Alpaca Hoh Ranch is a 81.25 acre farm located in the historically rich county of Owen, Kentucky, 10 miles from Lake Corinth, and I-75. We raise, breed, show and sell Huacaya alpacas and Llamas, as well as fiber and fiber products. We also provide agistment services. As members of the Kentucky Llama and Alpaca Association, we support the alpaca community. We also raise and sell poultry for eggs. We are happy to conduct Farm tours and welcome visitors to our farm by appointment. There is no shortage of quality or service from our family owned farm!
Family “members” include two Great Pyrenees / St Bernard mix puppies, Macy and Reba, “soon” to be the herd guard dogs, an adopted black lab, Shadow, that wandered up the drive as a pup and learned about living indoors. A house cat that lives up to her name, Cuddles. I cannot forget a pair of mini horses, Remi and Deli. Small in size but they rule with wonderful personalities like no others. A bay mare has come to live here, Maggie. 5 alpaca and 11 Llama, 2 sheep and a wonderful goat named Angus. The fowl changes year to year, roosters have made it to winter, hopefully this spring will bring a batch or two of baby chicks. May even get some more turkey and geese – they were great for antics and amusement.
Farming and ranching as "green" as I can, no chemicals or manmade fertilizers used. Recycling and reusing things to keep them out of the landfills. I am just trying to match the beautiful green hills of Kentucky by living with nature and not working against it. Taking my Grandmother's saying of "Use everything twice !" one step further and finding a third use. I’m a city boy that loves being in the woods and countryside enough to move into it. I am a “Techy” gone country. I needed time within nature to balance the time in an office with a computer. I have had all kinds of pets all my life. I bred AKC poodles for color and size for 18 years, five generations. In 2009 I decided I wanted four legged farm animals on the farm. I had fowl for several years, I love them but I wanted something bigger. The farm’s fencing is all old and I did not want a horse. I selected goats as my target and started building fencing. Before I got the lot fenced, while I was looking for goats, I found a male alpaca, Coco Jack, that needed a home quick. I knew the farm rule, “Everyone needs a field friend” so I kept looking. Very quickly I found another male alpaca, Cracker Jack, that needed immediate re-homing. Coco Jack had company and I had a lot to learn! I knew nothing about alpaca. But they were not intimidating large or aggressive, they are hardy, eat very little and had a strong “Cute” factor. I have joked to friends to give them Poodle haircuts just for the laughs. I have not done so – yet.
So why did I get into ranching alpacas ? Everything about Alpaca and Llama seems to fit perfectly into my life and my needs. They do not test fencing, they are gentle beings and easy on the land. They provide a product without sacrifice or loss of life. The people that are raising alpaca are also great. I have started out knowing so little about these animals but in a short time have been taught so much. And there is much more to learn I know. I have made new friends instantly, both human and Camelid.
I now know there is nothing that I rather do than taking care of these magnificent animals. I am always happy to discuss any of the many aspects of these wonderful animals.
Family “members” include two Great Pyrenees / St Bernard mix puppies, Macy and Reba, “soon” to be the herd guard dogs, an adopted black lab, Shadow, that wandered up the drive as a pup and learned about living indoors. A house cat that lives up to her name, Cuddles. I cannot forget a pair of mini horses, Remi and Deli. Small in size but they rule with wonderful personalities like no others. A bay mare has come to live here, Maggie. 5 alpaca and 11 Llama, 2 sheep and a wonderful goat named Angus. The fowl changes year to year, roosters have made it to winter, hopefully this spring will bring a batch or two of baby chicks. May even get some more turkey and geese – they were great for antics and amusement.
Farming and ranching as "green" as I can, no chemicals or manmade fertilizers used. Recycling and reusing things to keep them out of the landfills. I am just trying to match the beautiful green hills of Kentucky by living with nature and not working against it. Taking my Grandmother's saying of "Use everything twice !" one step further and finding a third use. I’m a city boy that loves being in the woods and countryside enough to move into it. I am a “Techy” gone country. I needed time within nature to balance the time in an office with a computer. I have had all kinds of pets all my life. I bred AKC poodles for color and size for 18 years, five generations. In 2009 I decided I wanted four legged farm animals on the farm. I had fowl for several years, I love them but I wanted something bigger. The farm’s fencing is all old and I did not want a horse. I selected goats as my target and started building fencing. Before I got the lot fenced, while I was looking for goats, I found a male alpaca, Coco Jack, that needed a home quick. I knew the farm rule, “Everyone needs a field friend” so I kept looking. Very quickly I found another male alpaca, Cracker Jack, that needed immediate re-homing. Coco Jack had company and I had a lot to learn! I knew nothing about alpaca. But they were not intimidating large or aggressive, they are hardy, eat very little and had a strong “Cute” factor. I have joked to friends to give them Poodle haircuts just for the laughs. I have not done so – yet.
So why did I get into ranching alpacas ? Everything about Alpaca and Llama seems to fit perfectly into my life and my needs. They do not test fencing, they are gentle beings and easy on the land. They provide a product without sacrifice or loss of life. The people that are raising alpaca are also great. I have started out knowing so little about these animals but in a short time have been taught so much. And there is much more to learn I know. I have made new friends instantly, both human and Camelid.
I now know there is nothing that I rather do than taking care of these magnificent animals. I am always happy to discuss any of the many aspects of these wonderful animals.