Mill Creek Alpacas

Mill Creek Alpacas alpacas in Chester, IL, is located in southwestern Illinois near St. Louis. It has been breeding and raising alpacas for several years with registration through the Alpaca Owners Association, routine health screenings, vaccinations and annual fleece testing to support herd well-being.

The herd grazes on open pasture at the Wingerter Lane farm and receives daily handling to foster calm dispositions and consistent fleece quality. Each alpaca benefits from a rotational grazing system and access to shelter in a timber frame barn where handlers monitor nutrition and seasonal shearing to maintain optimal fiber. Don Wingerter’s approach combines traditional farm practices with ongoing care standards and community outreach to produce alpacas suited for fiber projects or small-scale ranching. Visitors have the opportunity to observe fiber processing demonstrations and learn about the farm’s sustainable land management alongside alpaca care routines.