Melman the alpaca at Eagle Eye Farm

Walking with the Alpacas: A Stroll You Won't Forget

Curious, gentle and a little bit nosy. Here's why spending time walking with our alpacas is one of the sweetest things you can do on the farm.

Nora at Eagle Eye Farm

Why Alpacas Are Some of the Greenest Animals on the Farm

Soft feet, light appetites and fiber that lasts. Here's why alpacas are a sustainability superstar, plus easy ways to make greener choices at home.

Viper, our Suri alpaca, at Eagle Eye Farm

Huacaya vs. Suri: Meet the Two Types of Alpacas

Teddy bear or dreadlocks? There are two types of alpacas, and they look surprisingly different. Here's how to tell them apart.

From Fleece to Your Feet: How Alpaca Fiber Becomes Something Cozy

Ever wonder how a fluffy alpaca turns into a warm pair of socks? Here's the journey from pasture to finished product.

Brewster's Legacy

Remembering Brewster

This month we said goodbye to Brewster, our beloved award-winning alpaca. Brewster's legacy will keep making a difference for years to come.

Alpaca dressed up for Halloween at Eagle Eye Farm

What Do Alpacas Eat? A Peek at the Herd's Menu

Grass, hay and a stomach with three compartments. Here's what's on the menu for our alpacas, plus some surprising facts about how they eat.

Why Do Alpacas Hum? A Guide to Speaking Alpaca

Hums, clucks, snorts and the occasional alarm call. Here's how to decode what our alpacas are telling each other (and you).

10 Fun Facts About Alpacas

Think you know alpacas? Here are 10 fun facts about our favorite fluffy friends to share on your next visit.

What Makes an Award-Winning Alpaca?

Ever wonder what alpaca judges are looking for? Here's a peek at how alpacas are judged on fleece and conformation, and why we're so proud of our herd.

Why Alpaca Socks Are Worth It

Once you try alpaca socks, regular socks just don't compare. Here's what makes alpaca fiber so special, from warmth to moisture-wicking to that famously soft feel.

Why Alpacas Get a Haircut Every Spring

Fluffy one day, skinny-looking the next! Here's why alpacas get sheared once a year, every spring, and what happens to all that fleece.

Taz the llama at Eagle Eye Farm

Alpaca vs. Llama: How to Tell Them Apart

Same family, very different personalities. Here's how to spot the difference between an alpaca and a llama, with a little help from Taz, our llama.