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Alpacas are known for their soft, lush wool

Years ago, Glenda and Tim Shotter attended the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina.

As they strolled past the livestock, they came across the alpacas, which sparked an interest with Glenda.

Shotter also attended the trade show and purchased a pair of alpaca mitts. It was then that Shotter was hooked.

In 2011, Shotter began to purchase her registered alpacas for their farm northwest of Creelman, where she lives with her husband Tim and four sons.

There are two kinds of alpacas. Suri produce a longer, cylindrical locks, similar to dreadlocks. The huacaya produces curly, dense and soft wool. Shotter owns huacaya alpacas.

Shotter is very particular when she purchases livestock. They need to be the right size and have a great temperament. Their genetics need to be strong and have excellent fiber.

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