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Alpacas For Sale in Shropshire
​​Welcome to Fostings Alpacas, your trusted source for friendly alpacas for sale if you’re located in Shropshire, Herefordshire or surrounding counties.
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We are based in mid Wales, Kinnerton, but many of our alpacas have found new homes just across the border in Shropshire, Herefordshire and neighbouring areas. If you’re searching for “alpacas for sale in Shropshire”, you’re in the right place!
Why Choose Fostings Alpacas
Our expertise sets us apart
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Alice is trained in Animal Management and has over 17 years experience in animal care, while Kevin has a lifetime of experience in agriculture. Together, we are well placed to offer realistic, practical, and helpful advice to ensure your alpacas thrive in their new home.
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We rear BAS registered alpacas who are healthy, well-handled, and bred with welfare and temperament at the very forefront
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Our alpacas form a small, ethically-minded herd, not a large commercial operation, so care and attention are always our top priority
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We offer after-sale support and guidance, especially for first-time alpaca keepers, covering everything from husbandry to halter-training
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We are experienced in safely transporting alpacas within the UK and can help arrange a smooth delivery or collection for buyers from Shropshire, Herefordshire and surrounding counties
Buying Alpacas from Fostings Alpacas — What You Should Know
Why Alpaca Keeping is Ideal in Shropshire
Alpacas are naturally adapted to altitude and uneven terrain, so the hilly slopes of Shropshire suit them well. Their soft, padded feet make them gentle on the land, helping to preserve pastures year-round. Shropshire’s green, temperate landscape also provides consistent grazing and avoids extreme weather swings, supporting good health and wellbeing. Whether you’re planning a small hobby herd or an show fibre flock, alpacas adapt well to the green pastures of Shropshire and Herefordshire.
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How to Reserve or Buy
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Browse our list of beautiful alpacas and either call or email us to check availability
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Once you decide on your alpacas (alpacas must live in groups of at least 3), we’ll organise a date for you to meet them
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We give pre and post sale support including advice on first feeding, grazing, fencing, shelter, halter‑training, and long‑term care
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We provide help with transport logistics, whether you would like collection or delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
​Q: Do you deliver alpacas to Shropshire or nearby areas?
A: Yes — we transport alpacas to buyers in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and neighbouring counties.
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Q: What does it cost to keep alpacas in the UK?
A: Maintaining alpacas involves grazing land, shelter, routine health care (FEC's, vaccinations, worming, shearing), and proper fencing. We provide a full breakdown of typical start up and annual running costs in our blog here, to help you understand whether alpacas are for you.
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Q: Can you help a first-time alpaca owner get started?
A: Absolutely. We offer both in-person and online alpaca husbandry courses which cover fencing, shelter, diet, routine care, and safe handling. And if you purchase alpacas from us within the same year, the course fee will be deducted from your invoice!
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Q: What documentation or registration comes with your alpacas?
A: All our alpacas are registered with the British Alpaca Society (BAS). On sale they come with full pedigree records, and we’ll provide their individual husbandry records along with any other relevant information.
Why Location Matters — Finding Alpacas Near Shropshire
By buying from a breeder within easy driving distance, you make the whole process simpler and more enjoyable. Shorter journeys reduce transport time and minimise stress for the alpacas, and being close by means you can visit easily when choosing your animals.
Proximity also allows you to pop over at key times of year, such as shearing, to see how it’s done in real life. This helps you prepare your own setup, understand what to expect, and ensure everything is in place to make caring for your alpacas as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Contact Us - Let's Talk Alpacas In Shropshire
If you are based in or near Shropshire and searching for alpacas for sale, please get in touch with us. We’re always happy to discuss:
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Available alpacas
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Practicalities such as suitability of your land, fencing, shelter
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Alpaca care requirements
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Transport or collection options to your postcode
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Any other alpaca related questions you may have
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Phone: 07882135027
Email: alice@fostingsalpacas.co.uk
Location: Fostings Farm, Kinnerton, Presteigne, LD8 2PF (delivery to Shropshire is possible)
Alpaca Husbandry Courses
If you're embarking into alpaca keeping, whether as a recent newcomer to the field or as a prospective owner, having a sounds understanding of alpaca husbandry goes a long way to making sure your alpacas will be happy and healthy. The foundation provided in our Alpaca Husbandry Courses ensure you begin your alpaca journey on the right foot...