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Weather'd T Ranch
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a Colorado Alpaca Ranch
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The Huacaya dates back to the ancient Incan civilization and history tells us how the alpaca had a central place in their society. In the 1800’s a gentleman by the name of Sir Titus Salt of Saltaire, England rediscovered alpaca fiber……….thus leading us to where we are today.
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Mama watches
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Behind them you see Mr. Warbucks..........our llama. We call him the “big guy” because when he came to the ranch we had 6 female alpacas for him to guard. He was so much larger than the females that we gave him the nickname. He has been a true friend and helper. He knows his job and does it well. |
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Three mail yearlings on a snowy day. |
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The Huacaya was first imported to the United States in 1984 from Chile, Bolivia and Peru. Today there are 133,451 registered Huacaya in the United States and 147,071 registered worldwide.
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The Huacaya fiber grows in soft bunches
which gives the “teddy bear” look. The fiber characteristics are crimp and brightness. The fiber grows perpendicular to the body in uniform bundles.
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Huacaya Fiber
is crimpy, warm
and very soft. |
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Colorado Huacaya Alpacas
For Sale
CLICK HERE |
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