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What
do you do with an Alpaca?
They
provide an excellent investment opportunity, and are the source
of luxurious fibre. The fleece, comparable to cashmere, is
known for its fineness, light weight, and luster. Alpaca textile
products are recognized worldwide. Everyone should own a soft,
warm Alpaca sweater.
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What
do Alpacas do besides grow fibre?
They make
excellent companion animals and are also show animals with high
aesthetic appeal. They have loveable dispositions. Alpacas are
easily trained to lead and are gentle enough to be handled by
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What
do Alpacas eat?
They are
ruminants, which means the chew cud like a cow or deer. They
survive well on different kinds of low protein hay or pasture
grass, providing it has a balanced mineral content. Because
Alpacas evolved in harsh conditions, they utilize their food
more efficiently then other ruminants. They cost about as
much per month to feed as a dog.
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Are
Alpacas Smart?
Yes, they
are amazingly alert animals who quickly learn to halter and
lead. They constantly communicate with each other through
body posture, tail and ear movements and a variety of sounds.
The sound heard most often is a soft humming, a mild expression
befitting a gentle animal.
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Are
Alpacas easy to care for?
They are
small and easy to maintain,, rarely overeat and require no
extraordinary care. They should have basic shelter for protection
against heat and foul weather. They do not challenge fences.
They simply need shearing worming and vaccinations.
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How
much acreage does it take to raise Alpacas?
They are
an ideal small acreage livestock. You can comfortably stock
between five and ten animals per acres. This makes the Alpaca
ideal for people who have only a few acres and who want the
pleasure of a small herd and a healthy investment return.
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How
do you transport a Alpacas?
They are
stress resistant, load and travel calmly and can be transported
in the family mini van, station wagon, utility vehicle or
horse trailer. Some breeders have been known to transport
their Alpacas in small planes. Once enroute, the Alpaca lies
down and enjoys the ride.
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What
do you call a Alpaca?
A baby
is known as a Cria. The weaned crias are known as weanlings
or tuis. In Spanish, the adult males are known as Machos and
the females are Hembras
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Are
Alpacas dangerous?
Absolutely
not! They are safe and pleasant to be around. They do not
bite or butt, and they do not have the teeth, horns, hooves,
or claws to do serious injury.
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Can
you pack with an Alpaca?
They can
carry a small child or a light backpack on summer outings,
but for heavier loads the larger llama is more appropriate.
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Can
you pack with an Alpaca?
They can
carry a small child or a light backpack on summer outings,
but for heavier loads the larger llama is more appropriate.
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