The Farm Crew
The Owners
As partners in a family owned business, we each bring our own set of skills set to the alpaca farm and its agritourism venture. Whether it's herd care, tourism, farm maintenance or designing & knitting products for the boutique, we all have our own forces that come together in making Alpagas Sutton special and unique.
We take great pride in providing our guests with an educational & memorable visit at the farm and proposing elegant & sophisticated handmade alpaca accessories in our boutique. You will certainly meet us during your visit as we remain involved in every aspect of our alpaca farm venture.
We are happy to be able to share our passion and little pristine corner of paradise with you!
The Alpacas
We outnumber any other species on this farm! We are the main contributors to the handmade collections you will find at the farm's boutique. Our fiber is sheared once a year in order to produce those amazing yarn skeins and other beautifully handcrafted products made by our owners and a team of local knitters.
Although we are very curious when visitors come to the farm and most of us will generally approach the pasture fences to greet you, most of us don't really appreciate cuddles and being petted freely. However almost all of us will come up and eat it out of your hands! But remember we don't eat human food, it can really upset our stomachs and make us very ill! So please stick to the guidelines provided by our owners upon arrival! If you're lucky, you might even get an alpaca kiss in exchange for treats!
The Dogs
We are Maya and Indy, two female English Labs, and the only dogs on the farm. We like to roam around and do lots of fun stuff like swim in the pond, bark at things and play with the cats when we're not too tired! We like treats, belly rubs and fetching stuff...although we rarely bring them back. We love to help our family with all the stuff there is to do around the farm like fixing fences, picking up dead wood and doing alpaca related chores.
We love alpacas but it doesn't seem like they love us as much! Even though we try to remain quiet and calm around their pastures, they still seem to be on guard when they see us. Guess that's why we're not allowed to go into the pastures to play with them and other dogs aren't allowed to visit the farm. The alpacas seem to have accepted us being around their living quarters but it also seems as if they will never completely trust us!
We LOOOOVE people! We aren't usually around when guests visit the farm because some people are scared of dogs but you might just hear us barking at a distance! Once the farm closes, we always go on a long walk where we can be goofy and let loose. We are truly living our best life in this little farm paradise!
The Cats
We are the cat crew and we roam wherever our instinct takes us. We patrol the entire farm and the land surrounding it. We were told our main job is to catch mice but we prefer just going out for walks around the farm and enjoy country cat life to its fullest! #bestcatlife
Paco
I am the only male and true barn cat here! I stumbled on this lovely farm when I was only a small kitten. I used to sneak inside the barn at night to try to find leftover food the alpacas might have missed during the day. At first, the alpacas didn't really like me but they have learned to accept me being around their quarters. I was really scared of humans for the first few months but they left me food and water so I guess they weren't that bad! One day, I finally gathered up my courage and came out during the daytime. They started giving me little snacks like cheese and other yummy treats. I finally gave up and accepted being petted and the lovely cuddles they gave me. I am now part of the team! I roam around the farm during the day and sleep in the barn at night. You might see me around and although I am still a bit shy around strangers, I love my new human family!
Molly
I am a short grey haired female and the queen boss here! I roam around the farm during the day and sleep comfortably inside at night with my sister Indy. I usually take over her big dog bed because I'm the queen afterall! Sometimes I'll let her snuggle me next to me but only on my own terms. I like to follow my mom wherever she goes and supervise her work, making sure the alpacas are being well fed. Sometimes I cause a lot of chaos around alpacas because I move too fast and I am super stealthy. I am very friendly and don't mind being petted by strangers. Sometimes I just hang out in front of the boutique entrance or the parking lot to greet visitors. I take my role of farm ambassador very seriously so there's a good chance that you will see me around when you visit the farm!
Bonnie
I am a teeny tiny black female with a small white spot on my chest. I like chasing butterflies and grasshopers..oh and I loooove treats! My brother Clyde got lost in the forest a few years ago so I don't go on great big adventures like him anymore. I rather stay around the garden and the greenhouse with my adopted sister Charlie. We play all day and then head back home at night. I am a bit shy with strangers but I love my parents! I love to sleep in boxes, bags or on anything made out of alpaca..it's so warm and comfortable! I loooove treats..did I forget to mention?
Charlie
I am a long grey haired tabby female. I was rescued by the SPCA and got adopted by my new family. I love my new home and the farm. I love to snuggle, purr and chase stuff. When my new owners adopted me, they didn't know that I loved chicken and salmon so much. They quickly learned to make sure not to leave it unattended on the kitchen counter. It's ok because now, I have access to a lot of cat food and treats instead so life is good! I like to hang out with my sister Bonnie around the garden, the greenhouse and the old farm house. I'm a bit shy with strangers but I'm might come up to you for a snuggle if you are patient.
The Hens
We are the hen family and we produce fresh eggs daily. Our main goal on the farm is to patrol the pastures for any unwanted bugs and slugs that may harm our alpaca friends. We really enjoy being free to roam the pastures during the day and to snuggle up in the coop at night. During the day, we like to sunbathed, scratch holes in the ground, nibble on fresh grass and eat alpaca pellets that might have been left behind by our friends. The kids love us and you will certainly see us roam around the pastures when you visit the farm.