About Alpacas
Alpacas were a cherished treasure of the ancient Incan civilization and played a central role in the Incan culture that was located on the high Andean Plateau and mountains of South America. Alpacas were first imported to the United States in 1984. Alpacas are now being successfully raised and enjoyed throughout North America and abroad. There are two types of alpacas - the Huacaya and the Suri. The lifespan of the alpaca is about 20 years and gestation is 11.5 months. Alpacas eat grasses and chew a cud. Adult alpacas are about 36" tall at the withers and generally weigh between 130 and 180 pounds. They are gentle and easy to handle. Alpacas don't have incisors, horns, hooves or claws. Clean-up is easy since alpacas deposit droppings in only a few places in the paddock. They require minimal fencing and can be pastured at 5 to 10 per acre.

The Lifestyle
The joy, ease of care and potential profitability of raising alpacas has attracted people from many walks of life to become breeders. For some, alpacas are a primary source of income, for others a part-time business venture, but a source of pleasure for both. Young couples with children can enjoy the benefits of owning and caring for alpacas as a rewarding family experience. People who have raised their kids and are seeking a business and lifestyle to enjoy as they approach retirement are often owners. Ultimately, whether making the switch from a fast-paced, corporate way of life, or adding alpacas to an already established rural setting, breeding these unique, gentle animals can provide both income and pleasure, all included in a peaceful, stress-free lifestyle.

Alpacas have brought impressive financial returns to families all across America, but it's the fun and hands-on nature of this lifestyle that has really captivated people searching for a simpler and more rewarding way of life. If this lifestyle sounds good to you, contact us today for more information!

Our Featured Alpacas (see sales list for complete list of alpacas for sale)

We invite you to check out some of the fine suri alpacas at Heritage farm.  Below are some of our listings.  Click the names of the alpacas to link to the most accurate information . 

Suri Bred Females  

MFI Eliza - Bred Female - Proven
This pretty suri is the daughter of brown herdsire Peruvian Ricardo which sold at the 2004 Breeder's Choice auction last October. She is a beautiful package, especially if you are looking to raise colored suris! She has nicely penciled fawn locks, a trademark of her famous sire. Eliza is bred to our award winning 3/4 Accoyo Herdsire, SBS Argonaut. The combination of Argo's Luster and density and Eliza's locks and color should produce an outstanding cria!  (more)

WFA Dahlia Ro Jo - Bred Female - Proven
Dahlia is the complete colored Suri package(medium brown Sire & Grandsire, dark fawn Dam) with a fine locked fleece. She has 3 cria on the ground, a medium brown male, a bay black female and most recently, a proud white male. An easy birther, good milker, and excellent mother, she is a producer with an excellent track record. Dahlia is bred to our award winning 3/4 Accoyo Herdsire, SBS Argonaut. (more)

Suri Males

HFS Accoyo Liberty's Patriot - Juvenile Male
Patriot is a proud young suri male out of full Accoyo Donner. He has excellent pencil locks, great luster and is very dense at this young age. His spunk and energy have him ruling over the rest of the crias. He has inherited great bone from his sire, especially in the fullness of his legs. (more...)

HFS Firecracker - Juvenile Male
Firecracker is a full Peruvian, medium fawn male out of the outstanding stud, Sweet Foxfire Jax. He is turning out to be a fantastic young herdsire prospect. His conformation is flawless. Incredible penciled locks and remarkable luster "explode" from this high energy cria. (more...)

Ravada's Galaxy - Juvenile Male
Galaxy is great young male with good conformation and a sweet personality. He is mostly beige with some multi-color in his topnot. He has nice consistent fiber. Galaxy has been handled extensively by 4-H'ers since birth and is one of the most pleasant alpacas in the herd. (more...)