Buttermilk Forty Alpacas LLC

Buttermilk Forty Alpacas LLC is an alpaca breeder in Sedalia, MO, located in Pettis County and the west-central Missouri region near Kansas City. Steven and Jennifer Crane maintain a small herd on their 17363 Ream Spring Road property, with routine health screenings and affiliations with local and national alpaca associations. Their approach blends pasture-based grazing with daily handling that supports socialization and overall well-being.

The Cranes transformed a historic Missouri homestead into a sustainable alpaca farm emphasizing clean barns, rotational pastures and gentle training to enhance fiber quality. The farm’s layout allows each animal ample space to graze and interact, reflecting the belief that a calm environment yields softer fleeces. Over the seasons, visitors note the herd’s relaxed temperament and consistent fiber characteristics. Each animal receives individualized attention from birth through shearing, reinforcing the farm’s commitment to humane husbandry. They host small farm tours and workshops, sharing insights on alpaca care and fiber processing with local fiber artists.