Alpacas for Sale, Stud Services and Professional Alpaca Training in the UK

New to Alpacas? Start Here

Alpacas are not a simple or low-maintenance livestock choice. Getting the basics right from the start is essential for their welfare and your long-term success.

Our buyer resources guide you through land requirements, herd planning and responsible ownership, helping you avoid common mistakes and move forward with confidence.

Explore Buyer Resources
Home of the Chalford Herd

UK Alpaca Breeder & Training Centre

Alpaca Power is a UK alpaca breeder and training centre based in Gloucestershire, specialising in black and dark coloured Huacaya alpacas.

We provide alpacas for sale, herd sire stud services, and practical alpaca training for owners and breeders across the UK.

With over 20 years’ experience, our approach is built on high herd health, strict biosecurity, and welfare-led management.

We work closely with new and experienced owners to ensure alpacas are selected and managed correctly — with clear goals, realistic expectations, and long-term support.

Thinking about alpacas? Let’s talk it through

Start your alpaca journey with the right advice

Choosing alpacas is about more than buying animals - getting the setup, herd structure and long-term plan right from the beginning makes all the difference.

If you’re considering alpacas, get in touch with a brief outline of your plans. We’ll help you move forward with the right approach from the start.

Visits are by appointment only.

Shepherds Close Farm, Wickwar, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8PE, United Kingdom
Hourglass
20+ years breeding alpacas. Established herd since 2002
Syringe
30+ years veterinary nursing experience. Practical health knowledge you can rely on
Star
Established unique black Huacaya bloodlines. Carefully developed over generations
Checkmark in the shield
High herd health & recognised exemplary biosecurity standards
Book
Internationally delivered alpaca training. Trusted by new and experienced owners

Testimonials

Did a couple of your courses many years ago as a beginner. Learned so much from you. Thank you Helen for all you do.
Kobe E - Social Media
Friendly, knowledgeable and full of practical advice - I left feeling confident and re-energised.
Mandy L - Google Review
We now have a healthy, happy herd — largely thanks to Helen’s guidance and support from the start.
John S - Google Review
An exceptional breeder and mentor - trusted advice on everything from herd setup to choosing the right alpacas.
Maggie S - Google Review
Delivered structured alpaca health and husbandry training internationally, backed by decades of veterinary and breeding experience.
Alison Notley – President, SAABS
Three black alpacas

Share Your Adventures

Instagram
Every alpaca is different.
Alpacas are intelligent animals with individual temperaments. While they are naturally curious and inquisitive, some prefer to keep a little distance. Whilst some may confidently approach people for attention, others prefer space and may not enjoy being cuddled or hand fed.
Clear, honest guidance helps ensure potential owners have realistic expectations about alpaca behaviour from the start. Allowing alpacas to interact on their terms, rather than expecting behaviour some alpacas find uncomfortable, leads to relaxed alpacas and allows for calm, respectful interaction and handling.
#alpacas #animalwelfare #alpacapower #Respect #expectations
Instagram
BAS Affiliate Training - Getting Started with Alpacas – Practical Husbandry Training 

This training day focuses on the fundamentals of alpaca care including feeding, health management, safe handling and halter training.

Perfect for new owners or those wanting to build confidence managing their herd.

📅 6 June
South Gloucestershire

Message for details or to book a place.
Instagram
Responsible breeding is about quality, not quantity.
Responsible alpaca breeding is not about producing as many cria as possible. 
Careful decisions around which animals to breed, how often, and for what purpose are essential for long-term herd health and welfare.
Considered breeding helps ensure alpacas are fit for purpose, and suited to future breeding programmes and the homes they go to.
#alpacas #alpacashelter #animalwelfare #southgloucestershire #alpacabreeder
Instagram
BAS Affiliate Training - Selecting Alpacas & Understanding Breeding 

This training day explores what to look for when selecting alpacas and introduces the basics of breeding, mating and birthing.

Essential for owners thinking about breeding alpacas. 

📅 23 May
South Gloucestershire

Message for details or to reserve a place

#alpacas #alpacatraining #alpacapower #alpacafibre #alpacawelfare
Instagram

Accreditations

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
British Alpaca Society (BAS) Member & Trusted Seller
British Alpaca Society (BAS) Member & Trusted Seller
British Alpaca Society (BAS) Affiliate Trainer
British Alpaca Society (BAS) Affiliate Trainer
Futurity Small Breeder Award Winner 2008
Futurity Small Breeder Award Winner 2008
whatsapp
helen@alpacapower.co.uk