Llamas are members of the camelid family, and they are among the oldest domesticated animals in the world.  The llama was primarily used as a beast of burden when first domesticated in the Andean Highlands of Peru 4,000 - 5,000 years ago. 

Llamas in America today are kept as fiber producers, pets/companions, and guard animals for predator control.  They can be taught to carry a pack or pull a cart.  Llamas typically have a curious, inquisitive nature.  Never far from the scene of the action, our llamas are the nosy, busy bodies of the farm yard at Shepherds Bay. 

Llama fiber is grease-free, light weight, warm, and luxurious.  It is popular with spinners, knitters, weavers and other crafters. 

All of the llama wool and yarns come from our own animals at Shepherds Bay and are sold in their natural colors.

Fleece and raw wool may be ordered by species and color, or you may request the fleece/wool of a specific animal.  To order the fleece or yarn from a particular member of the flock, please e-mail before ordering to check for availability. 

The llamas are shorn once a year.  The wool is then skirted, sorted, and hand washed before being carded and spun into soft three-ply yarns.  We use no chemicals in the processing of our wool.

Fiber sold as fleece or raw wool is skirted to remove unusable and dirty portions.  The fiber is washed and ready for carding.