This commitment is reflected on our award winning herd sires and dams. The goal of our breeding program is to produce20-20-20 – micron count under 20 into maturity, a CV under 20 and annual shear weights of 20 pounds in a rainbow of natural color. We offer a full range of services including alpaca sales, breeding, consulting services and new breeder support. All of our clients receive superior service.

Whether you’re just researching the industry, performing due diligence on alpacas as an investment, ready to make your first alpaca purchase or you’re an experienced breeder please don’t hesitate to call us or visit our Barrington, Illinois alpaca farm only 30 minutes from Chicago O’hare airport. We would love to hear from you.

Thanks for visiting us!
- Everyone at Safehouse Farm Alpacas

Call Us: 224.239.3996 the first Illinois Alpaca Farm you should call.

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