Our animals

Our herd consists of 75 pedigree Huacaya alpacas in various colors, which creates a great variety in the pasture. We also have 30 Valais Blacknose sheep, a beautiful long-haired sheep breed from Switzerland.

We continuously professionalize the nutrition, care, and living environment of our animals to optimize their well-being and health.

Every year between April and September, we welcome 20 to 30 foals, all of which come from superior animals with proven bloodlines. As a result, our herd has continued to expand and improve in recent years in terms of wool quality, color, conformation, and temperament.

Huacaya alpacas

Huacaya (pronounced: wacaja) alpacas belong to the camelid family and, unlike the long-haired Suris, have a short, dense coat. In Europe, approximately 90% of all alpacas are Huacaya.

Huacayas originate from the Andes, making them highly resilient to all types of weather. Mares can generally give birth independently. Huacaya alpacas prefer to live in small herds of about 20 animals. Alpacas kept alone can literally die of loneliness.

Each animal requires about 500 square meters of land. They are generally curious and gentle animals. They look incredibly cuddly, but this isn't their nature. They are not likely to spit at people, but they do sometimes spit among themselves to establish hierarchy within the herd.

Huacaya alpacas don't require much care. In the summer, they can get by with sufficient grass, water, and shelter or shade in extreme heat. In the winter, this can be supplemented with hay, alpaca pellets, and soaked beet pulp. Alpacas must be sheared once a year before the summer.

Valais Blacknose

For us, the most beautiful sheep in existence! The Valais Blacknose is a long-haired mountain sheep from the Valais region of Switzerland. These strong, characteristic mountain sheep with black muzzles, ears, knees, and feet have a gentle and sociable temperament and are very self-reliant.

Rams can be recognized by their large, curled horns and flat noses. Ewes have smaller, outward-turning horns. Their lambs are sometimes called "the cutest animals in the world."

It's a joy to welcome a few of them every spring.

Their beautiful long-haired coats can be felted into beautiful floor or wall hangings.