Ask Daryl: I’d like to start raising alpacas but I do not have any land. Any suggestions?

Find out the answer…

115 Ribbons in Eleven Major Shows!

Our breeding goal since 1998 is to focus on raising the highest quality huacaya alpacas as evidenced by outstanding pedigrees…Click for more…

Adventures in Peru!

In November of 2009 I was able to make my first two week visit to Peru with a medical and dental team comprised mainly of alpaca owners through the Quechua Benefit organization. [Pictures included in this post!]

Ask Daryl: Can I own just one alpaca?

Alpacas need companionship of at least one other alpaca in order to thrive. They are herd oriented and do best when they feel safe (which is in numbers). If a person wants to grow their herd and can only afford one female many times a gentle gelded male may be the answer for companionship as [...]

SHOW FLEECE SKIRTING: GET THOSE CABA CLASSIC SHOW FLEECES SKIRTED AND MEET THE FIBER BARISTA!

Frieda Schieber, the fiber barista, is willing to skirt and prepare your fleeces FREE OF CHARGE as long as you abide by the following: 1. Bring your fleeces to one of the following farms/ranches. 2. Be prepared to pay $30 Fleece Show Registration Fee for each fleece entered in the CABA Classic Show. The cost [...]

Ask Daryl: What does an alpaca eat?

Alpacas prefer to graze out in the open spaces and will consume…

Ask Daryl: I’ve heard alpaca owners refer to “handle” when talking about fiber. What is it and why is it important?

Handle refers to the way the fiber feels to the touch.  Since alpacas are a fiber animal, handle is one of the most important components to breed for.  The best handles are the result of consistency of  a fine fleece.  The best handles result in the best profits for alpaca finished goods.   In the alpaca [...]

Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival – Sept 26 & 27

Canby, OR Fairgrounds. Click for more…

National Alpaca Farm Days

Columbia Mist Alpacas will be open to the general public. Click for more…

Alpaca Affaire Northwest – Sept 12 & 13

The oldest Composite Show in the United States. Click for more…

CMA gives back…



For many years we have volunteered our time to many causes ranging from soup kitchens to church youth groups. As we planned for retirement we could not think of anything better than to retool ourselves to volunteer our time and money in new ways as we became older. More...

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