Buck Brook Alpacas

Buck Brook Alpacas, alpacas, Roscoe, NY, Catskills region near New York City. The farm has been raising alpacas for several years and holds membership in national alpaca associations, with regular veterinary health checks and participations in fiber quality evaluations. Animals live on rotational pasture to support natural grazing habits and receive daily handling to foster calm temperaments and social adaptability.

Owners Justin Meckle, Kara Mcelroy and Kathy Meckle oversee shearing and breeding practices that emphasize lineage records and fiber sustainability. The property began as a small hobby farm and has evolved into a collaborative family operation known among local fiber artisans for its consistent fleece grades and mindful stewardship of pasture resources. They adjust breeding selections annually to improve fleece density and uniformity, and several animals have placed in regional fiber shows. Local fiber artists often visit Buck Brook Alpacas to source fleece and discuss sustainable farm practices.