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Alpaca Raw Fleece - From OH Oak Hills Alpacas - C – Fibre and Fleece

By A Mystery Man Writer

Oak Hills Alpacas is a small farm atop the Oak Hills in Stirling, Ontario where a small herd of just over a dozen alpacas are lovingly raised. The Candler family chose to raise these beautiful animals for their elegant fleece and place a lot of emphasis on producing healthy, vigorous animals that supply fine fleeces. V
Oak Hills Alpacas is a small farm atop the Oak Hills in Stirling, Ontario where a small herd of just over a dozen alpacas are lovingly raised. The Candler family chose to raise these beautiful animals for their elegant fleece and place a lot of emphasis on producing healthy, vigorous animals that supply fine fleeces. Visit the farm to see the source of the fleece. Nothing is wasted on this sustainable farm where waste fleece becomes beautiful nesting ornaments for birds, and even alpaca beans (manure) is sold to gardeners looking for an outstanding source of natural nutrients for their gardens. Oak Hills Alpacas is also home to 18 beehives and a colourful collection of laying hens to the farm too. Conveniently located between Toronto & Montreal off Hwy 401, near the beautiful village of Stirling, ON. Welcome to Charlie! The herd sire at Oak Hills Alpacas, Charlie is an incredible fawn male with great density, high amplitude crimp, and bundling. He shears pounds and pounds of fleece that has a beautiful, consistent fawn colour. Truly outstanding! Charlie took first place at the 2013 Alpaca Ontario Show (Canada’s largest alpaca show), the 2013 Navan Fair, the 2012 Eastern Futurity and the 2012 Navan Fair. An award-winning fleece! A judge commented; “good overall package, good density and fineness, excellent consistency in his fibre …ridiculous density and crimp ! Grade 4 - medium 26 micron Staple Length 3 1/2 Skirted and ready to spin over the finger. flick card the locks or hand/drum card Sold in 4 oz. bags