Alpacas On The Horizon

Alpacas On The Horizon alpacas in Scotts Mills, OR serves Marion County and the Willamette Valley near Salem. Owner Cammie Nussbaum has guided alpaca care with a focus on fiber quality and routine health screening following standards set by the Alpaca Owners Association. The small herd environment allows Nussbaum to monitor each adult and cria closely, ensuring prompt veterinary care and tailored nutrition.

Animals live in pasture-based paddocks with daily turnout and individual handling to foster calm temperaments and positive early experiences. Each cria is socialized from birth, accustomed to gentle halter training and regular human interaction. During the annual shearing season, fiber samples are evaluated for softness and density and records guide future pairings. Workshops on fleece processing and herd management have drawn interest from regional fiber artists, complementing the farm’s transparent breeding records and updates on fiber harvests.