Lotis Alpacas

06/03/2026

05/17/2026

Shearing Day 2026 is in the books!!! Thank you to Dave for helping and thank you John Kruchoski and Kathryn Ann for working with us to get it done yesterday. Critters were glad to get their winter coats off with the 80+ temps yesterday!!

05/09/2026

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05/05/2026

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Thinking about adding alpacas to your farm or family?

It’s an exciting step, but one that comes with real responsibility. Alpacas thrive in a herd environment and should never be kept alone. Starting with three or four helps them feel secure, social, and at ease.

They rely on you every day for proper shelter, fresh food and water, routine health care, and ongoing management. Their care doesn’t pause for weekends or vacations—and with a lifespan of 20+ years, it’s a long-term commitment worth planning for.

If you’re exploring what alpaca ownership really looks like, start here:
https://www.alpacainfo.com/academy/alpaca-handbook

Photo by Bent Pine Alpaca Farm (and store)

04/09/2026

Since we have been involved in the alpaca industry for 17 years we are passionate about its past, present and future. Check out this documentary that is in the works.

What if the alpaca holds the key to our future? Life Is Better With Alpacas is a cinematic journey into the mystical Peruvian highlands where connection, tradition, and the growing tensions between ancient wisdom collides with a modern world in overdrive.

04/02/2026

If you're a current alpaca owner, a perspective alpaca owner or someone just looking for something fun to do we highly recommend attending a show.

03/28/2026

Why is alpaca softer and not itchy like wool....take a look.....

FUN FACT FRIDAY! 😉

Why alpaca fibre is less prickly than sheep’s wool. 🤓

👉 Alpaca fibre has very smooth handle. This is partly due to the scale structure (or cuticles) of the fibres that protrude less from the fibre shalt than those of sheep. This means that the fibre feels less prickly when wearing!

Compare each of the fibre types shown in the illustration… Polyester fibres and silk are super smooth (towards the right) while on the left you can see that coarse wool fibres have very prominent scales protruding from the surface of the fibre. Finer wool, although it has a smaller diameter fibre, still has much more prominent scales than alpaca or cashmere. On this photo, I think alpaca looks smoother than cashmere…?

Anyway, now you know why many people who can’t wear wool can wear cashmere or alpaca. I’m one of them! (Lanolin is another part of the story…but we’ll save that for another day…)

02/13/2026

Why should you wear alpaca??? Natural fibers like alpaca are generally better than synthetics (polyester, nylon, acrylic) due to superior breathability, comfort, and environmental benefits. They are biodegradable, renewable, and eco-friendly. Unlike synthetic materials, which are petroleum-based and release harmful microplastics, natural fibers offer better temperature regulation, moisture-wicking properties, and fewer toxins for the skin.