Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill

Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill raises alpaca in Earleville, MD, Cecil County and the Eastern Shore near Wilmington. The farm has been caring for alpaca for several years and participates in national registries and follows standard health testing recommendations.

Their animal care focuses on spacious pasture grazing, daily handling for socialization, and fiber processing in their on-site mill. Linda Mitchell and Christopher Dickinson share day-to-day responsibilities for herd care and fiber processing, ensuring consistent routines and oversight. Fiber is skirted and sorted by hand at the on-site mill and tested for micron count to maintain standards for yarn and roving.

Visitors note the calm temperament of the herd and the farm’s informative demonstrations at local fiber events. Painted Sky integrates sustainable pasture management and routine hoof trimming with fiber quality selection to support both animal welfare and local craft communities.