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Bellasera Alpacas
WHAT IS
AN ALPACA?
The alpaca
is a domesticated member of the camelid family, and a cousin of the llama.
Alpacas have large, expressive eyes, a short triangular muzzle, a sheep-dog mop
of hair over the brow, and abundant fine fiber. These sweet and gentle animals
come in a broad spectrum of colors, more than any other livestock. They grow to
weigh about 150 pounds and can live 25 years or more. A female alpaca bears
only one offspring a year after an 11-month gestation period. (The offspring is
called a cria.)
According to well-known judge, Mike Safley, "This is the
total package". Euclid is out of the very well-known sire Mr. President. He is
1/2 Accoyo, full Peruvian. If you are looking for incredible fleece, excellent
composition and a sweet temperament, this is your "Total Package".
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Awards:
- Color Champ 2002 -
Jubilee MAPACA - Harrisburg, PA
- Color Champ 2002 -
Sprin Fling - Neenah, WI
- 1st. Place 2002 -
Jubilee MAPACA - Harrisburg, PA
- 1st. Place 2002 -
Spring Fling - Neenah, WI
- 1st. Place 2002 -
Virginia Classic - VA
- 1st Place 2002 -
AOBA National - Composite Class - Louisville, KY
- Special Award - Best
Handle - Empire Extravaganza - Syracuse, NY
We are not currently accepting stud fees for
Euclid.
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Our farm is 15 acres with a
7,000 square foot barn and three new run-in sheds.
Bellasera Farm will accept
visitors beginning in September 2005. Please call to make a reservation. Groups
are welcome. Visit
our web site to see more about Bellasera Alpacas and to get directions
when planning a visit to our farm.
Use our form to
give some specifics about your interest in Alpacas.
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Currently there are about 1.5 million alpacas in South America
with the heaviest concentration in the Altiplano, or high altitude regions of
southern Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Except for zoos, alpacas were not imported
into the U.S. until 1984. Now it is estimated there are approximately 50,000
alpacas in North America.
Because
of their small size and easy care, alpacas are ideal animals to raise on small
acreage. Six to eight alpacas may be stocked comfortably on a single acre. If
there is a problem to be faced in caring for alpacas, it is in keeping them
cool during the summer months. Their heavy fleece that does not naturally shed
make hot weather difficult for alpacas. Many breeders rely on fans, readily
available water and regular shearing to help their alpacas tolerate the
heat.
Alpaca fiber (wool) is so soft that it is very highly
prized by designers around the world for blankets, suits and sweaters. Alpaca
wool has no lanolin like sheep wool so it can be washed and spun immediately
after shearing.
This is an investment you can hug! |
Visit Bellasera
Alpaca Farm in Union Bridge, Maryland.
To make an appointment call:
410-635-3862 OR
Visit
our web site for more information.
Bellasera Alpaca
Farm
9630 Clemsonville Rd.
Union Bridge, MD. 21791
410-635-3862
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