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Welcome to Havenfield Farm Alpacas. We would love to have you come by for a personal visit. After two years of hard searching, my 57 acre farm, which is now known as Havenfield, was purchased in May of 2000. The farm had been let go, and the fields were completely fallow. We have done all the improvements on our own, and love the country lifestyle. I have always had a strong passion for animals and have been involved with cats, dogs, and horses for over 35 years. Researching endlessly for a profitable farming business, I discovered alpacas. The search ended there, and several months later, the first purchase was made. I have fallen in love with these magical creatures! Being deeply involved in every aspect of their care, I learned much in the early years. I have dedicated my breeding program, striving to create the best total package possible. I strongly believe in the North American Alpaca. By combining the genetic strengths of animals from Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, I believe we can have the best of all worlds. Some people may differ from my opinion, but I urge you to look at the complete picture of the animal. An animal's country of origin does not make that alpaca superior or inferior to another. Study the animal's fleece, conformation, coverage and disposition. My theories have proven true for Havenfield, and I been rewarded by great success in the show ring. We took eight animals and several fleeces to the National Show our first year and came home with eleven ribbons--including 3 first Places! Our second year was even more astounding when we continued our success and two of our males took first place and won their National Championships! Our multi-colored female also took first place in her class (no championship was offered). Havenfield Farm offers diversified bloodlines, and has combined many of the top genetics in the country to produce the best total quality animals I can. I have worked very hard to make my alpacas happy and content in their environment.
I interact with our alpacas on a daily basis. None of Havenfield's animals are identified with ear tags or neck collars. We know each alpaca's name, personality, habits and temperament. By knowing each individual so well, we have been able to identify problems very early on, and avoid what could be a dangerous health situation for the animal. Our crias are handled often and usually begin halter training at a few weeks of age. We enjoy training each animal and have turned some unmanageable imports into pleasant, easily worked with, well-adjusted animals. By creating a happy, healthy, low stress environment for our alpacas, we have found them responding to our interactions in a more positive way. We encourage people to take disposition and temperament seriously when choosing and breeding their alpacas. People should visit as many farms as they can during their initial research. Compare what you see, and make purchases from breeders you are comfortable with, and who offer strong support. I know many different breeders, and if I do not have what you are looking for currently, I will know someone who does. I will work closely with our clients, and share whatever knowledge we can, to help make you successful. Whether you are looking to just start your alpaca business, or looking to add to your existing herd, I can help. For it is in your success that I will feel Havenfield has succeeded. By doing this, I'm also comfortable that these wonderful animals will get the care, love and attention that they so much deserve.