Royal Flush Alpacas

“Genetics that give you a winning hand”

About Us

Grandson Bradly enjoying the alpacas
July 4, 2006, was the beginning of Royal Flush Alpacas, when my husband, Jerry, bought me, Judie, our first alpaca as an anniversary gift. I couldn’t bring my alpaca home to the foot hills of San Diego County in sunny Southern California, first because you must have more than one alpaca, they are herd animals, and second, because what little property we have is occupied by pigs.

We own and have operated JL Hog Farm for over 5 years. We both have been around livestock in both 4-H and FFA since we were young children. So until we can sell our place and buy the property that we have our eye on, we will continue to agist (board) our alpacas.

We feel that genetics play an important role in the livestock industry. With our alpacas, we start with females in our foundation herd that have great structure and conformation, as they need to be able to carry their cria (baby) to term. We then find a herdsire (male) that will compliment the dam (female) to improve the fiber of the offspring.

When we make a sale, whether it is one of our pigs or alpacas, we offer continuous support and are always just a phone call away.  

 The Earth-Friendly Alpaca

Alpacas have been domesticated for more than 5,000 years. They are one of Mother Nature's favorite farm animals. They are sensitive to their environment in every respect. The following physical attributes allow alpacas to maintain their harmony with our Mother Earth.

  • The alpaca's feet are padded and they leave even the most delicate terrain undamaged as it browses on native grasses.

  • The alpaca is a modified ruminant with a three-compartment stomach. It converts grass and hay to energy very efficiently, eating less than other farm animals.

  • Its camelid ancestry allows the alpaca to thrive without consuming very much water, although an abundant, fresh water supply is necessary.

  • The alpaca does not usually eat or destroy trees, preferring tender grasses, which it does not pull up by the roots.

  • South American Indians use alpaca dung for fuel and gardeners find the alpaca's rich fertilizer perfect for growing fruits and vegetables.

  • A herd of alpacas consolidates its feces in one or two spots in the pasture, thereby controlling the spread of parasites, and making it easy to collect and compost for fertilizer.

  • An alpaca produces enough fleece each year to create several soft, warm sweaters for its owners comfort. This is the alpaca's way of contributing to community energy conservation efforts.

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