Our Mission

To develop a high quality herd of black and coloured alpacas without colour contamination. Alpacas will demonstrate excellent conformation and fine fleece characteristics as a result of careful selective breeding whilst remaining healthy and hardy. All fibre produced supports the British Alpaca Fibre Industry.

We believe in providing the best for our alpacas...

Robust biosecurity measures to ensure healthy happy alpacas.

Stocking rates of only 2 alpacas per acre to maximise health and normal roaming behaviour.

Herd health planning with our Veterinary Surgeon, revised annually. Accurate, up to date records to view.

A short breeding season to maximise cria health (from May through to end July only).

Plasma bank from our own herd.

Free choice mineral buckets for all our stock to optimise health in addition to a camelid complete feed.

Halter training for all of our alpacas using kind and respectful methods.

Shearing during May / June only.

Soil and grass analysis for optimum pasture health. We also make our own hay.

Research and development projects in all aspects of camelid care.

Development of estimated breeding values for our own herd.

and peace of mind for our clients...

Experienced knowledgeable alpaca breeder and Registered Veterinary Nurse

No obligation, friendly, comprehensive advice

24 hour back up, indefinitely, for our clients

Consultancy and farm set up service

Introductory days, Husbandry workshops and 1 to 1 training

Collection and delivery service using DEFRA approved transport - Animal transport Licence Holder

Shearing contacts

Pregnancy determination using dopplar and ultrasound methods

Top quality herd sires from around the world providing strong genetics available for drive by stud services subject to herd health status

Alpacas for sale....

BAS quality females of all ages and colours with health certificates

future herd sires and working stud males

Halter trained BAS registered males, as companions / pets / fibre animals

Other items available to buy,,,,

Alpaca fleece and fibre products for sale

Stockists of mineral feed, colostrum, mineral buckets, hay and other essentials

Alpaca Handling Equipment for sale, from hurdles, catch pens and the system as designed by us!

Alpaca Power - Home of the Chalford Herd

After much research, we started with a small herd of female alpacas in 2002.  In collaboration with other UK breeders, and using only the best genetics,we have built a much larger herd of quality breeding stock.  Selective breeding ensures the continued improvement of our alpacas.  We are achieving a herd of the highest quality in both conformation and fleece characteristics, and today our prize winning and Champion animals are proof of this. We are based in South Gloucestershire and our purpose built farm provides the ideal premises in which to develop our herd further and assist our clients with a comprehensive range of services. Alpaca Power has the knowledge base to help you achieve your goal whether it be owning these unique animals as pets or joining the national breeding programme and developing your own breeding herd.        

Alpaca Power is owned and managed by Helen, an experienced, Qualified Veterinary Nurse.  She has a wealth of knowledge of animal husbandry and can give valuable advice on how to look after and get the best from your alpacas. We are constantly developing new ideas and products to support alpacas and owners alike. We select stud males of the highest quality from around the world for use in our progressive breeding program; ensuring our clients have access to top genetics.We handle and train our animals using kind and respectful methods, resulting in calm, unstressed and easy to manage stock. We also support both local and national fibre initiatives in order to promote and market this exclusive product. All our alpacas are of the huacaya breed and, while we stock most colours, our core herd is made up of high quality solid black animals. Our blacks have done extremely well in the show ring and in 2008 Alpaca Power won the British Alpaca Futurity 2008 Small Breeder's award for the best results at this prestigious event. During 2009 we imported a small group of males and females from America to enhance our black and coloured bloodlines.

Supporting you...

We fully appreciate the many decisions which you will need to make before you purchase your alpacas.

If you would like to visit the farm and talk through your options, without obligation, we would be delighted to see you and help in any way we can. We offer a comprehensive service including specialist advice and support.  Animals bought from us come complete with as much practical husbandry training as required and 24 hour backup service.

Do please contact us to plan your visit so we can make sure we are available.

Where to find us...

Alpaca Power is based in South Gloucestershire, 30 minutes north of Bristol.  We are 15 minutes from the M4, M5, M32 motorways and are within easy reach of Avon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Worcestershire and South Wales. 

The farm is custom built and provides excellent facilities for the management of our alpacas.  Our clients and visitors always receive a very warm welcome and there is ample parking and plenty of space for trailers. Courses, Workshops and Sale Days can be held undercover in our barns when the weather conspires against us!