Alpaca Potpourri
Alpacas are a fascinating subject. the more you learn the more you want to learn. Here is just a sampling of some interesting facts and information we have learned.
Alpaca Fiber
Alpaca fiber has all the best qualities of some of the world's most luxurious fibers with added benefits that those fibers can not begin to match. It is time for this unique fiber to take its place on the global fashion stage.
General information
Who raises alpacas?
Alpaca owners and breeders come from all walks of life. Many are doctors, financial advisors, educators, or cattle farmers, to name a few. Some raise
Alpaca owners and breeders come from all walks of life. Many are doctors, financial advisors, educators, or cattle farmers, to name a few. Some raise
History of Alpaca
The gentle alpaca has been the delightful resident of the Andes Mountains for millennium. It is a privilege that Americans now have the opportunity to become a part of their history and thus share their fiber with the world
History of AOBA and alpacas in the United States
Prior to 1980, alpacas existed in the U.S. but those were confined mostly to zoological parks. The first known private importation of alpacas occurred in 1980 when Richard and Kay Patterson purchased a herd of ten animals from England. Dr. Ralph Uber purchased the herd from the Pattersons in 1982 and added additional alpacas purchased from a zoo in Canada. In 1984 an import Chile
Starting Up
There is always room in this young industry for new breeders with an eye for quality and a desire to achieve it. Take advantage of the many resources available to become a good steward of the alpaca's future.
Featured Event
Store Grand Opening
The Rosehaven Alpacas Store is finally opened! Click learn more to find out about our signature fabric, yarn and more...
Rosehaven Cria
Rosehaven's Royal Blush
Peruvian Blush is a lovely Rose-grey girl with her heart on her chest!!! look at that picture. just lovely. She took a first at Empire Extravaganza in October of 2011. And followed that with a 2nd at the New England Classic a couple of weeks later. We love this cross that we have from Derwydd's Wine and Derwydd's Luciano. She is a beauty.