About Us
| Our Mission: | To constantly improve the breed by selecting for quality in our breeding programme. |
| Our Vision: | To be known as breeders of the best Suri and Huacaya Alpacas in NZ. |
| Our Values: | To provide the best possible care for all alpacas on the farm by remaining dedicated to the health and well-being of each and every alpaca. |
We are Russell and Carolyn Nelson. Having established Homestead Farm Alpaca Stud in 1998 we have been breeding Alpacas with care ever since. Our farm is conveniently located near State Highway One on the sweeping plains of Mid Canterbury, New Zealand (see our location map).
We have a background in Farming, Animal Husbandry and Tourism, and introduced the Suri alpaca to New Zealand in 1998. Nine Suri Alpaca, six females and three males, were selected from top Australian Studs with the widest genetic base possible.
We take pride in the fact that we have Suri stud males that are Homozygous – producing Suri offspring.
We also breed Huacaya Alpaca, and have ensured the best possible genetics of this breed too.
Homestead Farm Alpaca Stud is dedicated to their clients and dedicated to the future of the industry. Russell and Carolyn regularly attend shows around New Zealand to promote the industry, and to spread the word about alpacas.