But now the two women have expanded their interests, looking at just how many ways they can use the soft fibers derived from their Suri alpacas to create both beautiful and useful items. Much rarer ...

The alpacas at Two Roots Alpacas Farm are huacaya alpacas, but there are two main types: suri and huacaya. Suri alpacas have long fleece that often resembles dreadlocks, while huacayas sport ...

who is a Huacaya alpaca, and Cecil, Perkunas and Proudlock who are Suri alpacas. 'They are aged from two years to nine years and are more like family pets than farm animals,' says Catherine.