Alpaca...it's all in the fibre.

“Once you go alpaca, you don’t go backa”

Alpacas have been around for centuries being farmed in South America and was once reserved for royalty. Since 1984 alpacas have been in North America and the industry is booming with these fibre producing animals. Alpaca is stronger than sheep's wool and warmer. It is one of the finest fibres in the world and has little or no lanolin which makes it allergen free. Another reason for alpaca being hypo allergenic is the processing method. When processing alpaca, we use an Eco scour that is environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Most people who react to sheep's wool do not react to alpaca. Alpaca is a fibre of choice for those who have difficulties with other natural fibres. It is very soft and contains microscopic air pockets which create lightweight clothing and products with great insulation values. Most people can wear alpaca right next to their skin. It is a wonderful lightweight luxurious fibre, almost cashmere like.

Alpacas raised on farms in Canada are relatively "organic". Alpaca farmers do not use any harsh chemicals on the animals to deal with parasites. Our customers enjoy the alpaca products that we sell in at our on farm store The Fleece Station.

Our clients state that when sleeping with an alpaca duvet they experience a healthy, comfortable and restful sleep with 100% natural and organic Alpaca wool comforters. Perfect for those who are allergic to feathers or synthetics? Alpaca fibre is also dust mite resistant. Alpaca fibre will not over- or under-heat underneath you, so on warm nights, you sleep soundly to wake up to a fresh morning. Our customers love the clothing we sell, providing their allergy suffering loved ones an alternative in clothing, while keeping them warm and feeling like royalty. Our motto is "once you go alpaca, you don't go backa".

To learn more visit us at www.spinningwheelalpaca.com. We really appreciate your referrals and very ecstatic that your children and loved ones can happily wear alpaca with no reactions.

Nancy Hutchinson

The Alpaca Lady

Enniskillen (NE Oshawa), Ontario

nancy@spinningwheelalpacas.com

Thank you for supporting local farmers.

A girl from Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Growing up, I never would have believed my life would end up where I am now.

Born and raised in the Soo, I dream t of being married to a farmer. I loved animals, I really loved animals. I would play in the water for hours at Desbarats Lake (pronounced Debra Lake) for hours looking for snails, crayfish, minnows anything that moved). At the end of my fishing venture, I would release everyone from my red dish. I was fortunate to have cats, a Finnish Bear Hunting Dog Musti (he was my buddy) and a rabbit named Daggit. I would treat these animals like a girl would treat their dolls. They came for boat rides, in the back of my dads cab for the truck, anywhere that I could. I just loved animals, so it seemed the right dream...to one day marry a farmer.
Now, 30 some years later, 700km away from the Soo, I have become the farmer. Yes, raising alpacas is a lifestyle my husband and I have chosen...for our retirement. The one thing is that I retired earlier than anticipated.
We have 48 alpacas (this number goes up and down like a yo-yo as we are breeders), 6 dogs, 3 cats, 2 pigs, 2 ducks, 2 rabbits and a parrot. I am living my dream and LOVE every minute of it. I love dealing with the "crap" I deal with...not what I used to deal with in the political world.
I get back to the Soo every now and then, frustrated by my parents constant complaints "all da money we paid for you to go to university, dis is what you do...pick up Sit"...my parents are of Finnish origin, they wanted to give me everything they did not have growing up, education was part of the package. Needless to say I guess they are disappointed in my career choice. Oh well. As the french say "C'est La Vie".

But as my life unfolds, you will see that living your dream is what life is about. I am very fortunate to have met the greatest man in the world. He puts up with my love of animals, sees the benefits they provide me and still loves me for it. He is in fact my barn-Bi-atch...just kidding honey, you are the best.