Spruce Ridge Farm is forty-eight acres of rolling hills and beautiful woodlands. Guinea fowl and chickens range freely through the fields creating humorous interplay with the alpacas while also providing control of ticks, slugs and weed seeds. We have fourteen acres of secure, fenced paddocks around the barn that allows us to rotate the alpacas through seven different fields, providing the animals with adequate space and plenty of fresh grass to enjoy.
In the summer evenings, as the sun goes down, the crias have a ritual of running (actually leaping!) through the fields. It is a joy to watch - life doesn't get much better than this!
Dewey (yellow) and Cosmo (black) our two labs, who complete the farm family, and will likely jump into your car if you visit (that’s a warning).
In the summer evenings, as the sun goes down, the crias have a ritual of running (actually leaping!) through the fields. It is a joy to watch - life doesn't get much better than this!
Dewey (yellow) and Cosmo (black) our two labs, who complete the farm family, and will likely jump into your car if you visit (that’s a warning).
Agistment (Boarding)
Have you fallen in love with the animals but do not have the time, available land or financial resources to own a herd right now? You should consider agistment. You can purchase an animal from us and board it on our property with our alpacas. Raising animals is our full-time job, not a side business. Agistment allows you to own an animal now and start growing a herd until the day comes when you can have your own farm. If you are looking to alpacas as an investment alternative, agistment allows you to invest in these animals and enjoy various tax benefits. If you wish to recoup your investment, we can assist in selling the offspring. With any purchase from us, we offer free agistment for three months.
Beyond Alpacas
Over the years, we've added other creatures to the farm. Chickens and Guinea fowl arrived early on. Black Angus cattle first arrived in the spring of 2005. Honeybees came in 2007. 2010 is the year of the pig - a cross of two heritage breeds, the Tamworth and Gloucester Old Spot. We love these animals and feel fortunate to enjoy so much food produced here on the farm. We also sell quarters of beef, and sides of pork. All pasture-raised with about an acre of grass per steer. No antibiotics or hormones. Grass-fed beef has higher levels of Omega3's, so it's just plain better for you. And grass-fed beef releases less methane into the environment, so it's good for the planet. We're proud supporters of buying and eating locally produced food.
