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?”
Living in Palatine and working in Barrington, I’ve driven past your entrance several times and wondered if you are open to visits from the public? Also if you to any interaction with school goups, I teach at Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten in Barrington.
Raising alpacas is a fun side business for our family. Due to our schedule we’re not available to be open to the public. However, we can do visits by appointment only for those interested in owning alpacas. That said, we do open our farm up to the general public every September for National Alpaca Farm Days. We also try to accommodate school groups the best we can. If you’re interested in bringing the class out please call or email us and we’ll try to work out a good day.