Apple Blossom Alpaca Ranch, LLC

Apple Blossom Alpaca Ranch, LLC is a small alpaca farm in Wayland, IA, serving Southeastern Iowa near Burlington. It has been raising alpacas for several years with attention to fiber quality, careful breeding selections, and animal wellbeing. Its herd receives routine health testing, dental care, and vaccinations under veterinary guidance. Daily pasture grazing and barn time provide fresh forage and shelter, encouraging robust animals with gentle temperaments.

Socialization begins at birth with hands-on handling and early social grouping to foster calm, curious adults. The ranch’s open-air shelter, well-maintained fields, and rotating turnout schedule allow natural herd dynamics and optimal fleece development. Brian Pattyson tends the herd daily, ensuring individualized care, feeding tailored to each alpaca’s needs, and overseeing pasture management. Stories of individual alpacas’ personalities feature in regular local community events year-round, reflecting a genuine bond between people and animals.