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Gifts for Alpaca Lovers and Small-Farm Folks (From Someone Who Has Six)
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items I have six alpacas, so I've thought about this a lot. Gifts for anyone who loves alpacas, hobby farms, or the idea of doing barn chores in a cute hat. Real alpaca fiber, a few fun things, and the gear that actually gets used.
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Alpaca Fiber and Cozy
Alpaca Fun
Barn and Farm Gear
Read on the Blog
Alpaca Fiber and Cozy
Made from the real thing: warmer than wool and not itchy.
Alpaca fiber is warmer than sheep's wool and doesn't itch. These are the socks for cold barns, cold hikes, and cold feet in bed. Men's and women's sizes.
Men's Outdoor Terry Lined Alpaca Socks Black L
A woven alpaca throw is lighter than it looks and surprisingly warm. This one is Peruvian-made, which is where most alpaca fiber still comes from.
Junin Pride - Alpaca Wool Throw Blanket Woven Soft
Baby alpaca is the finest, softest grade of the fiber, and it's what you want against your neck. Light enough for fall, warm enough for January.
YARAWI 100% Baby Alpaca Scarf For Women. Handmade
Felted from alpaca fiber, so they're the gift that makes an alpaca person laugh and then actually use them. Cuts dryer time and replaces dryer sheets.
Alpaca Home 100% Alpaca Wool Dryer Balls - Felted
Alpaca Fun
For the person whose phone background is already an alpaca.
Every alpaca owner has been asked if they're llamas. This mug settles it with coffee.
Llama & Alpaca Dual Color Ceramic Mug 330ml
A soft alpaca plush for the kid who begs to visit the farm, or the adult who still has a stuffed animal on the bed. Aurora makes good ones that hold up.
Aurora World 60935 Fancy Pal Peek-a-Boo Alpaca Toy
Hand-painted glass, so it's an heirloom and not a novelty. The ornament they'll hang front and center every year.
Old World Christmas Festive Alpaca Glass Blown
Barn and Farm Gear
What I'd actually want for morning chores in winter.
The barn boot. Waterproof, warm, and the wide-calf version actually fits over thick socks and real legs. Hose them off and they look new for years.
MUCK Women's Chore Wide Calf Tall Boot, Black, 5
The cute chore hat. Unisex, warm, and it comes in enough colors to match every barn coat. Buy two, because one will end up on a fence post.
Carhartt Men's Knit Cuffed Beanie
Evening feedings in winter happen in the dark. A headlamp beats a flashlight because both hands stay free for hay and gates.
Black Diamond Equipment Spot 400 Headlamp, Azul
Read on the Blog
Alpaca stories and facts from our little farm at Sunflowers & Stories.
Meet the six who inspired this list, and what they've taught me about slowing down.
My 6 Alpacas and the Unexpected Lessons They Taught Me
For the friend who's thinking about getting a couple. The honest version, from someone who did it.
Are Alpacas Good Pets? What to Know Before You Fall for Those Ears
42 things to say while they open the gift. The humming one always gets a reaction.
42 Interesting Facts About Alpacas Most People Don’t Know (With Surprising Details)
Read this before you buy the mug, so you can explain it. Ears, size, fiber, and attitude.
Alpaca vs Llama: 20+ Differences That Are Easy to Mix Up (Until You Know What to Look For)