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Rancho Keleje (kay-lay-jay) Alpacas is located in an agricultural area of Ventura County in Southern California. In January 2006, we entered into the alpaca business with the purchase of one bred female and two maidens. What followed was the transformation of an orange orchard to an alpaca ranch……removal of trees, installation of fences, water lines and shade covers, building of a barn, planting of grass, purchases of equipment and acquisition of more alpacas! We learned a great deal about alpacas along the way and continue to learn something new everyday.
We are a family oriented business which includes my son Jeff, his wife Jackie and their 5 children, Jake, Jocelyn, Jenna, Jared and Jacey, (commonly known as the “Seven J’s”.) Everyone does their part to provide attentive and loving care to all of our alpaca.
We are frequently asked what “KELEJE” means. It is actually an acronym that was created over 20 years ago to name our orange ranch using the first two letters of the first names of my husband “Ken”, my name “Leslie” and my son’s “Jeff”.
Our goal is to acquire the best breeding stock we can afford and to improve the genetics of each generation bred on our ranch. To see the results of your breeding decisions is quite rewarding. We love to share our experiences and knowledge with other breeders and people interested in becoming owner-breeders. Ranch visits are welcome, by appointment. If you just want to satisfy your curiosity about alpacas, are interested in finding a Herdsire for your Dam, are looking for a place to board your alpaca, or are looking for an alpaca to buy, please come by and see us!