Kush Kuntry Alpacas

Our breeding program has always been centered around fiber and conformation with a watchful focus on bloodlines and what was being bred within the alpaca industry.  Even when we were nieve to such language as "microns", "lustre", and "density", we discovered the two most important tools we did have that are quite reliable - our eyes and fingertips.  Learning about conformation,  fiber, and how to consistently breed for it is as important as the decision we made to become a breeder. 

When our quest for information on alpacas began we were fortunate to have find mentors in Ken and Victoria Hibbits from Alpacas by the Sea.  Their experience in the business and willingness to talk and educate us for however long it takes  is something we want our customers to expect from us at Kush Kuntry. 

Quality breeding stock is expensive.  Don't rely on lineage, ribbons,  or a sales pitch to convince you 0f what potential an alpaca has.  The single most important thing a new breeder can do is learn to recognize quality  when they see it and feel it. Examine the offspring produced by it, when possible.  A "Hall of Fame" of ribbons and awards are validating and can be a strong indicator. However, they do not reflect the competition in the show ring that day, or how many alpacas it stood against that day.  Although lineage is important, it should never stand alone in your decision.  Quality can be measured and is critical regardless of the commodity.  As we all know, quality commands a premium whether you are selling alpacas, or "widgets".   

If you are sitting on the fence trying to decide if this lifestyle is for your family, we strongly suggest you visit as many farms as possible before making any decision.  The best way of defining characteristics such as density, conformity, luster, and crimp is by seeing and feeling.  It is the best way to educate yourselves - and those fingertips to the luxurious fiber of alpacas.  Let's face it, without the fiber we might as well be breeding cute, cuddly koala bears!

FREE HAY!  Anyone purchasing breeding stock at Kush Kuntry will receive enough quality orchard grass hay to last until the next hay cutting season.  We feel it is our duty and obligation  to our alpacas to make sure you "the buyer" have the necessary hay requirements needed to maintain constant health, growth and nutrition.

  Let us show you what we do with alpaca!

   Phillip & Roxane Whisnant

kush.kuntry.alpacas@charter.net

      931-537-3137