She and her husband Chris aren't your average farmers. They raise alpacas, a relative of a camel and a llama.

"We saw the alpacas on the television commercial that a lot of people have seen," said Chris Arnold.

The couple was looking for a business they could do from home and share with their kids. The fuzzy, some would say funny looking, creatures seemed like a good investment.

Their fur is used in pricey designer garmets sold in major department stores. "With our fleece we're going to make yarn and sell the yarn," said Chris Arnold. "You can sell the raw fleece to a fiber mill and then they'll process it."

"People make anywhere from socks, hats, sweaters," said Rebecca Arnold. "They're even starting to felt it and make it into batting for sweaters."

The shave the alpacas once a year and get about five pounds of fleece. It's a product that is in high demand.

"Their fiber is hollow inside so its hypoallergenic, its not real itchy," said Rebecca Arnold.

People started importing alpacas to the United States in the 80's. Now there are thousands of them grazing on farms across the country.

"I have found a little over thirty farms in West Virginia, more in the northern part of the state," said Chris Arnold.

The Arnold family is sharing their love for alpacas with the community. They invite people in for tours and take the animals to special events.

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