Westhill Alpacas is situated in the beautiful North Dorset countryside. The fields we own were once owned by Rosemary's Uncle and were part of the Courage family farm for many years. We owned the fields for some time before we were able to move to Dorset and it was just over three years ago that the big move took place.
We started keeping alpacas in 2007 with our foundation herd of 2 wethers (gelded males) and two females. This herd has steadily grown and continues to do so! We spend a lot of time with our alpacas and know them all individually - everyone is very different. Our son, Sam, is always on hand to feed and help out with husbandry - particularly if it involves the Quad bike! He also keeps his own herd of Welsh Mountain Sheep.
We are passionate about the welfare of our animals and the alpaca industry as a whole. Life with alpacas is more rewarding than even we ever imagined and to sit with a group in the early evening and watch the cria play together is magical!
We are members of the British Alpaca Society.
Biosecurity is very important to us. All vehicles entering the site are required to pass over disinfectant mats and visitors who come to the paddocks are requested to make use of disinfectant foot baths. None of our alpacas have contact with neighbouring animals.