ALPACAS

We began raising Alpacas in December 2004, starting our herd with 3 females. We now have 12 alpacas and one llama grazing happily in our pastures.

Alpacas, members of the Camelid family are originally from the Andes Mountains. They have a very thick fleece to provide protection from the harsh mountain climate. We raise our alpacas for their fiber which is prized by handspinners and knitters. There are 22 natural colors; we have black, charcoal, whites and browns. Each Alpaca gives us between 3 and 6 lbs of fiber once a year.

We either millspin or handspin our fiber. Millspinning is done by local farms in the Northeast. We also offer local sheep wool from farmers in Dutchess County. Any dyed yarn that is for sale is hand-dyed here on the farm using a low acid (vinegar) dye.

Currently available: Alpaca roving and skeins.

For more information, call 845-266-5042 or email HahnFarm1@aol.com.