Goats, sheep, and other livestock sourced from locations in the USA and France
Buy alpacas and llamas from Fargo Family Farms if you want soft fiber, calm companions or a natural guard for your flock on farms, acreage and hobby properties.
Both are gentle, intelligent herd animals that fit well on pasture. Browse available animals, or tell us your goals and we will recommend a match.
See the animals available now, with age, sex, color and price. Or browse every listing in our alpacas and llamas category.
Start with company: alpacas and llamas do best with their own kind.
Alpacas are the fiber specialists. They are smaller and quieter than llamas, and are shorn once a year for fleece that is prized for knitting and spinning. Llamas are larger and are often used as companions, pack animals or guards for sheep and goats.
Both species are herd animals and should never live alone. Plan for at least two, with sturdy fencing, shade, shelter and clean water. Tell us your acreage and goals and we will suggest the right animals.
A quick look at how the two species differ.
| Feature | Alpacas | Llamas |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fiber, companionship | Guarding, pack work, companionship |
| Size | Smaller | Larger |
| Fleece | Soft, fine fiber for yarn | Coarser fiber, shorn less often |
| Temperament | Gentle, quiet, shy | Confident and alert |
| Needs | Yearly shearing, herd company | Herd company, sturdy fencing |
Browse the listings or tell us your goals.
We confirm age, sex, color, health records and registration.
We organize shipping within the USA, or export paperwork.
Animals arrive with their documents, ready for your pasture.
Documentation, vaccination details and breeding status are shown before you buy.
Gentle animals suited to farms, acreage and hobby owners.
Animals from our USA farm and our partner farm in France.
Specialized livestock trucks in the USA and export support for 14 countries.
Alpacas are smaller and bred mainly for soft fiber. Llamas are larger and often used as companions, pack animals or livestock guardians.
We recommend at least two, because alpacas and llamas are herd animals and are calmer with company.
Price depends on age, sex, color, fleece quality and registration. Each listing shows its price.
Yes, alpacas are normally shorn once a year, which also keeps them comfortable in warm weather.
Yes. We arrange delivery within the USA, and we review export requests case by case.
Many farms use llamas as guardians, but it depends on the animal and your setup. Tell us about your flock and we will advise.
Tell us your goals, quantity and where the animals are going. We reply with options and pricing.