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Valuing the past, breeding for the future is the mission on Heritage Farm. We are a small alpaca farm in North Central Indiana that takes pride in our rural heritage as we specialize in breeding high quality suri alpacas with the goal of continuous herd improvement.

If you are new to alpacas, we invite you to check out our new 50-page book "ALPACAS - a Getting Started Guide". This guide covers many aspects of alpaca ownership. For details on how to order this guide, click the "Products for Sale" link under the "Our Current Sales List" section on the main page.

Situated on 120 acres of Indiana's agricultural heartland, Heritage Farm is located just 60 minutes north of the Indianapolis, between Lafayette and Kokomo. We are easy to get to and invite you to call and visit.

Our 19th century farm boasts several historic structures including a century old red hip-roofed barn and a 150-year-old hand hewn log cabin. In addition to having animals you can interact with, we love to educate people about alpacas and the joys of alpaca ownership.

When we discovered alpacas a few years ago, we immediately started researching these amazing, gentle animals. We found out how easy they are to care for, how attractive their personalities are, how easy they are on the land, and appreciated the investment potential of owning alpacas. We were hooked! Alpaca ownership is fantastic for the whole family because kids can be actively involved in EVERY aspect of the alpaca lifestyle!

We invite you to contact us with your questions and inquiries about alpacas and alpaca ownership. We'd be happy to schedule a farm visit with you as well, so you can see first-hand the gentle, curious nature of these animals.

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 100 and 200 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