Our Alpaca Herd
Our herd has slowly grown and we try to ensure that we make the correct decisions each year with our mating programme, with careful consideration always given when choosing a partner for each lady. We currently have a herd of 20 alpacas. consisting of breeding females, young females, stud males and pet males.
Each alpaca has its own personality—some are shy and gentle, others are a bit more curious and always the first to come over and say hello. We really enjoy getting to know them as individuals.
We put a lot of care into looking after them appropriately, making sure they’re healthy, comfortable, and well cared for all year round.
Whether they’re out in the field or wandering over to see what you’re up to, they’re a big part of what makes this place special.
The Pygmy Goats
Allpa is a growing farm of not only alpacas but also Pygmy Goats. Our pygmy goats bring plenty of character and fun to the farm. Small in size but big in personality, they’re always up to something—whether it’s climbing, playing, or coming over to see if you’ve brought them a treat.
You’ll often find them following you along the fence line or watching everything going on around them.
We keep them in a safe, secure space with plenty of room to explore, climb, and relax. They have access to shelter, fresh water, and a balanced diet to keep them happy and healthy.
Just like our alpacas, they’re an important part of daily life here and add a lot of energy and charm to the herd.
Please get in touch if you would like further information regarding pygmy goats.
Biosecurity on our fields
Keeping our animals healthy is a top priority, and good biosecurity plays a big part in that. Biosecurity simply means taking sensible steps to reduce the risk of disease being brought onto or spread around the farm.
Protecting our animals from diseases such as TB (tuberculosis) is extremely important to us. Although TB is more commonly associated with cattle, alpacas and goats can also be affected, so we take extra care to reduce any potential risk.
We have biosecurity measures in place across our fields.
We also limit contact between our alpacas and outside animals, and any new arrivals are carefully monitored before being introduced to the herd. Equipment is kept clean and, where possible, not shared between different groups of animals without proper cleaning.
Simple measures like these make a big difference and help us keep our alpacas safe, healthy, and happy.