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RETIREMENT SALE!
All of my alpacas are for sale. Breeding males are $750,
geldings and non-breeding
males $350, females $1400.
Two are pregnant, due the middle of June - no extra for the crias. |
Sylvia Helms
403 Long Ave. Shenandoah
VA 22849
540-421-5608 C
sphelms@buttonwoodalpacas.com
www.buttonwoodalpacas.com
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It's time for me to retire
:-( My relationship with ALPACAS began in the fall of 2001, while searching for a retirement project
which could be both fun AND profitable, and I have enjoyed every minute of it! However, I'm not quite as agile or energetic
as I was then, and there's always plenty or hard work to be done. So I have decided to step aside and let someone else
enjoy these wonderful animals that have become such a big part of my life. Buttonwood Farm has been
a rewarding and enjoyable investment, and I hope that others will continue to enjoy these new generations of alpacas that
I have helped to raise, along with their moms. If
you are just now finding out about these beautiful creatures, please check the many on-line websites for more information,
and especially look at the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association. There are many folks who will help you get
started, and I will be glad to answer any questions that I can.
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Melinda 1033 #803932, F, W, LF proven dob 7/15/98
Miss M's Misty #838254, F W proven dob 6/25/02 These
girls are already talking about their new homes and their babies (due in June!) both bred to Justin Time #1374568, M, TB .
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While we always enjoy just observing them in the pastures, our goal is to produce quality alpacas
with the finest fleece in order to support the fast growing market in this country for this wonderfully soft fiber.
We raise them for their luxurious, soft fleece, which we shear once a year in the spring. These natives of the Peruvian
Andes Mountains are extremely hardy. They have one offspring a year, called a cria, so we pay very close attention to
our breedings. Their beautiful, non allergy producing fiber is spun into yarn and then made into unbelievably fine,
soft garments, such as sweaters, scarves, socks and gloves, blanket and even helmet liners for our troops. It is important
to attend as many seminars as possible, visit other farms, and talk to other breeders to continue to learn about these beautiful
animals. |
If you would like to learn more about these gentle animals, we suggest that you take advantage of
our national breeders association where you will find a national calendar of events, as well as lots of information about ALPACAS as a financial investment
It is also helpful to attend as many seminars as possible. |
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