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Forget the yarns... look at how cute they are!

Simply adorable......

I know they are so sweet. I hope they treat them well.

My friend had one growing up and she would follow and hang out with us all day, her name was Gaby.

I have an alpaca farm next door to my house--yes in Westchester, just an hour from Manhattan. The alpacas are adorable and the sweaters, etc. that they produce are amazing. They're in Yorktown:

http://www.farawayfarmalpacas.com/

feeding them is a lot of fun. they're in the petting parts of the nyc zoos. it tickles.

So cute!!

Such a sweet face.

djs I am jealous I love the Westchester area and Faraway Farms is heavenly, I was there looking at a horse with my friend.

I can't wait to go there. Thanks djs, I will be exploring your blog to learn about Westchester.

I love alpacas. So adorable!

Daddy - I want an Alpaca and I want it NOW!

LoriSF, thanks, it is lovely. Having lived in the city all my life I still can't believe I have a barn outside and horses and alpacas next door. I love it!

Kate(NC): The area has a lot to offer. My blog tries to give a round-up what is going on. I hope you enjoy it.

djs I am at that place right now really getting tired of city living even though SF is a small city by comparison to Manhattan. I hope to visit the area again soon, especially this time of year.

Kate- all I can say is go! Mead Farm is nice to visit too, they have pick-your-own and this time a year you cannot beat the apples of the East Coast. The whole area is beautiful.

I've always wanted one... :(
My husband doesn't have the highest opinion of them though... grrr!

Thank you for this info. I went to an alpaca show once with friends and the alpacas are so special! I look forward to visiting a farm to see some.

I went to Machu Picchu a couple of years ago and made a stop at an Alpaca farm. I bought a beautiful Alpaca coat which is extremely soft, warm and waterproof. I bought a couple of sweaters as well. They are such fun animals and all over the place in Peru. :) I absolutely LOVE my coat! Thanks for sharing!

I bought a beautiful alpaca coat from Talbots but it did not fit. fortunately, my daughter, the vegan, could wear it. She was at first reluctant because she doesn't want to wear any animal product if the animal has been hurt in the production. I didn't think alpacas were harmed in the removal of their wool.

My company, Cheeky Living works with artisans in the Peruvian Andes to product handwoven and handwoven throws and fashion accessories. My products are currently sold through Faraway Farm Alpacas (http://www.farawayfarmalpacas.com/) in Yorktown Heights and Spruce Ridge Farm (http://www.spruceridgefarm.com/) in Old Chatham, New York.

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Karen

I know they can be mean and spit. But they are so darn cute I don't care.

"I didn't think alpacas were harmed in the removal of their wool."

Alpacas, like sheep, were bred for wool production.

If they're not shorn of their wool in the spring, they can develop serious health issues - They can become mighty uncomfortable or ill in the heat of summer under all that wool, and insects/larvae can also take up residence within the wool if it isn't shorn. (Imagine a 4-legged Rastafarian w/ dreadlocks covering his entire body living outdoors: You get the picture...)

That said, misshaps happen - Just like when your husband shaves, alpacas and sheep can get nicked in the process too.
They heal.

bepsf its more about the handlers and the conditions of where they live I seen great and unfortunately not great.

sally305 they don't all spit and but they are sensitive creatures even though they come from rugged territories in SA.

I adore alpacas and would love to have one on my dream farm one day. There's a few places near my home that have them.

Yes, they do spit when they feel threatened.

And did you know they have to remove their "fighting teeth" because they will castrate their pasture mates? Saw that on dirty jobs. Ick.