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About Eagle Bend Alpacas



Image is being processed by ANSet in the rolling hills of the Ohio valley, Eagle Bend Alpacas is the first and largest farm in the northern KY region of the state. The owners, Greg & Linda Salsbury, are both health care professionals by education, who have made a committment to living the rural lifestyle. Farming alpacas on the 1830 historic homestead provides an addition to the community's education of agricultural pursuits.

Home to a herd of over 100 alpacas, the discerning buyer will find superb herdsires of top national genetic lines, most of which are show champions. Foundational females are available for production and many are also champions and blue ribbon winners.

Eagle Bend is a full service farm, providing stud service, agistment, alpaca sales, education, and an onsite Fiber & Gift Shoppe, making available luxurious products made from alpaca fleece. The farm is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 to 3, for tours and/or educational events. At Eagle Bend, we can assist you in making breeding decisions that will enhance the quality of your own program.


Eagle Bend Farm was established in 1830. The farm land itself was given as a land grant to Samuel and Jane Huey when some areas of Kentucky were still hinterlands of Virginia. The Hueys were living near Fort Harrodsburg at the time, and when Indian raids occurred, customarily took refuge in the fort. On one of these occasions, they met Daniel Boone who told them of the rich lands up north with the salt licks and huge bones lying about on the ground.

The Hueys acquired a land grant encompassing over 15,000 acres and moved to what is now Boone County in the area of Big Bone Lick State Park. There they made their home with 12 children. In later years, Samuel died while felling a tree, and Jane died at age 82 when thrown from a horse. Their oldest son, William, became the overseer of their estate, and he chose the present site of Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm to build his home.

The historical antebellum mansion took 3 years to build, with the brick being made on location. William raised four children here and was listed as the twenty second richest man in the state of KY based on his slave holdings. When the War Between the States broke out, William's son, Daniel, fought with the confederate army and lost his life in this war.

In 1870, William's farm was confiscated by the government as a penalty for his disloyalty to the union. His son-in-law, Lewis Conner, acquired the property and held sway here until 1920. Through the following years, the land was slowly divided and sold until the current farm, consisting of 52 acres, now remains. The house is still well-preserved, and stands complete with 8 fireplaces. It is listed on the national and state registries of historical homes.

The property is now home to Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm.