Come See Our Alpacas
Alpacas in Montgomery County at Walkapaca Farm, Eldorado, North Carolina
What is an alpaca?
Alpacas have their roots as a cherished part of the Inca culture of South America. They are native to the Andes Mountains region of Chile, Bolivia and Peru. The alpaca is one of four species of South American camelids (the others are the llama, vicuna and guanaco). Alpacas were first imported to the US in 1984. The importation from South America has been closed since 1998 in order to develop a stable national herd. There are two types of alpacas, the Huacaya and the Suri. The Huacaya’s dense fleece grows straight out from its body and gives them a soft fluffy look. The Suri has a straight fiber that hangs and is noted for its bright shine/luster. Their fleece is the world’s finest and luxurious. It is as soft as cashmere and warmer, lighter and stronger than wool. Walkapaca Farm raises Huacaya Alpacas.
Their fleece has approximately 22 natural colors. The lifespan of an alpaca is roughly 20 years. The gestation is approximately 11.5 months. Adult alpacas typically weigh between 120-200 pounds. They are gentle and easy to handle and train. They use communal dung piles which makes it easy to clean up. They are modified ruminants and very efficient utilizers of feed and forage. Here in the southeast they can be housed at 6-10 per acre. The biggest challenge is keeping the animals cool as they are prone to heat stress
Our Alpacas
"D. Accoyo Degas"
Walkapaca Farm has a beautiful Multicolored male, named D. Accoyo Degas who is a National Grand Champion from The Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association National Show in 2006, Mufti Color Champion Division. He also won Double Grand Champion Ohio Triple Crown, the same year. Degas was shown at The Carolina Alpaca Celebration 2007 at The Cabarrus Arena in Concord and placed first in his division. Degas is half Accoyo and weighs a handsome 198 pounds. He will stand his first year at an introductory fee of $1,500.
Degas is a proven herdsire with a terrific, macho disposition and perfect confirmation. His size is over 200#. He has lots of bone and a very bold crimp with lots of density and staple length.
- Fiber statistics: fineness 18 AFD, SD 3.7, CV 16.1%
- Comfort Factor 99%, Fibers >30-2.9%
- AOBA Reserve Grand Champion 2006
- Double Grand Champion Ohio Triple Crown 2006
- 1st Place Carolina Alpaca Celebration 2007
Walkapaca Farm has 14 alpacas altogether. Two beautiful white import females are from the Macusani Region of Peru; other young females are white, beige, fawn, brown, and black (still hoping for that grey); One herd sire and two up and coming herd sires with excellent breeding. Walkapaca Farm offers sales, stud service and boarding on our 27 acres next to Uwharrie National Forest. Contact us to find out more!