QuakersCroft Alpacas

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Why Alpacas?

A few years ago we met a couple, Bob and Lesley Rawlins, and on a visit to their farm we were very excited to see they had completed their Log Cabin Home, something we had dreamed of for many years. Whilst there we were introduced to Alpacas. They had been breeding them for several years, and the more we saw them the more the interest grew. After much discussion and becoming more and more fascinated by these wonderful creatures, our decision was made.

Boys 2 July 07

We purchased our foundation herd of 4 pregnant females in November 2004 and QuakersCroft Alpacas was born.

In 2005 we met Nick and Sue Atkins of Atkins Alpacas, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, and purchased 3 Males to swell the herd. We started our breeding programme and by the end of the Summer, 3 little Male Crias (baby alpacas) arrived safe and sound. Sadly one of our girls aborted along the way, something which can happen and you should be aware of. Alpacas can re-absorb their foetus, so in 2006, we invested in a Pregnancy Scanner, so that we can keep a regular check on our girls, so as not to waste any breeding time. (The gestation period is 11 1/2 months, so by scanning, you can keep a check on your girls, and re-mate earlier should you need to).

In 2006 with our herd growing and learning more and more about these curious creatures, it was evident we needed to be on site with them, and in January we were granted 5 years temporary planning permission and moved into our mobile home in March.