Alpaca Rainbow Ranch

Alpaca Rainbow Ranch alpaca in Colorado Springs, CO, El Paso County and the Front Range near Denver is run by Debra Sonksen. With over ten years of breeding experience and membership in the Alpaca Owners Association, Sonksen conducts annual health screenings to monitor fleece density and overall wellness.

The herd enjoys spacious paddocks, regular turnout and hands-on socialization from birth. A small group of dark-fiber crias produces particularly fine fleece valued by local artisans. The ranch spans twenty acres at the base of Pikes Peak, providing clean water and three-sided shelters year-round.

Sonksen emphasizes natural fiber processing, guiding the sorting and grading that supports small-batch yarn projects. Each animal receives individualized care, and routine wellness exams include dental checks and fleece micron testing. Sonksen’s attention to detail has fostered calm temperaments noted by fiber enthusiasts and new alpaca owners alike.